Abstract Visions

with Simon Kilgallon and Joe Broughton

Friday 2nd August, 2024
Start Yard, Birkenhead

August 2nd 2024, Start Yard in Birkenhead came alive with vibrant colours, captivating forms, and boundless imagination during “Abstract Visions“, an exciting exhibition featuring the work of two remarkable artists: Simon Kilgallon and Joe Broughton.

“Abstract Visions” was more than just an art exhibition; it was an invitation to explore the unseen, the felt, and the imagined. Through their distinctive styles, Simon Kilgallon and Joe Broughton challenged our perceptions of reality, encouraging us to engage with art as a language of emotions and ideas.

Simon Kilgallon: Known for his dynamic compositions and innovative techniques, Simon’s work reflected a deep curiosity about the human experience and the hidden patterns of the world.

Joe Broughton: Joe’s pieces were a testament to the power of abstraction to convey complex emotions, with each brushstroke offering a glimpse into a narrative left open to interpretation.

Art has the power to connect us with ourselves and with others, transcending words to convey what often goes unsaid. “Abstract Visions” offered an opportunity to pause, reflect, and immerse oneself in a world where creativity knows no bounds.

The event at Start Yard fostered a sense of community that celebrated artistic expression in all its forms. Whether attendees were art enthusiasts, curious minds, or individuals seeking inspiration, the evening left a lasting impression.

Thank you to everyone who attended and made the event a success!

Artists

Vivienne Netherwood

A casual interest in felt making has kick started my creative journey. Through drawing to printing my experiments with technique,…

Derek Prescott

Born in 1964 in Birkenhead. Education: MA in Postmodern Theory and Practice (Liverpool University/Tate) PGCE in Fine Art (Liverpool) BA…

Clare Chinnery

Clare Chinnery is an artist living and working in the Wirral, UK. Her abstract style is currently concerned with capturing…

Alex Lloyd

Alex is a passionate, hardworking disabled artist with a love of painting in acrylic paints. “I did this piece with…

Rachel Wilton

My work is inspired by the feelings we have and what we see if we go to any live music…

Paul Lafferty

Born and raised in Merseyside, Paul Lafferty has always been deeply connected to the vibrant character of the region. His…

Mike Ryan

Mike Ryan is a singer-songwriter, performer, author and artist from Wirral. A two-time winner of the Liverpool Acoustic Song Writing…

Juliet Stockton

Juliet Stockton brings you vibrant, pop-culture portraits bursting with energy, life, joy and nostalgia. Taking you back in time to…

Pete Carr

Pete Carr is a non-binary, autistic photographer and writer based in the Liverpool City Region, specialising in architecture, portraiture, and…

Cath Holland

Cath Holland is a writer and spoken word performer living in Birkenhead, Wirral. She is published by Mslexia Magazine, Dead…

Albina Kumirova

Albina Kumirova is a poet and artist, born in 1960 on the Volga River. She lived on the island of…

Vincent Carlton

I studied Fine Art at Wirral Met in the 1980s before continuing my studies at The Royal Welsh College of…

Venue

Start Yard,
108 Church Street,
Birkenhead, CH41 5JA

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