Newby Hall is a treasure trove for art lovers; the outstanding permanent art
collections are complemented by changing exhibitions and displays. Our exhibition
programmes are renowned for their quality, variety and originality.
The following diary contains information on forthcoming exhibitions in the Grantham
Room.
April
Gilian McClure (Illustrator) Thursday 1st April - Monday 3rd May 2010
Gillian McClure has written many highly acclaimed and award winning picture books
as well as collaborating as an illustrator with writers such as Philippa Pearce
and Kevin Crossley-Holland.
"Gillian's artwork in pen and light washes is fluid with large areas of unworked
space, and the style and images would not be out of place in the European nursery
picture book world of the early 20th century." School Librarian
"Gillian McClure's Selkie....is a gem....McClure's paintings on every page, of
the sea and seals and the little boy, give the story an almost haunting, eerie,
luminosity." The Times
Gillian has exhibited at the Barbican, The Fitzwilliam Museum Cambridge, University
of Kent, and in galleries in Norwich and West Sussex. Last year she took part
in the Big Draw Exhibition at Ipswich. She also has artwork in the Seven Stories
Children's Book Centre archive.
In this exhibition, Gillian will be selling artwork from Selkie, Bruna and Tom Finger as well as some pieces from her earlier books. She will also include some sketches
and roughs, showing the working progress from first idea through to finished artwork.
June
Lucy Kinsella, Wednesday 2nd June - Sunday 18th July 2010
Born in Hampshire, Lucy Kinsella moved to Leicestershire where she gained a BA
Hon's in sculpture at Loughborough University. She was awarded the Dante Alighieri
Travelling Scholarship which took her to Florence, and the Dennis Holt Travelling
Bursary spent in southern Ireland.
After graduating, Lucy determined to develop her skills as an animal sculptor,
drawing inspiration from Barye, Degas and Bugatti, and the contemporary work of
Jonathan Kenworthy. Lucy's trademark lies in the expressive handling and fine
detailing that captures the movement and energy of her chosen subject.
Lucy's work is held in many private and public collections both in the UK and
around the world, Including France, Belgium, Sweden, Ireland, United States, South
Africa, China, Japan and United Arab Emirates.
July
Tessa Bunney, Tuesday 20th August - Sunday 1st August 2010
Tessa Bunney has been artist in residence at Newby Hall for the past year and
has been photographing the staff and estate throughout the seasons. Tessa's exhibition
depicts the life of a working estate. Tessa's work draws attention to observing
details which we usually let slip by unnoticed and aims to the ongoing debate
about the changing nature of rural life.
As a photographer, Tessa has particular interest in different landscapes and
the way they are shaped by human activity. Working closely with communities and
individulas, Tessa's work explores people's relationships to the landscape, often
incorporating text and sound as part of the finished project.
Tessa works as a documentary photographer undertaking personal projects and portraits
and features photography for various magazines including Observer Life, Guardian
Weekend and the Sunday Times magazine.
August
Catherine Rayner, Tuesday 3rd August - Sunday 5th September 2010

Award winning author and illustrator Catherine Rayner studied and illustrations
at Edinburgh College of art. She fell in love with the city and still lives there
with a small menagerie of creatures: Shannon the horse, Ena the grey cat, goldfish
Sheila and a speckly black and tan guinea pig called Marvin.
Catherine finds huge inspiration in her pets and often uses them as models, frequently
asking Ena to pose so that she can study her posture and movement. Then she translates
sketches of Ena into characters such as dragons and hares, not to mention moose
and bears! But it was creatures of a wilder kind that inspired her first picture
book, Augustus and His Smile - Catherine spent hours and hours watching and sketching
tigers (in freezing temperatures) at Edinburgh Zoo.
If you are an artist who would like to display at Newby Hall, please contact
Laura Strangeway at the Estate Office on 01423 322583