Draa me in by Gem Bell

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Draa me in by Gemma Bell

A vibrant exhibition showcasing a pictorial of the IOW Festival 1968 - 2009 by the artist Gemma Bell (1979 - 2011)

In 2009 Gem was asked by Solo (organisers of the Isle of Wight Festival) to provide something to decorate their massive 15m x 25m V.I.P backstage tent. She set herself the challenge of creating a pictorial history of every major Isle of Wight Festival from 1968 to 2009.

Gem enjoyed combining a variety of methods to produce this body of work, from traditional drawing and painting techniques to shooting digitally through old medium format camera bodies and blending layers through the use of modern applications.

Drawing inspiration from festival posters, tickets, photographs and local memories, Gem created works that celebrate both the history of the Isle of Wight Festival and the creative spirit that continues to define it.

Although Gem Bell's life was tragically cut short in 2011, her work remains as powerful and relevantas ever.

The exhibition will be on display in the Studio Gallery at Dimbola.

Visitors can also explore the museum's renowned collections relating to the Isle of Wight Festivals along with the new Experience Hendrix exhibition and discover the Island's rich cultural and musical heritage.