It’s nearly here… before the phenomenally popular – 14,000 visitors last summer – Altered States Open Air Sculpture Exhibition opens in Shaw House grounds at the beginning of next month, N2 had a word with the curator, Newbury sculptor and woodworker Jim Crockatt This wonderful exhibition started way back in 2018 because I thought it a fine thing to do. As a sculptor myself, I understood that many artists need to have the public see their works and there are many more gifted artists out there than there are venues to show their work. I approached the majestic manor that is Shaw House, set in…