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Jun
26
Wed
Longitude @ Upstairs at The Gatehouse
Jun 26 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Longitude @ Upstairs at The Gatehouse

LONGITUDE
A Clockmaker’s Obsession 

World premiere of a new musical with crashing waves, swelling music, and an emotional storm across the 18th century that will make you wish you’d brought your life jacket. 

Come with us on an epic voyage across time and space to share the trials of a simple clockmaker who lost almost everything in his quest to save others. 

A true story of betrayal, obsession, and injustice, conquered only by the love of his family and the intervention of Mad King George. 

Ages: 8+ 

Jun
27
Thu
Longitude @ Upstairs at The Gatehouse
Jun 27 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Longitude @ Upstairs at The Gatehouse

LONGITUDE
A Clockmaker’s Obsession 

World premiere of a new musical with crashing waves, swelling music, and an emotional storm across the 18th century that will make you wish you’d brought your life jacket. 

Come with us on an epic voyage across time and space to share the trials of a simple clockmaker who lost almost everything in his quest to save others. 

A true story of betrayal, obsession, and injustice, conquered only by the love of his family and the intervention of Mad King George. 

Ages: 8+ 

Jun
28
Fri
Walls of Boxes Solo Perfomance @ Jacksons Lane Art Center
Jun 28 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Walls of Boxes Solo Perfomance @ Jacksons Lane Art Center

A must-see solo performance inspired by Antoine de Saint-Exupery’s “The Little Prince”. Fragility. Vulnerability. Storytelling through sound. Original songs and instrumental music composed and performed by Luba Hilman. Directed by Nelli Chernetskaya.

Tickets and more information:

https://www.jacksonslane.org.uk/events/walls-of-boxes/

Contact: 020 8340 5226

Longitude @ Upstairs at The Gatehouse
Jun 28 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Longitude @ Upstairs at The Gatehouse

LONGITUDE
A Clockmaker’s Obsession 

World premiere of a new musical with crashing waves, swelling music, and an emotional storm across the 18th century that will make you wish you’d brought your life jacket. 

Come with us on an epic voyage across time and space to share the trials of a simple clockmaker who lost almost everything in his quest to save others. 

A true story of betrayal, obsession, and injustice, conquered only by the love of his family and the intervention of Mad King George. 

Ages: 8+ 

Jun
29
Sat
Coffee AM at the Highgate Society @ Highgate Society
Jun 29 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.

The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.

Longitude @ Upstairs at The Gatehouse
Jun 29 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Longitude @ Upstairs at The Gatehouse

LONGITUDE
A Clockmaker’s Obsession 

World premiere of a new musical with crashing waves, swelling music, and an emotional storm across the 18th century that will make you wish you’d brought your life jacket. 

Come with us on an epic voyage across time and space to share the trials of a simple clockmaker who lost almost everything in his quest to save others. 

A true story of betrayal, obsession, and injustice, conquered only by the love of his family and the intervention of Mad King George. 

Ages: 8+ 

Jun
30
Sun
Longitude @ Upstairs at The Gatehouse
Jun 30 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Longitude @ Upstairs at The Gatehouse

LONGITUDE
A Clockmaker’s Obsession 

World premiere of a new musical with crashing waves, swelling music, and an emotional storm across the 18th century that will make you wish you’d brought your life jacket. 

Come with us on an epic voyage across time and space to share the trials of a simple clockmaker who lost almost everything in his quest to save others. 

A true story of betrayal, obsession, and injustice, conquered only by the love of his family and the intervention of Mad King George. 

Ages: 8+ 

Jul
1
Mon
Coffee and Computers @ Highgate Society
Jul 1 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Monday 6 Nov coffee computers 10 30

Jul
2
Tue
Longitude @ Upstairs at The Gatehouse
Jul 2 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Longitude @ Upstairs at The Gatehouse

LONGITUDE
A Clockmaker’s Obsession 

World premiere of a new musical with crashing waves, swelling music, and an emotional storm across the 18th century that will make you wish you’d brought your life jacket. 

Come with us on an epic voyage across time and space to share the trials of a simple clockmaker who lost almost everything in his quest to save others. 

A true story of betrayal, obsession, and injustice, conquered only by the love of his family and the intervention of Mad King George. 

