AN ARTIST is opening up her garden to stage her first exhibition in the town Andi Theokle, who moved to Old Town from London at the start of last year before lockdown to be with her partner Stuart Maule, is hoping to get to know the community and showcase several collections of her pieces. An artist for 20 years, she said: “There is a lot of understated artists and a big art community in Swindon. I’m a little bit nervous about having people in my home and garden but I want to make the most of it.” “I’m the kind of person who thinks outside the box. I’ve done a few markets in Wiltshire and I like the fact art is more accessible and it’s not just for the elitist person anymore – you don’t have to be wealthy to buy or own art. Everyone should have the opportunity to buy it and it should be affordable to everyone.”