Welcome to the online edition of the Williamson Open Art & Photography Exhibition 2020
Hosting an exhibition online, rather than physically, is a first for the Williamson Art Gallery. Although it cannot possibly replicate the experience of visiting the galleries, our staff have worked hard to document the exhibition in a way which we hope still emphasises the talent and accomplishments of the selected artists.
You can read more in the foreword from Principal Museums Officer, Colin Simpson, in the downloadable catalogue.
Kriterion Prize Winner 2020
The 2020 Kriterion Prize was won by Derek Prescott’s “Wind Blown Hawthorn” (right) (catalogue entry 199).
Prescott will be awarded with the stewardship of beautiful tile (left), designed by Julia Carter-Preston, for the next year.
Derek Prescott tells us: “My practice involves both plein air and studio work embracing a range of materials and techniques,predominantly acrylic paint.
My recent work takes as its source the ever-changing rhythms of the sea and nature herself. Living next to the River Mersey with an unbroken, uninterrupted view of the Irish Sea, has invoked a passion for the sea and landscape that is hopefully self-evident in my paintings. I try to capture the rich subtleties of natural light, the textures & colours of nature. These elements are carefully balanced & composed to infuse in the paintings a great sense of space and sensitivity to the nature of the place.
As an artist who paints places that I love intensely, my aim is to share this commitment with the viewer. To try and capture the essence of a place or ‘thing’, which allows for instant recognition from the briefest of glimpses. Resulting in a piece of art work that can strike a chord with all that have seen them. To look more intently and be inspired, to visit or more importantly to revisit the places with fresh eyes.”
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A reminder that details of how to purchase works are available at the top of the page.