September is a time of abundance, as wildlife feasts on berries and nuts in preparation for the colder months, and we celebrate the harvest season. It feels like the perfect moment to launch our next exhibition, Sacred Earth - a beautiful and varied collection of works celebrating the natural world. Featuring trees and flowers, insects and birds, the coastline and countryside, this exhibition brings together a diverse group of artists, each offering a unique perspective on the environment that surrounds us.
Renowned for his vibrant wild botanical paintings, John Hurford presents an exciting new body of work, much of it inspired by the lush countryside and tangled hedgerows around his North Devon farm. Joe Webster, known for his love of wild, untamed landscapes, paints en plein air, allowing him to quietly observe and connect with nature as he works.
A firm favourite at the gallery, Marcelle Milo-Gray returns with her richly detailed and imaginative paintings. Her pieces often depict beloved animals and birds from folklore, as well as whimsical garden scenes, meadows and enchanted tea parties - moments both real and imagined.
New to the gallery, Emma Lamb introduces thought-provoking 3D works crafted on handmade paper. Her art encourages reflection on the effects of climate change, pollution and the damage we humans inflict on our fragile planet.
We’re also delighted to welcome two artists living in the UK but originally from the Far East. Keng Wai Lee from Malaysia shares a new series of brightly coloured, nature-inspired paintings. And Chinese, Tina Tian who specialises in traditional brush painting, calligraphy and mineral pigment techniques, explores themes of nature, wildlife, and ancient legend.
There will also be some fabulous pottery showcasing spiritits of the local areas , a mixture of myth and folklore, native animals and sea creatures that Caroline Mercer has crafted.
For the duration of Sacred Earth, The Brownston Gallery is proud to support Till the Coast is Clear, a community interest company dedicated to tackling shoreline plastic pollution and leading nature regeneration projects. To learn more about their work, visit www.tillthecoastisclear.co.uk. And the national enviromental charity Surfers Against Sewage. https://www.sas.org.uk/
