FOUR talented Colchester Art Society members have had their work displayed in front of royalty at a prestigious exhibition. Debbie Ayles, Rebecca Guyver, Sylvia Paul, and Nicola Stratton Tyler are members of the Colchester Art Society (CAS) and were selected to display paintings at the prestigious Society of Women Artists' 163rd annual open exhibition. The group previously spoke to The Gazette about their excitement of heading to London for the exhibition which champions work by female artists.
It took place from June 25 to June 29 and was opened by Princess Michael of Kent, a patron of the Society of Women Artists. Royalty - Princess Michael of Kent (in blue) leading a speech at the Society of Women Artists' 163rd annual open exhibition (Image: Public) Debbie, in her 60s, of Colchester, Sylvia, 67, of Dovercourt, and Rebecca, of Suffolk, all attended the opening. Nicola, 50, of Halstead, had a pre-arranged holiday and was “disappointed” that she couldn’t attend.
Seeing royalty in person was an exciting moment for the artists. Rebecca said: “Princess Michael of Kent has been the patron for many years. “The society is delighted by her support.
“One year she was unable to attend, due to ill health, and her husband gave a talk and handed out the prizes.” Busy - the Society of Women Artists' 163rd annual open exhibition in full swing (Image: Public) The artists arrived at the Mall Gallery, in London, where the exhibition was taking place just after 10am and located .