Ages: 8+ 

Jul
3
Wed
Longitude @ Upstairs at The Gatehouse
Jul 3 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Longitude @ Upstairs at The Gatehouse

LONGITUDE
A Clockmaker’s Obsession 

World premiere of a new musical with crashing waves, swelling music, and an emotional storm across the 18th century that will make you wish you’d brought your life jacket. 

Come with us on an epic voyage across time and space to share the trials of a simple clockmaker who lost almost everything in his quest to save others. 

A true story of betrayal, obsession, and injustice, conquered only by the love of his family and the intervention of Mad King George. 

Ages: 8+ 

Jul
4
Thu
Longitude @ Upstairs at The Gatehouse
Jul 4 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Longitude @ Upstairs at The Gatehouse

LONGITUDE
A Clockmaker’s Obsession 

World premiere of a new musical with crashing waves, swelling music, and an emotional storm across the 18th century that will make you wish you’d brought your life jacket. 

Come with us on an epic voyage across time and space to share the trials of a simple clockmaker who lost almost everything in his quest to save others. 

A true story of betrayal, obsession, and injustice, conquered only by the love of his family and the intervention of Mad King George. 

Ages: 8+ 

Jul
5
Fri
Jean Ramsey, Prints and Drawings @ Highgate Gallery
Jul 5 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

The work Jean Ramsey is showing at Highgate Gallery results from an interest in the relationship
between the drawn and the printed image. It follows on from her studies in photography that
culminated in an exhibition of gum-bichromate prints. This early process utilises the sun to develop
a prepared light-sensitive emulsion that when applied to paper with a pronounced surface or
‘tooth’ can result in a painterly quality.
Jean’s degree in Fine Art (sculpture) from King’s College, Newcastle, then the University of Durham,
included a Hatton Scholarship year.  She acknowledges the initial influence of an inspired teacher
in north London, Nommie Durell, whose mantra ‘no day without a line’ continues to resonate with her.
The three-dimensional disciplines of sculpture and her experience in set design established form and structure
as crucial elements in her work and have become the foundation for her current exploration in two-dimensions.
Using traditional subject matter, principally self-portraiture and studies of people she knows well, every
work begins with a drawing.
“Having worked in collaboration with others over the years, as a practitioner and as a teacher, this exhibition
is the result of a not altogether conscious decision to revert to personal discovery through drawing
(seeing) and manipulating (printing)”.
The earlier prints are mainly soft-ground etchings and mezzotints, the later work frequently becoming
monoprints by the combination of inscribing by etching and drawing directly into the inked plate.
There are some preliminary studies and proof prints from the most current work on display in which the
visual development of the idea can be traced. Man Ray, known principally for his photography, describes
painting as “.…an adventure in which some great force might suddenly change the whole aspect of
things….”, echoed by Julian Trevelyan’s ….”collaboration with the god of chance….”, also a reference to painting.
Jean Ramsey’s exhibition of prints suggest the transformation that takes place, from close examination of the
subject, the analysis, via the rigour and fluidity of the printing process that can lead to unforeseen results.
Some earlier gum-bichromate photographic prints, although not hung, are available to view in a portfolio
and the artist will be in attendance throughout the exhibition’s run to discuss her work.

 

Jean Ramsey

 

Highgate Gallery opening times: Weds – Fri: 13.00 – 17.00, Sat: 11.00 – 16.00, Sun: 11.00 – 17.00

Longitude @ Upstairs at The Gatehouse
Jul 5 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Longitude @ Upstairs at The Gatehouse

LONGITUDE
A Clockmaker’s Obsession 

World premiere of a new musical with crashing waves, swelling music, and an emotional storm across the 18th century that will make you wish you’d brought your life jacket. 

Come with us on an epic voyage across time and space to share the trials of a simple clockmaker who lost almost everything in his quest to save others. 

A true story of betrayal, obsession, and injustice, conquered only by the love of his family and the intervention of Mad King George. 

Ages: 8+ 

Jul
6
Sat
Coffee AM at the Highgate Society @ Highgate Society
Jul 6 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.

The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.

