Exhibition of paintings and sculptures capturing Yorkshire's scenery and wildlife, with works for sale.
Yorkshire's Wild Side: Nature in Art runs at Stephenson's Gallery on Clifford Street from 2 to 4 October, a short window that brings together a fair few artists under one roof. The exhibition is built around the raw, untamed character of Yorkshire, and it pulls from a wide stretch of the county: the windswept vistas of the Yorkshire Dales, the heather-clad expanses of the North York Moors, and the rugged coastline. It's the kind of show that works best if you've spent any time out in those landscapes yourself.
Inside, you'll find atmospheric oil landscapes, fine sculpture, and delicate pastel wildlife studies, all inspired by that same terrain. The work comes from a varied line-up: David Allen RSMA, Richard Clare, Catherine Inglis SWA, Myles Linley, Vicky Palmer, Maggie Robinson SWA MAFA, Steve Whitehead, and Kirsty Whyatt. Each piece is a personal interpretation of the land rather than a postcard view, and everything on the walls and plinths is for sale.
Mark Stephenson, co-founder of the gallery, puts it simply: the region's terrain and native wildlife possess an extraordinary energy that continues to inspire remarkable art. That's the thread that ties the different styles together—the same hills and coast seen through eight different pairs of eyes.
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It's a short run, so you'll want to time your visit. The gallery is open Wednesday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm, and Sundays, 10.30am to 4.30pm, from 2 to 4 October. All artworks are available for sale.
