‘i-read’ ©️
Images and related text by Christine Sweetman.
(heartfelt & quirky observations & reflections inspired
by the everyday)
An exhibition of poems inspired by images taken on
walks around Dartington & Totnes. Words exploring
loss, grief & renewal shown through images and related
text.
book of poems £10 + postage.
Any prints from the exhibition are also available.
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i-read photo poems by Christine Sweetman
with Sculptor Richard Goldsmith mrss



come and see us, read the poems,  look at the images, view the sculptures, talk to us!

Christine Sweetman ©️
Over the last 2 years since moving to the magical Dartington. I found
myself doing lots of short walks from my house. I’m blessed with a
wonderful field across the road which I have walked in through the year and watched the seasons changing the scape of the land. Initially I walked with my rescue dog and so was in the flow of her
determined course. I started to take little snap shots of bushes and trees, (an obsession) and roads and strange objects that I would see or observe. All the images were on my phone. As I took the picture, text and lines would start to download, scrabbling in my bag for a pen forgetting I could record it on the phone, I would rush
home and get my poem onto paper!
It’s been an extraordinary bout of creative flow and made even more
poignant and pressing as my sweet dog was put to sleep during this
writing period.
My work has always been about exploring my emotions and reactions. I hope by exposing my losses and changes in my life it can encourage the audience to look at their own.
Come and see our works. Talk to us, leave your one word response, take
time to read the poems & be taken in by the powerful sculptures.

​Richard Goldsmith MRSS
‘Vent’ Collective © 2024.
A series of small works combining industrial engineering
and the human form, seeking to explore beyond traditional
forms of representation.
The works in the Vent Collective series attempt to elevate
functional elements observed in the real world by
reinterpreting and embodying them with new meaning.
Vent’ can be read in different ways; an opening that allows
something to pass out of or into a space; to make known
what one thinks or feels; a strong inner compulsion to
express.

Gloria T Greywater: singer/performer
Christine’s alter ego Gloria performs show tunes, old rhythm and blues favourites and she likes nothing better than posing with Finklater her music maker at some posh Devon party!
"Gloria has been on tour in The Hamptons. She is making a hurried return to England following a misunderstanding with The Hamptons' law
enforcement agency . Finklater who is Gloria's music man, is checking out possible bookings in Falmooth."
GLORIA IS BOOKED for SATURDAY NOVEMBER 30th at Dolly’s Tea Room, Wine House & Gin Palace in Falmouth. This is the Christmas Show so come as your elf self!! Celeste, Gloria’s maid will take your wraps and walking sticks. BE THERE OR BE SQUARE!
Entrance tickets £7.50 Optional supper £12.50. Show starts 8pm. Doors open 7pm. Dolly’s delicious comestibles, gin, wine and other delicacies may be ordered from the bar. For Tickets call 07979 651193. 21 Church Street , Falmouth, TR11 3EG





Available for private parties, celebrations and all things glamorous! Gloria will wow you with her repertoire of jazz, blues and show songs.  Her attendants will follow in her shadow.
Gloria T Greywater the 2nd is a sight to behold. She and her maid Celeste and her music man Finklater who works the discs for Celeste will provide you with an evening of music and glamour. Songs you will all know and love!


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  • ​​​HAND-BAGGAGE
Entrance: £5.00 
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At: Bogan House, 43 High Street, Totnes, TQ9 5NP

When: Saturday October 26th 2016 @ 7.30 pm

Contact: Christine Sweetman +44 (0) 7979 651193

Don't forget to bring your favourite bag with you!
A performance piece about handbags and what they mean to us.