Jean Ramsey, Prints and Drawings @ Highgate Gallery
Jul 6 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

The work Jean Ramsey is showing at Highgate Gallery results from an interest in the relationship
between the drawn and the printed image. It follows on from her studies in photography that
culminated in an exhibition of gum-bichromate prints. This early process utilises the sun to develop
a prepared light-sensitive emulsion that when applied to paper with a pronounced surface or
‘tooth’ can result in a painterly quality.
Jean’s degree in Fine Art (sculpture) from King’s College, Newcastle, then the University of Durham,
included a Hatton Scholarship year.  She acknowledges the initial influence of an inspired teacher
in north London, Nommie Durell, whose mantra ‘no day without a line’ continues to resonate with her.
The three-dimensional disciplines of sculpture and her experience in set design established form and structure
as crucial elements in her work and have become the foundation for her current exploration in two-dimensions.
Using traditional subject matter, principally self-portraiture and studies of people she knows well, every
work begins with a drawing.
“Having worked in collaboration with others over the years, as a practitioner and as a teacher, this exhibition
is the result of a not altogether conscious decision to revert to personal discovery through drawing
(seeing) and manipulating (printing)”.
The earlier prints are mainly soft-ground etchings and mezzotints, the later work frequently becoming
monoprints by the combination of inscribing by etching and drawing directly into the inked plate.
There are some preliminary studies and proof prints from the most current work on display in which the
visual development of the idea can be traced. Man Ray, known principally for his photography, describes
painting as “.…an adventure in which some great force might suddenly change the whole aspect of
things….”, echoed by Julian Trevelyan’s ….”collaboration with the god of chance….”, also a reference to painting.
Jean Ramsey’s exhibition of prints suggest the transformation that takes place, from close examination of the
subject, the analysis, via the rigour and fluidity of the printing process that can lead to unforeseen results.
Some earlier gum-bichromate photographic prints, although not hung, are available to view in a portfolio
and the artist will be in attendance throughout the exhibition’s run to discuss her work.

 

Jean Ramsey

 

Highgate Gallery opening times: Weds – Fri: 13.00 – 17.00, Sat: 11.00 – 16.00, Sun: 11.00 – 17.00

Longitude @ Upstairs at The Gatehouse
Jul 6 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Longitude @ Upstairs at The Gatehouse

LONGITUDE
A Clockmaker’s Obsession 

World premiere of a new musical with crashing waves, swelling music, and an emotional storm across the 18th century that will make you wish you’d brought your life jacket. 

Come with us on an epic voyage across time and space to share the trials of a simple clockmaker who lost almost everything in his quest to save others. 

A true story of betrayal, obsession, and injustice, conquered only by the love of his family and the intervention of Mad King George. 

Ages: 8+ 

Jul
7
Sun
Jean Ramsey, Prints and Drawings @ Highgate Gallery
Jul 7 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

The work Jean Ramsey is showing at Highgate Gallery results from an interest in the relationship
between the drawn and the printed image. It follows on from her studies in photography that
culminated in an exhibition of gum-bichromate prints. This early process utilises the sun to develop
a prepared light-sensitive emulsion that when applied to paper with a pronounced surface or
‘tooth’ can result in a painterly quality.
Jean’s degree in Fine Art (sculpture) from King’s College, Newcastle, then the University of Durham,
included a Hatton Scholarship year.  She acknowledges the initial influence of an inspired teacher
in north London, Nommie Durell, whose mantra ‘no day without a line’ continues to resonate with her.
The three-dimensional disciplines of sculpture and her experience in set design established form and structure
as crucial elements in her work and have become the foundation for her current exploration in two-dimensions.
Using traditional subject matter, principally self-portraiture and studies of people she knows well, every
work begins with a drawing.
“Having worked in collaboration with others over the years, as a practitioner and as a teacher, this exhibition
is the result of a not altogether conscious decision to revert to personal discovery through drawing
(seeing) and manipulating (printing)”.
The earlier prints are mainly soft-ground etchings and mezzotints, the later work frequently becoming
monoprints by the combination of inscribing by etching and drawing directly into the inked plate.
There are some preliminary studies and proof prints from the most current work on display in which the
visual development of the idea can be traced. Man Ray, known principally for his photography, describes
painting as “.…an adventure in which some great force might suddenly change the whole aspect of
things….”, echoed by Julian Trevelyan’s ….”collaboration with the god of chance….”, also a reference to painting.
Jean Ramsey’s exhibition of prints suggest the transformation that takes place, from close examination of the
subject, the analysis, via the rigour and fluidity of the printing process that can lead to unforeseen results.
Some earlier gum-bichromate photographic prints, although not hung, are available to view in a portfolio
and the artist will be in attendance throughout the exhibition’s run to discuss her work.

