Bonnington Café gets taste of London Colour in Fred Barrington’s new show

Web Admin on July 31, 2024

London Colour is a new exhibition by Fred Barrington taking place in the Bonnington Café this August!

Fred Barrington describes himself as an opportunistic photographer, born and bred in London. He says he’s an enthusiastic amateur who has won many awards and was honoured to be awarded Fellowship of the Royal Photographic Society in 2022.

Fred is very well travelled. However for this – his first solo exhibition – he has chosen his first love which is London, and very much with a local flavour. Many of these images were taken within walking distance of the Bonnington Cafe gallery.

The Bonnington Café is open for Sunday Brunch from 11am to 3pm; and for Dinner from 6pm to 10.30pm each Tuesday to Saturday evenings. The artist will also be in residence  on Saturday 10th August, Thursday 15th, Saturday 24th and Saturday 31st August, all from 1pm to 4pm. All are welcome, so do pop in to be inspired!

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(Copyright Fred Barrington)

Anurag Wallace showcases his amazing fabrics during July

Web Admin on July 8, 2024

It’s all about celebrating Craft and Diversity in the Bonnington Café this month!
The multidisciplinary artist and fashion designer, Anurag Wallace, whose mixed media combines with traditional Indian craft, is showing his first collection of stylish handcrafted jackets, on Monday evening July 8th. You can also see samples of these beautiful fabrics, hanging on the Bonington Café walls in stylish circles throughout July.
The Café is open Sundays and Tuesdays for lunch, and Tuesday to Saturday for dinner. Check out our cooks and book your table now!
Anurag’s work celebrates differences in cultural and gender identity, with the focus on individuality.  The collection showcases a series of  ‘One of a Kind’ and ‘One Off’ outfits. Anurag’s gorgeous jackets feature the traditional Indian craft of handblock printing: fashioned out of cool organic cotton. The collection reflects how each piece is inspired to show elements of design and individual identity within the community.
The Collection Reveal is on 8th July. Doors open 6pm, with the Fashion Show at 7.30pm in the Centre’s Top Room. And there are rumours of piano playing, photo shoots, cheese, wine and fabulous guests!All are welcome. Please RSVP (text or Whatsapp) to 07867 080947

Rowan Vuglar artshow brings Australian flora to the Café! February 2024

Web Admin on February 5, 2024

Local resident Rowan Vuglar is the latest artist to exhibit in the Bonnington Café.

Just ahead of Spring, his beautifully colourful paintings of flowers highlight the rich flora of western Australia. They can be seen when the Bonnington Cafe is open for dining (now Tuesdays to Saturdays 6pm to 10.30pm, and Sundays from 11am to 3pm), as well as during events and viewings during February. You can join Rowan for a Special View at the Café on Sunday 18th February, from 5pm to 8pm.

Rowan Vuglar started his painting career in Perth, Western Australia, His current exhibition at the Bonnington Centre celebrates that state’s famous wildflowers. This represents about half of a body of work produced on that theme by Rowan in 2022, as well as several more recent pieces.

Rowan came to Bonnington Square in 1986 at the height of its squatting history. He had a big hand in developing the Harleyford Road Gardens, and at one stage opened a community library. His first squat had no electricity or gas – and had just one water tap at knee height!

From 1988-2002 he was a member of Stockwell Studios. He has held many exhibitions here and overseas, and has sold work consistently over a wide career. For more, see https://www.rowanvuglar.art/

Rowan at the Café