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A selection of works by Veronica Gosling.

Peter Farrie, a long time friend and member of the studio team said these words:

‘An extraordinary ‘artist’, Veronica was not always comfortable with that term and the air of pretentiousness that it can imply. She said to me once when asked how she would categorise herself simply that ‘I make things’.
Not always relying on conventional materials she would use whatever was around her, found items, leftovers.
Nothing was wasted, she instinctively had a sustainable mindset. Veronica was constantly encouraging others, interested in what we were doing, how we thought, what made us tick. This can be seen in the countless exhibitions and events she held at Studio 36 and the Community Board outside that she started in 2020 as a brilliant response to the Covid lockdown’

Today we have put up the new board with some of her work:

We would like to thank everyone for the generous donations made in memory of Veronica, both organisations are extremely grateful  – the donation link has now closed but any further donations can be made direct via their websites:

Hospiscare – https://hospiscare.co.uk/
Age UK Exeter – https://www.ageuk.org.uk/exeter/

With best wishes,
The Studio Team & The Gosling Family

The Story of Studio 36

At Studio 36 anyone can explore what it means to be an artist.

‘This film shares the story of how this unique place came to be and the person who has shaped it’

Ellie Porter, Archive and Legacy Specialist

Veronica

From the Studio Team & The Gosling Family:

Dear Friends,

We’re writing to share the sad news that Veronica has moved on to the next world.

Over the past months, her capacities gradually declined, and she became less able to reach her studio or do the art that brought her such joy and energy. As many of you will have seen from her recent messages, she continued working on her “Get on Board” projects right into her final days. She passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early hours of November 20th.

We thank you for your loyal support of the gallery over the past 20+ years. It gave Veronica purpose, pride, and a profound sense of connection. Without you, it could not have become the joyful, eccentric, and quietly radical hub of creativity that so many of us came to cherish.

We will share details of the funeral as soon as they’re confirmed. We also plan to hold a memorial exhibition sometime in 2026, which will be a chance for us all to celebrate Veronica’s extraordinary artistic vision once again.

In the meantime, the gallery remains a lived-in and working space — albeit one that’s now missing its most vital spark.

Veronica promised to return as a seagull, so keep your eye out for her and keep an eye on your sandwich.

With love and gratitude,

The Studio Team & The Gosling Family

Get on Board 56

Many thanks for all the contributions, board number 56 featuring guest artist Deborah Baker is now up outside Studio 36!

New plates

From Veronica’s latest series of decorated plates. Feedback please!

Hello Beckett!

Thanks to everyone who came to our Hello Beckett day on Sunday! Sarah White & Philip Robinson gave a brilliant rendition of their Beckett omnibus The End is In The Beginning and Professor Laura Salisbury from Exeter University held an illuminating Q&A session beforehand. James Turner and Peter Nickol performed apt poetry and piano pieces while Mary Bramble’s children’s trail was as popular as the food and drink in Joelle’s café.

Pippa Marriott has written a great review of the day in Exeter Culture.

Living Room Theatre
Professor Laura Salisbury
The exhibition … continues!

Creative Integration

We had our Creative Integration day under perfect sun with Inclusive Exeter on Saturday 5 April. It was a lovely and surprising day for all who came, THANKS for coming and to all the contributors! Here’s an extract from one of many appreciative emails we got:

“Hey Veronica, huge congratulations to you and the ‘36 team for an amazing & inspirational event on Saturday. Please pass on my thanks & good wishes. It was one of the most multi-cultural & creative events I’ve seen in Exeter for many a year. A massive well done to everyone who participated & helped.
You must be so pleased & proud  What a great team effort.“

Elsewhere book

“From a title of Elsewhere it would be interesting to discover where such a word drives your thoughts, memories, vision and verse?”

That was the question posed by Veronica and the result is a published book available now from Studio 36.

Elsewhere features the artwork, poetry and prose of 33 friends of Studio 36 and Veronica herself. It can be obtained from Studio 36 during your visit for £10 or by contacting us if you would like it posted (we will add the p+p).

Creative Encounters

On Saturday we had, with Inclusive Exeter, an introductory meeting with many migrants, now known as New Exonians. The enthusiasm of getting our different cultural approaches together towards a lively and interesting exhibition in the Spring was very rewarding.

An encouraging start to 2025!

Sunday at Studio 36

Thanks to the many who came to an enjoyable Sunday at Studio 36 on November 24th!

Work by Ardyn Griffin, Clive Hurman, Uschi Arens-Price, Steven Bramble and Veronica Gosling was on show. Joelle and friends ran the café, serving tea, cakes and a variety of soups. Joe Skivington and Peter Farrie played live music.