 

Jean Ramsey

 

Highgate Gallery opening times: Weds – Fri: 13.00 – 17.00, Sat: 11.00 – 16.00, Sun: 11.00 – 17.00

Longitude @ Upstairs at The Gatehouse
Jul 7 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Longitude @ Upstairs at The Gatehouse

LONGITUDE
A Clockmaker’s Obsession 

World premiere of a new musical with crashing waves, swelling music, and an emotional storm across the 18th century that will make you wish you’d brought your life jacket. 

Come with us on an epic voyage across time and space to share the trials of a simple clockmaker who lost almost everything in his quest to save others. 

A true story of betrayal, obsession, and injustice, conquered only by the love of his family and the intervention of Mad King George. 

Ages: 8+ 

Jul
10
Wed
Jean Ramsey, Prints and Drawings @ Highgate Gallery
Jul 10 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

The work Jean Ramsey is showing at Highgate Gallery results from an interest in the relationship
between the drawn and the printed image. It follows on from her studies in photography that
culminated in an exhibition of gum-bichromate prints. This early process utilises the sun to develop
a prepared light-sensitive emulsion that when applied to paper with a pronounced surface or
‘tooth’ can result in a painterly quality.
Jean’s degree in Fine Art (sculpture) from King’s College, Newcastle, then the University of Durham,
included a Hatton Scholarship year.  She acknowledges the initial influence of an inspired teacher
in north London, Nommie Durell, whose mantra ‘no day without a line’ continues to resonate with her.
The three-dimensional disciplines of sculpture and her experience in set design established form and structure
as crucial elements in her work and have become the foundation for her current exploration in two-dimensions.
Using traditional subject matter, principally self-portraiture and studies of people she knows well, every
work begins with a drawing.
“Having worked in collaboration with others over the years, as a practitioner and as a teacher, this exhibition
is the result of a not altogether conscious decision to revert to personal discovery through drawing
(seeing) and manipulating (printing)”.
The earlier prints are mainly soft-ground etchings and mezzotints, the later work frequently becoming
monoprints by the combination of inscribing by etching and drawing directly into the inked plate.
There are some preliminary studies and proof prints from the most current work on display in which the
visual development of the idea can be traced. Man Ray, known principally for his photography, describes
painting as “.…an adventure in which some great force might suddenly change the whole aspect of
things….”, echoed by Julian Trevelyan’s ….”collaboration with the god of chance….”, also a reference to painting.
Jean Ramsey’s exhibition of prints suggest the transformation that takes place, from close examination of the
subject, the analysis, via the rigour and fluidity of the printing process that can lead to unforeseen results.
Some earlier gum-bichromate photographic prints, although not hung, are available to view in a portfolio
and the artist will be in attendance throughout the exhibition’s run to discuss her work.

 

Jean Ramsey

 

Highgate Gallery opening times: Weds – Fri: 13.00 – 17.00, Sat: 11.00 – 16.00, Sun: 11.00 – 17.00

Jul
11
Thu
Jean Ramsey, Prints and Drawings @ Highgate Gallery
Jul 11 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

The work Jean Ramsey is showing at Highgate Gallery results from an interest in the relationship
between the drawn and the printed image. It follows on from her studies in photography that
culminated in an exhibition of gum-bichromate prints. This early process utilises the sun to develop
a prepared light-sensitive emulsion that when applied to paper with a pronounced surface or
‘tooth’ can result in a painterly quality.
Jean’s degree in Fine Art (sculpture) from King’s College, Newcastle, then the University of Durham,
included a Hatton Scholarship year.  She acknowledges the initial influence of an inspired teacher
in north London, Nommie Durell, whose mantra ‘no day without a line’ continues to resonate with her.
The three-dimensional disciplines of sculpture and her experience in set design established form and structure
as crucial elements in her work and have become the foundation for her current exploration in two-dimensions.
Using traditional subject matter, principally self-portraiture and studies of people she knows well, every
work begins with a drawing.
“Having worked in collaboration with others over the years, as a practitioner and as a teacher, this exhibition
is the result of a not altogether conscious decision to revert to personal discovery through drawing
(seeing) and manipulating (printing)”.
The earlier prints are mainly soft-ground etchings and mezzotints, the later work frequently becoming
monoprints by the combination of inscribing by etching and drawing directly into the inked plate.
There are some preliminary studies and proof prints from the most current work on display in which the
visual development of the idea can be traced. Man Ray, known principally for his photography, describes
painting as “.…an adventure in which some great force might suddenly change the whole aspect of
things….”, echoed by Julian Trevelyan’s ….”collaboration with the god of chance….”, also a reference to painting.
Jean Ramsey’s exhibition of prints suggest the transformation that takes place, from close examination of the
subject, the analysis, via the rigour and fluidity of the printing process that can lead to unforeseen results.
Some earlier gum-bichromate photographic prints, although not hung, are available to view in a portfolio
and the artist will be in attendance throughout the exhibition’s run to discuss her work.

