Welcome! To our first Silent Art Auction which we are holding to raise funds for the Save The Hive campaign.

The art works can be viewed online, or you can come into The Hive to see them and place your bid from Monday 19th November until Friday 29th November.  We will be open Monday to Friday, 10am to 4.30 pm.

Thank you for taking part in The Hive’s Silent Art Auction fundraiser as part of the Save The Hive campaign. The full list of artworks are below.

How can I bid?

1. Click on the link to the Google Form and send to us online

2. Come into The Hive Gallery to bid in person

3. Call Trustee Gloria on 07739161809 to make your bid over the phone

If your Bid has been successful you will be contacted by either Tom or Gloria on Monday 2nd December.

We would like to thank all the artists who have been so generous in donating their work to our Auction.

001 Thomas Oscar-Miles

Full Circle 2022
Fine art photograpy, printed on archival paper

Reserve Price: £30

A self portrait about when life comes full circle and life feels whole again.

002 Caris Jackson

Abundance 2019
Limited edition giclee print

Reserve Price: £50

Limited edition of my original paper collage ‘Abundance’ in celebration of Frida Kahlo.

003 James St. Clair Wade

Wyle Cop North Side Panorama 2015
Signed giclee print

Reserve Price: £75

Reduced version, dimensions: 65cm x 25cm. Full size version available directly from artist.

004 Phil Langstaff

Cinema Sotto Le Stelle 2002
Limited edition, photographic print

Reserve Price: £70

Photograph of wall and cinema posters in Lerici, Italy.

005 Phil Langstaff

Llandudno Pier 2010
Limited edition, photographic print

Reserve Price: £70

Photograph of Llandudno pier.

006 Phil Langstaff

Skywalk 2007
Limited edition, photographic print

Reserve Price: £70

Photograph of detail of a sculpture at Nascher Sculpture Park, Texas.

007 Hannah Chumbley

The Orangery 2024
Screen print

Reserve Price: £35

Monotype screen print portraying a vibrant, cosy orangery filled with lush plants and colorful seating. The scene is filled with rich greens, yellows, and reds, with large tropical leaves in the foreground and bright, blooming plants throughout. A relaxed atmosphere for the cats curled up on the chairs, enjoying a snooze.

008 Sue Campion RBA

The Yellow House 2015
Giclee print

Reserve Price: £150

Landscape.

009 Jean Atkin

Lost at Sea 2010
Poetry pamplet presented as artist’s book, in a matching box

Reserve Price: £20

Artist edition of ‘Lost at Sea’ by Jean Atkin, published in 2010 by Roncadora Press in a limited edition of 200 copies. This edition one of only three created with handmade covers and matching box by artist Hugh Bryden. ‘Lost at Sea’ was shortlisted for the Callum McDonald Memorial Prize in 2011, the national Scottish prize for poetry pamphlets and artist collaborations.

010 Dianne Murphy

 Tsutenkaku Billiken 2020
Colour Inked Etching

Reserve Price: £150

Print.

011 Charlie Adlard

Walking Dead #106 pages 20-21 2012
B&W Pen and Ink

Reserve Price: £500

Double page spread featuring the main character – Rick Grimes – and his arch foe – Negan.

012 Charlie Adlard

Coffee Shop #1 2024
Pen and ink

Reserve Price: £200

Created for the book “Coffee Shop”

013 Charlie Adlard

Coffee Shop #2 2024
Pen and ink

Reserve Price: £200

Created for the book “Coffee Shop”

014 Luke Crump

Doodle Skateboard Deck #1 2024
Acrylic and paint marker on pine skateboard decks

Reserve Price: £50

A serious celebration of cool creativity! Created by local artist Luke Crump whilst live at the Hive’s Street Festival, these unique black and white custom skate decks will be a focal point of any room, featuring his signature style, intricate detail and eye-catching elements.

015 Luke Crump

Doodle Skateboard Deck #2 2024
Acrylic and paint marker on pine skateboard decks

Reserve Price: £50

A serious celebration of cool creativity! Created by local artist Luke Crump whilst live at the Hive’s Street Festival, these unique black and white custom skate decks will be a focal point of any room, featuring his signature style, intricate detail and eye-catching elements.

016 Matt Sewell

International Charm 2024
Watercolour paint on thick watercolour paper

Reserve Price: £80

Unused artwork for upcoming book Animal Families.

017 Lindsey Kennedy

A Floral Bouquet 2023
Mixed media mosaic

Reserve Price: £25

Small floral mosaic bouquet. Can be hung inside/outside.

