The Hungerford Arcade window display is always a delight. Throughout the year various stallholders take over the window for one month creating splendid eye catching displays.
This month, I was surprised and delighted to see that the window had been turned into an art gallery all the work being from local artist Maureen Derrick.
Self-Portrait of Maureen Derrick
Our stallholder, Jane Elliman (unit 12) decorated the window and told how she met Maureen nearly 30 years ago as they were both members of Andover Art Society. Since then, Maureen has exhibited up and down the country and had continued painting up until 18 months ago when her local painting group unfortunately closed.
Beautiful Art-Work by Maureen Derrick
Maureen’s work is beautifully executed from simple still lifes of flowers to more dramatic coastal and rural landscapes. They certainly make for an eye catching window display.
Now in her late 90’s, Maureen is still active, living independently, although she no longer paints, she loves to do some knitting.
Speaking to Maureen’s close friend Jane, she said “Hopefully by selling some of her work we will be able to give her morale a boost as well as a small financial boost”.
You can still view and purchase Maureen’s fabulous work as it remains on display until the end of the month, please make sure you give it a view when passing the Arcade.
It’s definitely something not to be missed.