 

Jean Ramsey

 

Highgate Gallery opening times: Weds – Fri: 13.00 – 17.00, Sat: 11.00 – 16.00, Sun: 11.00 – 17.00

Jul
12
Fri
Jean Ramsey, Prints and Drawings @ Highgate Gallery
Jul 12 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

The work Jean Ramsey is showing at Highgate Gallery results from an interest in the relationship
between the drawn and the printed image. It follows on from her studies in photography that
culminated in an exhibition of gum-bichromate prints. This early process utilises the sun to develop
a prepared light-sensitive emulsion that when applied to paper with a pronounced surface or
‘tooth’ can result in a painterly quality.
Jean’s degree in Fine Art (sculpture) from King’s College, Newcastle, then the University of Durham,
included a Hatton Scholarship year.  She acknowledges the initial influence of an inspired teacher
in north London, Nommie Durell, whose mantra ‘no day without a line’ continues to resonate with her.
The three-dimensional disciplines of sculpture and her experience in set design established form and structure
as crucial elements in her work and have become the foundation for her current exploration in two-dimensions.
Using traditional subject matter, principally self-portraiture and studies of people she knows well, every
work begins with a drawing.
“Having worked in collaboration with others over the years, as a practitioner and as a teacher, this exhibition
is the result of a not altogether conscious decision to revert to personal discovery through drawing
(seeing) and manipulating (printing)”.
The earlier prints are mainly soft-ground etchings and mezzotints, the later work frequently becoming
monoprints by the combination of inscribing by etching and drawing directly into the inked plate.
There are some preliminary studies and proof prints from the most current work on display in which the
visual development of the idea can be traced. Man Ray, known principally for his photography, describes
painting as “.…an adventure in which some great force might suddenly change the whole aspect of
things….”, echoed by Julian Trevelyan’s ….”collaboration with the god of chance….”, also a reference to painting.
Jean Ramsey’s exhibition of prints suggest the transformation that takes place, from close examination of the
subject, the analysis, via the rigour and fluidity of the printing process that can lead to unforeseen results.
Some earlier gum-bichromate photographic prints, although not hung, are available to view in a portfolio
and the artist will be in attendance throughout the exhibition’s run to discuss her work.

 

Jean Ramsey

 

Highgate Gallery opening times: Weds – Fri: 13.00 – 17.00, Sat: 11.00 – 16.00, Sun: 11.00 – 17.00

Jul
13
Sat
Clean Up Highgate @ Highgate Society
Jul 13 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Coffee AM at the Highgate Society @ Highgate Society
Jul 13 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.

The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.

Jean Ramsey, Prints and Drawings @ Highgate Gallery
Jul 13 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

