Welcome 2022! With the start of the new year we wanted to take the opportunity to introduce our Art on a Postcard team - meet the faces who work behind the scenes.
Gemma
Position: Founder and Director
How long have you been here: I've been at the Trust since 2006 and doing Art on a Postcard since 2014
A bit about you: I'm from London, I did film at LCP (LCC now) I'm a sworn coffee drinker (I hate tea). Before I worked at the charity I worked in music for a while as that fitted in better than film would with a young child at home.
What’s the best exhibit you have seen recently?
I enjoyed Mixing it Up - it was fun to see all the great painters who have also taken part in AoaP but my favourite shows of the 3 years would be
1. Natalia Goncharova at Tate Modern
2. Artemisia Gentileschi at The National
3.Lynette Yiadom-Boakye at Tate Britain
I cannot wait for the Bacon and Cezanne shows at the RA & Tate Modern later in the year!
What is your favourite print in our shop?
My favourite print is Fipsi Seirlen' AKA - Pang's - REMBRANDT / MINIATURE ASSHOLE
Fipsi is such a huge talent. She can really paint and I love all her work but her miniature asshole series made me laugh so much. They are about jobsworths from the council or idiots that go and tag their names across a good bit of street art. The idea of someone from the council painting over a Rembrandt is funny and would happen.
What can you be found doing on your days off?
You will find me walking with my sister on the south downs (I've even got proper walking boots), looking after my goddaughters, doing yoga or in a gallery with my son.
Sandra
Position: Digital Marketing and Commercial Coordinator
How long have you been here: August 2021
A bit about you: I was born and raised in Switzerland and have been based in the UK for the last 6 years - I studied art history and my star sign is Leo ♌
What’s the best exhibit you have seen recently?
I loved ‘From Scratch' group exhibition curated by Annette Fernando at Spitalfields Studios! There was such a diverse array of works including a short film!
What is your favourite print in our shop?
Ceal Warnants, Life's a Beach - I love the colours in this, it is both nostalgic and witty.
What can you be found doing on your days off?
I've greatly enjoyed getting back into yoga over the last few months. I also love puzzles! 🧘♀️🧩
Nancy
Position: Office and Auction Coordinator
How long have you been here: Only 5 months - but I’ve learnt so much already it feels like longer!
A bit about you: After three years in Manchester studying architecture, where I spent most of my time in the Whitworth Gallery,I moved to London and spent three years working front of house at an art gallery. I developed a love of talking to people and a belief that art plays a powerful role in people’s lives. For me, Art on a Postcard is an incredible and tangible way to make a difference through art, plus I love admin and organising so it suits me!
What’s the best exhibit you have seen recently?
The Summer Exhibition at RA is always great, but this year felt extra special - it was bright, relevant and inspiring. I am really looking forward to 2022 exhibitions, including Louise Bourgeois at the Hayward and I finally managed to get tickets for Yayoi Kusama at Tate Modern.
What is your favourite print in our shop?
John Wragg - Untitled 7
What can you be found doing on days off?
Stomping around SW London drinking coffee and catching up on reading, good tv and knitting 🧶☕
Gwen
Position: Video Content Creator
How long have you been here: Just one month!
A bit about you: I grew up in Pembrokeshire on the West coast of Wales, studied film in Glasgow and now live in Lewisham. My coffee order is tea with oat milk (I know!😬) My favourite emoji = 🙃
What’s the best exhibit you have seen recently?
My new year's resolution is to start going to more shows, I always love to see the small exhibits at Lewisham Arthouse round the corner from me, but I want to get into the habit of venturing further afield.
What is your favourite print in our shop?
DONNA MCLEAN - THE LAMBING SHEDS - I love the use of light and dark and it feels strangely nostalgic, maybe from my childhood in Wales! 🐑
What can you be found doing on days off?
Watching films and tv, cooking, enjoying nature 📺🥘🌳