Experience The Wider Circle Exhibition

James Sale - poet

Angela Perrett - artist

Like Dante before him, James takes us on a journey into a contemporary vision of hell and heaven, based on his near-death experience in Ward 17 of Bournemouth General. The English Cantos is an epic using the terza rima of Dante. As Virgil guided Dante, so Dante guides James on this incredible journey. WEBSITE

Angela Perrett - artist

Angela responds to the rich imagery of James' poetry. Creating thoughtful 2 and 3 dimensional forms in glass and ceramics.

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Judith Warbey - artist

Angela Perrett - artist

Judith Warbey - artist

Judith draws out single words or phrases from the poetry, expressing these in contemporary calligraphy. Creating 2 dimensional compositions and 3 dimensional sculptural artists books.

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Linda Sale - artist

Joseph Sale - writer/editor

Judith Warbey - artist

Linda is inspired by the emotional and spiritual content of the terza rima. Channelling this into mixed media works on paper and canvas

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Mark Burden - artist

Joseph Sale - writer/editor

Mark has a journalistic approach to the poetry, condensing each canto into a single, rich, jewel like, digital composition.

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Joseph Sale - writer/editor

Joseph is a novelist and poet. In addition to offering perceptive feedback and editorial support, he is the designer of the finished books. Finding the perfect layout and fonts to reflect the epic quality of the poetry. WEBSITE

What people say about The Wider Circle Exhibitions

Varied interpretations

Truly inspirational! All the work brings out some fascinating elements of James' work. The varied interpretations through painting, calligraphy and glass reveal the meanings in the poetry. Michael Ryan

Challenging and uplifting

We enjoyed going on this journey where images and words combined to great effect! Both challenging and uplifting together. Thank you! Vivienne and Mark

Marriage of art and literature

Very enjoyable afternoon. Excellent marriage of Art and Literature