TopFoto Gallery Exhibits Eden Valley Artist's Talent's.


The Topfoto Gallery, the world's most well renowned photographic library based in Fircroft Way, Edenbridge, opened its doors on Saturday to selected friends, guests and to all those that had their personal works of art on display for the Eden Art Expo 2010, for an exclusive preview of the exhibition, which had its grand opening to the public the following day on Sunday12th December.
The locally based group, The Eden Valley Artists, and other artists from surrounding areas, put on a superb display of their own works, fantastic sculptures,incredible paintings, ceramics, glass displays and many amazing photographic images.
As the many friends and guests arrived for the opening, Topfoto Gallery owner Alan Smith, was there to welcome everyone with his cheerful smile and handshake, they were offered a glass of hot mulled wine, with a variety of snacks available to nibble as they browsed through the excellent displays on the walls and in the exhibition.
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There was wonderful selection of childrens toy's, made by talented Rumanian, Vasile Nedelcu, in which every piece is individually made and sculptured by hand, there are no nails or screws to endanger the children, but made with safety and pleasure in mind. He uses the traditional hand tools and a foot operated pole lathe.
If you would like to buy these for Christmas presents for your children then please e-mail Vasile at - vasilenedelcu@hotmail.com or phone - 01342 - 824562, he will be only too pleased to assist you.
The works of art, paintings, photographic images, sculptures, textiles and glass works on display, was highly praised and appreciated by the many who toured the exhibition, everyone was very impressed by the talented exhibitors who live in and around the Eden Valley.
Those that had their works of art on display were -

David Monk
Chriss Langworthy - Paintings - Eden Valley Artists
Michael Horner
Moyva Farmer
Hilary Bovey
Jo Wooltorton - Ceramics - Eden Valley Artists
Liz Stace - Ceramics - Eden Valley Artists
Mary McCarten - Glass - Eden Valley Artists
Lesley Ramos - Glass - Eden Valley Artists
Vasile Nedelcu - Wooden Toys
Ken Russell - Film Director
Victor Kuell
Brenda J. Clayden
Claudia Rowlands
Peter Clarke
Patina Stenlake - Paintings - Eden Valley Artists
Petra Rawlence
Chrissie Stevens
Shiv Duke - Paintings & Drawings - Eden Valley Artists
Sarah Medway - Photography - Eden Valley Artists
Sheila Parish - Paintings & Ceramics - Eden Valley Artists
Carolyn Childs
Nina
William R. Lazard
Ursula J. Lazard
Jacqui Adkins - Textiles - Eden Valley Artists
Virginia Griffith-Jones - Paintings - Eden Valley Artists
Frank Shepherd
Helen McKena-Menges - Paintings - Eden Valley Artists
Sonia Griffin - Paintings - Eden Valley Artists
Carol Steptowe - Paintings - Eden Valley Artists
Jacqui Wilcox

All these extremely talented artists have produced, with the kind assistance of Alan Smith, and all his staff at the TopFoto Gallery, one of the finest exhibitions of local art anywhere to be found.

Everyone is welcome to visit the TopFoto Gallery, it is Free entry to browse and buy!
DONT MISS IT...IT'S FANTASTIC...!!!
Pop down to the TopFoto Gallery, Fircroft Way, Edenbridge.
Open everyday from - Monday / Friday 9.00 - 5.00 and Saturday 9.30 - 1.00

It certainly will give you a great idea of the talent in the Eden Valley, there you will be able to buy a fabulous present for yourself, your family or friends this Christmas!!!