The work Jean Ramsey is showing at Highgate Gallery results from an interest in the relationship
between the drawn and the printed image. It follows on from her studies in photography that
culminated in an exhibition of gum-bichromate prints. This early process utilises the sun to develop
a prepared light-sensitive emulsion that when applied to paper with a pronounced surface or
‘tooth’ can result in a painterly quality.
Jean’s degree in Fine Art (sculpture) from King’s College, Newcastle, then the University of Durham,
included a Hatton Scholarship year.  She acknowledges the initial influence of an inspired teacher
in north London, Nommie Durell, whose mantra ‘no day without a line’ continues to resonate with her.
The three-dimensional disciplines of sculpture and her experience in set design established form and structure
as crucial elements in her work and have become the foundation for her current exploration in two-dimensions.
Using traditional subject matter, principally self-portraiture and studies of people she knows well, every
work begins with a drawing.
“Having worked in collaboration with others over the years, as a practitioner and as a teacher, this exhibition
is the result of a not altogether conscious decision to revert to personal discovery through drawing
(seeing) and manipulating (printing)”.
The earlier prints are mainly soft-ground etchings and mezzotints, the later work frequently becoming
monoprints by the combination of inscribing by etching and drawing directly into the inked plate.
There are some preliminary studies and proof prints from the most current work on display in which the
visual development of the idea can be traced. Man Ray, known principally for his photography, describes
painting as “.…an adventure in which some great force might suddenly change the whole aspect of
things….”, echoed by Julian Trevelyan’s ….”collaboration with the god of chance….”, also a reference to painting.
Jean Ramsey’s exhibition of prints suggest the transformation that takes place, from close examination of the
subject, the analysis, via the rigour and fluidity of the printing process that can lead to unforeseen results.
Some earlier gum-bichromate photographic prints, although not hung, are available to view in a portfolio
and the artist will be in attendance throughout the exhibition’s run to discuss her work.

 

Jean Ramsey

 

Highgate Gallery opening times: Weds – Fri: 13.00 – 17.00, Sat: 11.00 – 16.00, Sun: 11.00 – 17.00

Jul
14
Sun
Sunday lunchtime concert – Hannah Shilvock and Viola Lenzi Clarinet and piano duo @ Highgate Society
Jul 14 @ 11:45 am – 1:00 pm

Sunday 14th July 2024
12 noon (doors open 11.45 am)
£15 including a glass of Buck’s Fizz
Booking via Ticket Tailor – click here.

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/highgatesociety/1233954

Hannah and Viola have been playing together since 2022 and their programmes include everything from traditional Jewish melodies and Hungarian folk dances to Argentina Tangos and the Gymnopédies of the eccentric early 20th century French composer Eric Satie. Sounds like a fun concert!

Jean Ramsey, Prints and Drawings @ Highgate Gallery
Jul 14 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

The work Jean Ramsey is showing at Highgate Gallery results from an interest in the relationship
between the drawn and the printed image. It follows on from her studies in photography that
culminated in an exhibition of gum-bichromate prints. This early process utilises the sun to develop
a prepared light-sensitive emulsion that when applied to paper with a pronounced surface or
‘tooth’ can result in a painterly quality.
Jean’s degree in Fine Art (sculpture) from King’s College, Newcastle, then the University of Durham,
included a Hatton Scholarship year.  She acknowledges the initial influence of an inspired teacher
in north London, Nommie Durell, whose mantra ‘no day without a line’ continues to resonate with her.
The three-dimensional disciplines of sculpture and her experience in set design established form and structure
as crucial elements in her work and have become the foundation for her current exploration in two-dimensions.
Using traditional subject matter, principally self-portraiture and studies of people she knows well, every
work begins with a drawing.
“Having worked in collaboration with others over the years, as a practitioner and as a teacher, this exhibition
is the result of a not altogether conscious decision to revert to personal discovery through drawing
(seeing) and manipulating (printing)”.
The earlier prints are mainly soft-ground etchings and mezzotints, the later work frequently becoming
monoprints by the combination of inscribing by etching and drawing directly into the inked plate.
There are some preliminary studies and proof prints from the most current work on display in which the
visual development of the idea can be traced. Man Ray, known principally for his photography, describes
painting as “.…an adventure in which some great force might suddenly change the whole aspect of
things….”, echoed by Julian Trevelyan’s ….”collaboration with the god of chance….”, also a reference to painting.
Jean Ramsey’s exhibition of prints suggest the transformation that takes place, from close examination of the
subject, the analysis, via the rigour and fluidity of the printing process that can lead to unforeseen results.
Some earlier gum-bichromate photographic prints, although not hung, are available to view in a portfolio
and the artist will be in attendance throughout the exhibition’s run to discuss her work.

