Artist David Lyon will be exhibing new paintings, drawings and prints at The Same But Different Art Fair within the walled gardens of Temple Newsam House, Leeds, from April 12 to 13. David’s work is inspired by the shapes, symbols and ideas that surround him, and the effect that these have on his imagination. He … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: March 2014
Read pays tribute to Stass Paraskos
Renowned Cypriot artist Stass Paraskos has died aged 81. Born in Anafotia Village, Larnaca, Cyprus, in 1933, he moved to England in 1953 to study fine art. Between 1956 and 1958 he studied at Leeds College of Art and then worked as a lecturer in the department of undergraduate studies at Leicester College of Art … Continue reading
Play that explores the first months of the First World War
by Jon Cronshaw Northern Broadsides are set to mark the centenary of the start of the First World War with Deborah McAndrew’s moving new play An August Bank Holiday Lark. Directed by Barrie Rutter, the new production will be staged at Viaduct Theatre, Halifax, from March 11 to 15 as part of national tour. Taking … Continue reading
Exhibition inspired by Marie Antoinette
An exhibition of work by contemporary artists Dan Scott and Michelle Taylor will be on display at Harewood House, Leeds, from April 18. Incorporating ceramics, music and sound, Yesterday will explore how objects powerfully connect us to the past. The iconic and notorious figure of Marie Antoinette acts as a catalyst to explore this relationship. … Continue reading
Art and craft exhibition set for Unity Hall
An art and craft event will be taking place at Unity Hall, Wakefield, from March 7 to 9. Artists and makers from the Wakefield area will be displaying contemporary artwork including digital, landscape, fantasy, mixed media and Jewellery on all three days with the addition of ceramics, biro illustrations and felt work on the Friday. … Continue reading
Craft inspired by nature
An exhibition showcasing a variety of work inspired by the Earth will be on display at the Craft Centre, Leeds, from March 22. Down to Earth features objects inspired by the natural world through the use of texture, colour and materials used in the creation of the collections. A variety of environments have inspired the … Continue reading
Work inspired by medieval tales on show at church
Paintings by artist Lilliane Gosling will be on display at Holy Trinity Church, Leeds, from March 10. Ancient Ritual, Ancient Tales brings together images based on ancient Indian ritual and on medieval tales of the Seven Seas and are accompanied by specially commissioned poems by Linda Marshall. Lilliane Gosling has painted and travelled since early … Continue reading