A Shared View

Long ago in 1975, two young artists, just out of college, came up to Whitby and opened their first gallery. An early encounter with an almost equally youthful potter led to an enduring friendship and many subsequent years of exhibiting together. This exhibition is a celebration of that relationship and yet another milestone in the continuing creativity and development of this trio, set against the backdrop of Whitby and the surrounding countryside. This area has been a constant, and an inspiration to them all through the years, and has always been reflected in their work.

This is a special year for John as he celebrates 45 years as a potter.  Nature and landscape are important influences, in both abstract and realistic forms.  Whitby landmarks feature on many vessels, as do birds, fish and flowers, mythical creatures and evocative landscapes.  John shares his experience and enthusiasm through his workshops, and he has inspired generations of amateur potters.

Anne's paintings demonstrate her interest in capturing not only the moments of perception, but also the journey between those moments, and how they are influenced by the movements and rhythms in the landscape. She tries to make her paintings as rich an experience as possible, with a repetition of bold colours and shapes, pulling the viewer from one perception of space to the next.
 
Paul seeks to convey an emotional charge in his work through his skilful use of colour. His paintings always have a very direct sense of place and he often returns to the same subject again and again, exploring its meaning and potential. In this way he seeks to evoke the magic of the natural world and the feelings he has for the countryside.

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