018 Soden Gallery

Picasso Print Limited Edition
Lithograph print

Reserve Price: £100

Reprint of Vollard Suite from 1956 – lithographic print.

019 Kirsty Worrow

A Buzzard, A Lark 2024
Mixed media (metallic leaf, acrylic, pen, dried pressed leaves) 

Reserve Price: £50

This circular canvas features two birds in flight – the larger – a buzzard – is a symbol of death, and the smaller – a lark – represents rebirth and renewal. These birds are rendered in a sketch-like style with dark outlines against a mottled, textured background of copper, gold, and silver. Surrounding the birds is a circular border that contains an intuitive sigil on the left repeated which is inverted on the right; symbolic of the sacred cycle of life and death. The background is adorned with various plant elements – leaves, ferns, and other foliage. These are laid over gilded and acrylic metallic patches.

020 Karen Sillar

Bumblebee on Blossom 2021
Original lino cut

Reserve Price: £40

Mounted and framed two plate reduction linocut print of a bumblebee on blossom. Created using Caligo safe wash inks on 300gsm Somerset Satin paper. An edition of 15.

021 Karen Sillar

Bumblebee on Hogweed 2021
Original lino cut

Reserve Price: £40

Mounted and framed two plate reduction linocut print of a bumblebee on hogweed. Created using Caligo Safe Wash inks on 300gsm Somerset Satin paper. An edition of 14.

022 Karen Sillar

Bumblebee on Bramble 2021
Original lino cut

Reserve Price: £40

Mounted and framed two plate reduction linocut print of a bumblebee on brambles. Created using Caligo Safe Wash inks on 300gsm Somerset Satin paper. An edition of 14.

023 Jane Beesley

Miniature Landscape #95 2023
Acrylic on wood panel

Reserve Price: £40

Textured. Acrylic. Payne’s Grey and white on 15×15 cm cradled wood panel.  Framed in a St Ives style frame approx 31×31 cm.

024 Louise Garland

Walking the Land 2024
Reclaimed wood, maps, mixed media

Reserve Price: £20

This piece relates to a series entitled ‘Walking the Land’ which commenced during the Lockdown. Pieces have been commissioned from buyers around England. See details and statement on my instagram page: louisegarlandart.

025 Robert Burke

En Utero Salopia (Drawing) 2021
Drawing

Reserve Price: £50

The river Severn is the life force of Shrewsbury shown in the topography. Here the rainbow symbolises hope, following the aftermath of the floods in the town and the pandemic. The meandering water nourishes the unborn baby in its protective womb, yet highlights the recent failings regarding infant mortality at the counties local NHS hospital trusts. Featured in the Hive ‘Reborn’ exhibition (July 2021) Ink and coloured pencil on cartridge paper (framed) Size: 21.4 x 30 cm (A4).

026 Robert Burke

En Utero Salopia (Painting) 2021
Acrylic on canvas

Reserve Price: £50

The river Severn is the life force of Shrewsbury shown in the topography. Here the rainbow symbolises hope, following the aftermath of the floods in the town and the pandemic. The meandering water nourishes the unborn baby in its protective womb, yet highlights the recent failings regarding infant mortality at the counties local NHS hospital trusts. Acrylic on canvas Size: 46 x 61 cm (approx).

027 Louise Diggle

Winter Landscape 2023
Acrylic and mixed media

Reserve Price: £50

The inspiration for this painting came from a winter walk by the River Ceiriog at night. It was created by layering, partially removing and cutting into the painted surface to reflect the light, shapes and textures of the landscape.

028 Andrew Harrison

Yellow Rosebud 2023
Photography

Reserve Price: £50

Monochrome giclee print.

029 Sam Pooley Stride

Architects Garden 2024
Acrylic on paper

Reserve Price: £50

Whimsical childhood memories of having tea with the Architect in Glen Isla, before the storms.

030 Sam Firth

Origin of Species 2023
Charcoal

Reserve Price: £100

Charles Darwin portrait drawing, made with charcoal materials and soft charcoal pencils.

031 Hattie Naylor

The Sea Always 2024
Mixed

Reserve Price: £150

Abstract inspired by the sea at night 50cm x 40cm.

032 Gill Scriven

Maze 2014/15
Mixed media

Reserve Price: £80

Image based on the maze or labyrinthe on the floor in Chartres Cathedral.

033 Bakuma Art

Coton Hill

Reserve Price: £100

Oil on board.

034 Bakuma Art

Belmont

Reserve Price: £100

Watercolour on paper.