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© Denise Jones Where Are You, Cissie Wilcox? (2016-2020) I searched the archives for information about the unknown suffragette Cissie Wilcox for four years.

Stains & Traces at Hastings Arts Forum

Stains and Traces has taken a regular appearance in the HAF calendar in memory of Ian Welsh, a former Chair and champion of the Arts Forum who sadly died a few years ago, who has left this powerful exhibition theme as his legacy. Under the invited co-curatorship of artists Carly Ralph and Mary Morris – alongside selected artists Denise Jones, Annabel Faraday and Debbie Lyddon – HOT’s Lauris Morgan-Griffiths was eager to see how they had interpreted the theme.

Posted 20:30 Thursday, Feb 24, 2022 In: Visual Arts Tags: Annabel Faraday Carly Ralph Debbie Lyddon Denise Jones Hastings Arts Forum Lauris Morgan-Griffiths

New life in community use for 12 Claremont

Many have wondered while walking past the elegant 12 Claremont – next door to Hastings Library–what is going to happen to it. It was intended as an extension of the library but that dream rose and fell. Well now, at last, this historic building has been acquired by Heart of Hastings CLT who will bring it back to life as a Community hub. Lauris Morgan-Griffiths went along to the celebration of its successful acquisition to learn more.

Posted 21:38 Wednesday, Feb 16, 2022 In: Local News Tags: 12 Claremont Caroline Le Breton Heart of Hastings Heritage Development Trusts. Historic England Lauris Morgan-Griffiths

Supporters outside the Electric Palace © Annie Mannion

Hastings saves Electric Palace from closure

The Hastings community have come up trumps yet again. Through nervousness around Covid, lockdown and social distancing restrictions, the Electric Palace was heading towards closure. A fundraiser was launched and has saved the much-loved Electric Palace from closing its doors for good. HOT’s Lauris Morgan-Griffiths, a supporter, is much relieved and amazed at Hastings’ generosity – as are the founders of the cinema.

Posted 20:01 Wednesday, Jan 26, 2022 In: Film Tags: Electric Palace Lauris Morgan-Griffiths Rebecca Marshall

Auctioneer James Endeacott in full voice auctioning a painting at the Hastings Supports Refugees art sale with Stewart Walton enjoying the fun.

Hastings artists support Hastings refugees

Hastings people are never backwards in coming forwards to contribute to those in need. And artists in particular are generous to a fault in putting their creative hands into their studio pockets to help others. Last weekend, they did it again by kindly offering their work for auction to benefit those who have risked unbelievable obstacles to find refuge on our shores. Lauris Morgan-Griffiths spoke to Stewart Walton about the logistics and generosity of his fellow artists.

Posted 19:48 Wednesday, Dec 8, 2021 In: Hastings People Tags: Hastings Buddy Project Hastings Supports Refugees Lauris Morgan-Griffiths

Walking the line

Land art, as distinct from landscape art, has always been an interesting genre: Andrew Goldsworthy, Richard Long, Hamish Fulton, have all left transient marks on the landscape in the course of their practice. It is Paul Klee who is famous for his quote: “Taking a line for a walk…”. And that is precisely what photographer/artist Zoe Childerley did. Lauris Morgan-Griffiths talked to her about walking and documenting the unmarked border between England and Scotland, the results of which can be seen at Solaris gallery.

Posted 20:33 Sunday, Nov 14, 2021 In: Photography Tags: Lauris Morgan-Griffiths Scotland/England border Zoe Childerley

Female photographers claim their space

Women who ride motorbikes, representations of the Virgin Mary, and issues around hair all feature in this exciting group exhibition. Erica Smith looks at the wealth of subjects explored by ‘women who shoot’.

Posted 20:41 Wednesday, Nov 3, 2021 In: Photography Tags: Bea Lacey Beatrice Lacey Josie Barnes Lauris Morgan-Griffiths Patricia Morrow-Webb Robin Hutt Tracy Jones

Turner prize nominees Project Art Works at Hastings Contemporary

It felt odd and exhilarating to walk into Hastings Contemporary and straight into, what in effect is, Project Art Works’ recreated studio space. HOT’s Lauris Morgan-Griffiths was delighted to come face to face with large scrolls of paintings hanging in the Foreshore Gallery. Shortlisted for the 2021 Turner Prize, Hastings Contemporary has given locals the opportunity to see the artists’ work in their home town.

Posted 18:24 In: Arts News Tags: Hastings Contemporary Jon Cole Lauris Morgan-Griffiths Turner Prize 2021

Local designer wins national awards for Sedlescombe school sensory garden

HOT’s Lauris Morgan-Griffiths was delighted to learn that local garden designer Kristina Clode has won two prestigious national awards for designing Sedlescombe Primary School’s sensory garden. The garden was selected for both the Design for the Environment and Judges’ awards by the Society of Garden Designers in an annual event which highlights the very best in horticultural design and innovation across the UK.

Posted 20:14 Friday, Oct 29, 2021 In: Home Ground Tags: Kristina Clode Lauris Morgan-Griffiths Seddlescombe Primary School Seddlescombe sensory garden Society of Garden Designers