 

Jean Ramsey

 

Highgate Gallery opening times: Weds – Fri: 13.00 – 17.00, Sat: 11.00 – 16.00, Sun: 11.00 – 17.00

Jul
17
Wed
Jean Ramsey, Prints and Drawings @ Highgate Gallery
Jul 17 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

The work Jean Ramsey is showing at Highgate Gallery results from an interest in the relationship
between the drawn and the printed image. It follows on from her studies in photography that
culminated in an exhibition of gum-bichromate prints. This early process utilises the sun to develop
a prepared light-sensitive emulsion that when applied to paper with a pronounced surface or
‘tooth’ can result in a painterly quality.
Jean’s degree in Fine Art (sculpture) from King’s College, Newcastle, then the University of Durham,
included a Hatton Scholarship year.  She acknowledges the initial influence of an inspired teacher
in north London, Nommie Durell, whose mantra ‘no day without a line’ continues to resonate with her.
The three-dimensional disciplines of sculpture and her experience in set design established form and structure
as crucial elements in her work and have become the foundation for her current exploration in two-dimensions.
Using traditional subject matter, principally self-portraiture and studies of people she knows well, every
work begins with a drawing.
“Having worked in collaboration with others over the years, as a practitioner and as a teacher, this exhibition
is the result of a not altogether conscious decision to revert to personal discovery through drawing
(seeing) and manipulating (printing)”.
The earlier prints are mainly soft-ground etchings and mezzotints, the later work frequently becoming
monoprints by the combination of inscribing by etching and drawing directly into the inked plate.
There are some preliminary studies and proof prints from the most current work on display in which the
visual development of the idea can be traced. Man Ray, known principally for his photography, describes
painting as “.…an adventure in which some great force might suddenly change the whole aspect of
things….”, echoed by Julian Trevelyan’s ….”collaboration with the god of chance….”, also a reference to painting.
Jean Ramsey’s exhibition of prints suggest the transformation that takes place, from close examination of the
subject, the analysis, via the rigour and fluidity of the printing process that can lead to unforeseen results.
Some earlier gum-bichromate photographic prints, although not hung, are available to view in a portfolio
and the artist will be in attendance throughout the exhibition’s run to discuss her work.

 

Jean Ramsey

 

Highgate Gallery opening times: Weds – Fri: 13.00 – 17.00, Sat: 11.00 – 16.00, Sun: 11.00 – 17.00

Jul
18
Thu
Jean Ramsey, Prints and Drawings @ Highgate Gallery
Jul 18 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

The work Jean Ramsey is showing at Highgate Gallery results from an interest in the relationship
between the drawn and the printed image. It follows on from her studies in photography that
culminated in an exhibition of gum-bichromate prints. This early process utilises the sun to develop
a prepared light-sensitive emulsion that when applied to paper with a pronounced surface or
‘tooth’ can result in a painterly quality.
Jean’s degree in Fine Art (sculpture) from King’s College, Newcastle, then the University of Durham,
included a Hatton Scholarship year.  She acknowledges the initial influence of an inspired teacher
in north London, Nommie Durell, whose mantra ‘no day without a line’ continues to resonate with her.
The three-dimensional disciplines of sculpture and her experience in set design established form and structure
as crucial elements in her work and have become the foundation for her current exploration in two-dimensions.
Using traditional subject matter, principally self-portraiture and studies of people she knows well, every
work begins with a drawing.
“Having worked in collaboration with others over the years, as a practitioner and as a teacher, this exhibition
is the result of a not altogether conscious decision to revert to personal discovery through drawing
(seeing) and manipulating (printing)”.
The earlier prints are mainly soft-ground etchings and mezzotints, the later work frequently becoming
monoprints by the combination of inscribing by etching and drawing directly into the inked plate.
There are some preliminary studies and proof prints from the most current work on display in which the
visual development of the idea can be traced. Man Ray, known principally for his photography, describes
painting as “.…an adventure in which some great force might suddenly change the whole aspect of
things….”, echoed by Julian Trevelyan’s ….”collaboration with the god of chance….”, also a reference to painting.
Jean Ramsey’s exhibition of prints suggest the transformation that takes place, from close examination of the
subject, the analysis, via the rigour and fluidity of the printing process that can lead to unforeseen results.
Some earlier gum-bichromate photographic prints, although not hung, are available to view in a portfolio
and the artist will be in attendance throughout the exhibition’s run to discuss her work.

