Stephen Metcalfe, local MP for South Basildon and East
Thurrock, paid a visit to the Eastgate Shopping Centre yesterday for the opening of
an art exhibition featuring the work of local artist Sue Barnfield.
The exhibition, ‘come together’, is named after the
Beatles song and is particularly pertinent for the local artist having seen her
life ‘come together’ through her art. Ms Barnfield has produced an almost
entirely new body of work for the exhibition, bringing landscapes, portraits
and more abstract pieces together under one roof.
As well as being a prolific painter, Sue also teaches at
Lincewood Primary Schools in Langdon Hills, passing on her extensive knowledge
and skills to the next generation of artists.
The local MP has always been supportive of the visual
arts in South Basildon and East Thurrock and said he was delighted to have been
invited to the opening of the unique exhibition.
Mr Metcalfe commented: “It was fantastic to be at the
opening of this exhibition. It is a great use of the space in the shopping
centre and gives the general public the chance to see some brilliant artwork by
one of our very own local artists.”
“I was incredibly impressed by the standard of the work
and would like to congratulate Sue on creating such a diverse and imaginative
exhibition. There really is something for everyone and I would encourage
everyone in South Basildon and East Thurrock to come and take a look!”
