Young Gallery launches new exhibition 'Drawing the Night In'
Young Gallery launches new exhibition 'Drawing the Night In'
The Young Gallery's latest exhibition 'Drawing The Night In' opens on Friday 25 October and runs until Saturday 4 January 2025.
The exhibition, curated by Prudence Maltby and Susan Francis, marks the drawing in of night and explores the creativity inspired by the dark hours. The show is a collaboration with six artists, Henny Burnett, Susan Francis, Nick Grellier, Debbie Lee, Prudence Maltby and Corinna Spencer. Each artist has produced their own response to the theme of night, creating a varied show which features painting, drawing, videos and installations.
The collaborating artists also selected works from the Young Gallery's collection of over 4000 artworks and objects which they felt responded to the theme of the exhibition and their creative practice. The featured artworks from the collection consist of pieces by 16 different artists including Prunella Clough, Cecil Collins, Ken Kiff, Peter Randall-Page, and Christopher Riisager.
By exploring the artists' personal stories relating to the dark hours, the exhibition invites the viewer to reflect on their own private experience of night.
Dr Emily Dunbar, Curator and Gallery Manager said: "I'm so pleased the Young Gallery is able to host this exciting show. It is a fantastic opportunity to work with a talented group of artists and see their own creations alongside works from the Young Gallery's diverse, permanent collection."
The exhibition is located across Galleries 1 and 2 and is free to visit.