In the Bleak Midwinter

Why not enjoy the magic of the winter this year without getting cold?  The new exhibition at Bianco Nero gallery, “In the Bleak Midwinter”, features the work of wildlife and landscape artists with a wintry theme.

"Bullfinch" by Esther Tyson

Among the artists exhibiting work in the show is Esther Tyson, a member of the Society of Wildlife Artists who successfully submitted two paintings to be part of the House of Lords permanent collection earlier this year.  Esther’s delightful paintings depict many of the common winter visitors to our gardens and hedgerows – sparrows, robins and goldfinches – and capture wonderfully their individual character traits. 

"Ice River Teal" by Ingeborg Smith

Scottish artist Ingeborg Smith’s work often portrays more unusual or secretive creatures, set within glistening winter landscapes.  One of her charming paintings is entitled “Ice River Teal” and depicts two dabbling ducks beside a frosted river.  Several local artists will also be showing work including Robert Newton’s dramatic northern landscapes from Northumberland and Yorkshire, Winifred Hodge’s evocative depictions of the Dales and Stephen Heward’s strong, painterly images. 

"Thixendale, Winter" by Stephen Heward

 

The exhibition also features the stunning collection of stoneware ceramic animals by Jane Silk, whose quirky “spotted hens” have recently been featured in Country Living magazine.  Even a new collection of jewellery is inspired by the great outdoors.  Jeweller Grace Girvan is originally from Orkney and her silver jewellery features sea-smoothed pebbles and driftwood fragments inspired by her days spent beach-combing as a child. 

Necklace by Grace Girvan

 

You will also find unique, handmade artist’s cards, prints, stunning hand-blown glass and locally made beaded jewellery in our winter wonderland.  The exhibition runs until Christmas Eve.