Lesley Lillywhite & Harriet Lloyd
Tower Gallery, Crickhowell
Until Sat 21 Sept
Local artists Lesley Lillywhite and Harriet Lloyd present their modern interpretations of nature and wildlife in an upcoming exhibition at the Tower Gallery in Crickhowell. A seasoned printmaker, Lillywhite takes inspiration from Japanese methods in her woodblock carvings, etchings and paintings, which is clear in the soft, hazy style of her work. Her pieces are romantic and almost fairytale-like, with strokes of subdued colour and delicate line work highlighting the intricacy of landscape that she is depicting. Nature is a common theme in Lillywhite’s work, with a particular emphasis on the Welsh countryside.
Lloyd takes inspiration from the everyday objects and ornaments that she finds at home or on the high street, bringing unremarkable items to life and injecting them with character. Her pieces, which combine watercolour, pen, ink and collage, often draw inspiration from famous tales and legends, such as the Tortoise and the Hare, and are able to present a certain narrative despite being constructed with supposedly mundane objects. The colours and patterns used in her pieces are nostalgic of the childhood memories from which she draws inspiration, providing a retro aesthetic through warm, bold patterns and colours.
Info: 01873 812495 / www.towergallery.co.uk (AW)