A busy exhibiting programme for 2008 (06/02/2008)

Ali is already working in her studio in Buckinghamshire on a new collection of work ahead of a busy programme of exhibitions and events in 2008. Farnham (until February 29th) is followed by a joint exhibition with other artists at Obsidian Art in Stoke Mandeville, Buckinghamshire. It is an opportunity for Ali to show her work close to her home in Longwick. She’ll be exhibiting with two other painters - Ben Winter and Oliver Lett – alongside work by glass artist Michele Smith. The show runs at Obsidian Art from 24th Apr – 5th May. Ali will also at the Battersea Contemporary Arts Fair (16th-18th May) and participating in the Bucks Open Studios event (14th- 29th June). Early summers brings an exciting new event for Ali – the Henley Festival (9th- 13th July). Ali has been invited to exhibit at this major event on the banks of the Thames. Since it began over a decade ago it has grown to be recognised as a major arts festival where visual arts are given a magnificent showcase.

Farnham exhibition takes Ali back to the future (01/02/2008)

The Maltings Arts venue in Farnham , Surrey is exhibiting Ali Cockrean’s work throughout February (to Feb 29th 2008). For Ali it is a return to an area where she lived some years ago and a chance for her to meet some old friends when she visits The Maltings during the show. “I lived nearby at Normandy and, in fact, was born not so very far away at Portsmouth, so I do feel at home whenever I’m in this area.” It is great to be able to take much of my London show to such a great venue.” The Maltings is open daily.

Cork Street showcases Ali’s most recent work (28/01/2008)

Ali kicked off 2008 with an exhibition in Gallery 27 in Cork Street, London. The show “Life is Beautiful” was a joint exhibition with fellow abstract painter Robin Eckardt and sculptor Allan Henderson. For Ali it was a chance to show selected works from the last year including paintings from her two main collections of 2007 - Beyond the Verbal and Space in Mind – as well as her most recent work. Ali commented: “Taking a selection of my work to Cork Street at the heart of the contemporary art market in London was important and sharing the space with two other artists enabled us, jointly, to present an absorbing variety of art and ideas.”

Artist & Journalist! (20/10/2007)

Ali’s career has taken an unexpected turn with a branch out into writing. The must-read magazine Artist & Illustrator has recently commissioned her to write an article offering her professional advice and tips to its readers about abstract painting and how to approach the difficult challenge of learning to create abstract work. Look out for Ali’s article in the January 2008 edition. Available from all good newsagents in early December!

Space in Mind – London Exhibition (24/09/2007)

For the second time this year Ali is staging a solo exhibition. Following the success of Beyond the Verbal in Spring 2007, Ali Cockrean has been busy working on a new theme Space in Mind. It is a collection of work based on her exploration of the unfathomable, limitless and almost unknown dimensions of both space and the human mind. This time, her work will be seen in London at the Untitled Gallery in the Adam Street Private Members Club. Located just off The Strand in London’s West End the club is a popular venue close to Covent Garden with its own gallery space. It runs from Monday 24th September for two weeks. You can see the work yourself if you come to the Private viewing on Tuesday 25th September or by calling the club to arrange a visit when it suits you. Just call 020 7209 8110.

Painting on the Radio (28/03/2007)

Ali may have many talents, but she is about to notch up a first after she accepted an invitation from BBC Radio Oxford presenter Bill Heine to co-host the programme. Whilst it may surprise some who know Ali for her visual creativity, in fact it will be a return to BBC Radio Oxford. During her teenage years Ali completed a spell on work placement at the radio station when she was considering a career in broadcasting.

20 new works unveiled at Beyond the Verbal launch (26/03/2007)

20 new works were unveiled in Ali Cockrean’s new collection BEYOND THE VERBAL when guests attended the preview evening at the Gallery Hadley in Thame, Oxfordshire. The collection of works includes 3 entries which are to be submitted to the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition and other new work created during the last 6 months.

Ali Gets Big Art World Break (04/03/2007)

Local artist, Ali Cockrean is celebrating a major success after securing an opportunity for her work to be seen by the art world elite. Ali, who only turned professional two years ago, was invited by the prestigious Artspace Gallery in Maddox Street, Mayfair - the heart of London's art buying district - to display her work as soon as it reopened following refurbishment. They asked Ali, as one of the new artists they had most wanted to feature, to be in the first exhibition when the space opened to the public. In the first seven days of the exhibition her work has aroused so much interest it is now featuring as part of an exclusive collection at an official opening for the gallery, which will be attended by some of the most influential people in the art buying and collecting world.This represents a major landmark in Ali’s art career to date and has forced a significant increase in the valuation of her current work. The surprise success comes just two weeks before Ali will be unveiling her new collection "Beyond The Verbal" at Gallery Hadley in Thame. Ali commented "As big breaks go, this is about as good as it gets for artists! London is the art capital of the world and this is the kind of opportunity every artist dreams of. It highlights your work to the world's most influential buyers, investors, dealers and critics. It's always been important to me to do all I can to ensure that my work is not just a purchase, but a real investment. To see this happening is fantastic." Ali however remains committed to showing her work locally, close to where she lives and paints,with the full collection only being displayed for a week at Gallery Hadley in Thame. The "Beyond The Verbal" exhibition will run from Tuesday 27th March until Sunday 1st April 2007.