A teenager from Hassocks has found local fame through a new art initiative in Haywards Heath.

13 year-old non-binary student Snick is currently exhibiting their collection of digital art prints in the Art Hub in the Orchards Shopping Centre.

Beginning their interest in art with pencil and charcoal, Snick quickly developed a new style digitally last summer. They work on an XP-Pen Deco 01 tablet using FireAlpaca, and produce mainly portraits and caricatures. Snick’s work was originally published on social media, until a visit to the Art Hub in Haywards Heath before Christmas. The Hub’s initiative started last year, showcasing younger artists alongside more established work.

Article inside Feb 2020 Issue of Hassocks Life

A group of artists from Hassocks are holding an exhibition of their collective work next month.

The Hassocks Autumn Fair will take place on 5th and 6th October at Garden Sage on London Road, and will feature a broad range of styles including illustration, paintings, screenprints and photography.

Featured artists from the village are: Sue Collins, Louisa White, John Gilbert, Dinah Beaton, Ashley Hutchinson, Jenny Chaitow, Linda Tucker, Linda Thompson, Dawn Mead, Abi Weatherseed and Clare Bishop. In addition to work for sale at the event, there will also be a range of cards available too.

“In the past we have run an Open Houses event in June, but this year we decided to mix it up and do a group exhibition together instead,” explained Clare Bishop. “As there will be a range of techniques and styles on display, it will be a great event to see some artwork created by local artists. We always really appreciate support from the village.”

Snick's art exhibition

Hassocks artists host Autumn Fair