 

Jean Ramsey

 

Highgate Gallery opening times: Weds – Fri: 13.00 – 17.00, Sat: 11.00 – 16.00, Sun: 11.00 – 17.00

Jul
19
Fri
Guerrilla Gardening
Jul 19 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Our Guerrilla Gardening group has been busy with planning for 2024 since our evening workshop in November. Work has included a walk-about through the N6 area to survey 16 potential sites for our activities and developing a map with notes, so that we can assign actions (even if just monitoring) to each site.

We are now looking for people that can join us to grow this initiative. If you can help out at a gardening event (site clearing, pruning, planting), or might be interested in becoming a ‘champion’ for a particular site near you that needs care, or you simply want to know more, please do get in touch via the contact form on the website or by direct email to: infrastructure@highgatesociety.com. A member of the team will be in touch. You can also sign up to our occasional Guerrilla Gardening newsletter.

Meanwhile, the dates for gardening events have been fixed – see below – so do ‘save the date’ in your diary, if you are interested. We will provide further information as to the event activity and location, each month. Please note, some are evening events and they are not only Saturdays!

Saturday 23 March 10–12 noon
Saturday 20 April 10–12 noon
Saturday 18 May 2.30–4.30pm
Thursday 20 June 7.30–9.30 pm
Friday 19 July 7.30–9.30 pm
Saturday 17 August 10–12 noon
Wednesday 11 September 7.30–9.30pm
Saturday 19 October 2.30–4.30pm
Saturday 16 November 10–12 noon
Saturday 14 December 10–12 noon
Jul
20
Sat
Coffee AM at the Highgate Society @ Highgate Society
Jul 20 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.

The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.

Jul
27
Sat
Coffee AM at the Highgate Society @ Highgate Society
Jul 27 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.

The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.

Aug
3
Sat
Clean Up Highgate @ Highgate Society
Aug 3 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Coffee AM at the Highgate Society @ Highgate Society
Aug 3 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.

The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.

Aug
5
Mon
Coffee and Computers @ Highgate Society
Aug 5 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Monday 6 Nov coffee computers 10 30

Aug
10
Sat
Coffee AM at the Highgate Society @ Highgate Society
Aug 10 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.

The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.

Aug
17
Sat
Guerrilla Gardening
Aug 17 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Our Guerrilla Gardening group has been busy with planning for 2024 since our evening workshop in November. Work has included a walk-about through the N6 area to survey 16 potential sites for our activities and developing a map with notes, so that we can assign actions (even if just monitoring) to each site.

We are now looking for people that can join us to grow this initiative. If you can help out at a gardening event (site clearing, pruning, planting), or might be interested in becoming a ‘champion’ for a particular site near you that needs care, or you simply want to know more, please do get in touch via the contact form on the website or by direct email to: infrastructure@highgatesociety.com. A member of the team will be in touch. You can also sign up to our occasional Guerrilla Gardening newsletter.

Meanwhile, the dates for gardening events have been fixed – see below – so do ‘save the date’ in your diary, if you are interested. We will provide further information as to the event activity and location, each month. Please note, some are evening events and they are not only Saturdays!

Saturday 23 March 10–12 noon
Saturday 20 April 10–12 noon
Saturday 18 May 2.30–4.30pm
Thursday 20 June 7.30–9.30 pm
Friday 19 July 7.30–9.30 pm
Saturday 17 August 10–12 noon
Wednesday 11 September 7.30–9.30pm
Saturday 19 October 2.30–4.30pm
Saturday 16 November 10–12 noon
Saturday 14 December 10–12 noon
Coffee AM at the Highgate Society @ Highgate Society
Aug 17 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.

The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.

Aug
24
Sat
Coffee AM at the Highgate Society @ Highgate Society
Aug 24 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.

The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.

Aug
30
Fri
Stuart Epps talks Elton John @ Upstairs at the gatehouse
Aug 30 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Stuart Epps talks Elton John @ Upstairs at the gatehouse
Legendary record producer Stuart Epps (Led Zeppelin, Oasis, George Harrison) presents a fascinating personal account of Elton John’s rise to fame by someone who was actually there.
This unique evening combines music and video highlights relating to Stuart’s career in the music industry, discussing his experience working with Elton John as well as with other respected artists his path has crossed including Jimmy Page, Bill Wyman, Chris Rea, Kiki Dee, and so many more.
Running Time: 2 hours (including interval) | Age Guidance: 18+
Aug
31
Sat
Coffee AM at the Highgate Society @ Highgate Society
Aug 31 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.

The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.