We are talking to artist Edward Bridges ahead of his much anticipated solo show at Deal Castle, opening the 19th May 2023.  Ed's show has been four years in the making and boasts over 30 original works from large scale panels to small intimate portraits.  Ed's work is a rich trip into his subconscious throwing up imagery of mythology, dreamscapes and archetypes, that play with scale and depth. 

Episode 4 finds us meeting up with Phebe & Abigail Cameron in their South London home studio.  The newest artist to join the DONT WALK gang.  These two starlets are identical twins working collaboratively in print exploring themes of nostalgia, play and memory with a twist of the macabre, a seamless fit with the DWW sensibilities.  

We also discuss the reaction to the  current Gallery show 'The Pleasure Principle' by Paul Smith and our exciting forthcoming show in Deal Castle with James F Johnston.  

DONT WALK WALK opened in March 2017.  We are an independent artist run gallery in Deal, Kent boasting a 'punk rock' ethic and a strong desire to offer something a little different. DWW is a working space with my studio in which I paint.  The gallery showcases 40 + artists being emerging and established talents in painting, printmaking, illustration, photography & sculpture from domestic and international shores.  

 I believe the artists selected for the gallery offer refreshing, challenging and thought provoking perspectives ranging from abstract fantasy to linear & stark representational honesty.  

So why ‘DONT WALK WALK’ ? Well it will be a test of the visitors and locals to see if they will ‘walk’ to the gallery, which is located at the ‘wrong’ end of town. This for me is part of its appeal I always envisioned a small back street space much like the ones I visited in Lower East Side in New York, bit rough around the edges and not taking themselves to seriously.

Episode 3 of DONT WALK TALK finds us chatting with gallery artist Paul Smith ahead of his Solo Show 'The Pleasure Principle.  This show opens on the 24th September at DONT WALK WALK Gallery.  Paul has been one of our most collected artist in our five year tenure.  His now iconic 'Pool Paintings' have been a gallery staple.  You can see a current selection of his works at www.dontwalkwalkgallery.com

DONT WALK WALK opened in March 2017.  We are an independent artist run gallery in Deal, Kent boasting a 'punk rock' ethic and a strong desire to offer something a little different. DWW is a working space with my studio in which I paint.  The gallery showcases 40 + artists being emerging and established talents in painting, printmaking, illustration, photography & sculpture from domestic and international shores.  

 I believe the artists selected for the gallery offer refreshing, challenging and thought provoking perspectives ranging from abstract fantasy to linear & stark representational honesty.  

So why ‘DONT WALK WALK’ ? Well it will be a test of the visitors and locals to see if they will ‘walk’ to the gallery, which is located at the ‘wrong’ end of town. This for me is part of its appeal I always envisioned a small back street space much like the ones I visited in Lower East Side in New York, bit rough around the edges and not taking themselves to seriously.

Episode 2 of DONT WALK TALK finds Henry and I in the basement of Deal Castle with the castle manager Ben Palmer and Gallery Artist & Musician James Johnston.  We have an open discussion about James' work and processes leading up to his first major solo show outside of London.  James talks candidly about his music career and the formation of his art practice.  James also discusses the influences of his family and music career on his current studio practice.  

James' solo show 'We've All Got Our Secrets' opens on the 14th October 2022.  Tickets for this event will be available from www.dontwalkwalkgallery.com from Friday 2nd September at 8pm BST

DONT WALK WALK opened in March 2017.  We are an independent artist run gallery in Deal, Kent boasting a 'punk rock' ethic and a strong desire to offer something a little different. DWW is a working space with my studio in which I paint.  The gallery showcases 40 + artists being emerging and established talents in painting, printmaking, illustration, photography & sculpture from domestic and international shores.  

 I believe the artists selected for the gallery offer refreshing, challenging and thought provoking perspectives ranging from abstract fantasy to linear & stark representational honesty.  

So why ‘DONT WALK WALK’ ? Well it will be a test of the visitors and locals to see if they will ‘walk’ to the gallery, which is located at the ‘wrong’ end of town. This for me is part of its appeal I always envisioned a small back street space much like the ones I visited in Lower East Side in New York, bit rough around the edges and not taking themselves to seriously.

Neil (NED) Horenz-Kelly

EPISODE 1 : NO BOATS NO SEAGULLS NO BEACH HUTS finds gallery owner Neil Horenz-Kelly and Henry T Marten discussing the gallery ethos and themes and mulling over their soundtracks of the day.

DONT WALK WALK opened in March 2017.  We are an independent artist run gallery in Deal, Kent boasting a 'punk rock' ethic and a strong desire to offer something a little different. DWW is a working space with my studio in which I paint.  The gallery showcases 40 + artists being emerging and established talents in painting, printmaking, illustration, photography & sculpture from domestic and international shores.  

 I believe the artists selected for the gallery offer refreshing, challenging and thought provoking perspectives ranging from abstract fantasy to linear & stark representational honesty.  

So why ‘DONT WALK WALK’ ? Well it will be a test of the visitors and locals to see if they will ‘walk’ to the gallery, which is located at the ‘wrong’ end of town. This for me is part of its appeal I always envisioned a small back street space much like the ones I visited in Lower East Side in New York, bit rough around the edges and not taking themselves to seriously.