I visited the Bircham Gallery in Holt last week to see some artists’ work – Barbara Rae and John Hoyland prints in particular. It was a good exhibition there being some Peter Blake, Elizabeth Blackadder and Ben Nicholson work there too. I was particularly impressed with Rae’s prints Achill Beach and Achill Fence for their colour, style and creativity. I also liked Hoyland’s prints Life and Love and Warrior Universe – great imagination and colour. I’ve always admired how Barbara Rae captures a sense of place in her work. Achill Beach and Achill Fence were inspired by Islands off the coast of County Mayo in Ireland. I want to capture a sense of place in my own work but, of course, in my own style.
Barbara Rae’s work can be seen at: http://www.barbararae.com/
