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Trees For Your Wall, Exhibition of new paintings by David Starley
The Bingley Gallery is proud to present a new exhibition of work by its resident artist, David Starley. While his trademark tree and woodland paintings remain a strong feature, this collection also explores a wider range of local landscapes.
The exhibition title, Trees for Your Wall, is inspired by one particular painting—a view of the now-destroyed Sycamore Gap tree. It reflects David’s enduring interest in both trees and archaeology, while also serving as a poignant reminder of the senseless felling of this much-loved landmark.
This show also marks the gallery’s first official display of a painting created alongside archaeological excavations led by a team from Bradford University. These excavations sought to uncover the remains of the 1904 Bradford Exhibition, a remarkable event that attracted 2.2 million visitors. In David’s artwork, a contemporary view of the park is partially scratched away to reveal elements of the historic exhibition, including an industrial exhibition building, a concert hall, an art gallery, and even a Somali village. Today, the only surviving structure is Cartwright Hall Art Gallery.
The exhibition title, Trees for Your Wall, is inspired by one particular painting—a view of the now-destroyed Sycamore Gap tree. It reflects David’s enduring interest in both trees and archaeology, while also serving as a poignant reminder of the senseless felling of this much-loved landmark.
This show also marks the gallery’s first official display of a painting created alongside archaeological excavations led by a team from Bradford University. These excavations sought to uncover the remains of the 1904 Bradford Exhibition, a remarkable event that attracted 2.2 million visitors. In David’s artwork, a contemporary view of the park is partially scratched away to reveal elements of the historic exhibition, including an industrial exhibition building, a concert hall, an art gallery, and even a Somali village. Today, the only surviving structure is Cartwright Hall Art Gallery.
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The Bingley Gallery, 29B Park Rd., Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16 4BQ
Thurs to Sun, 10 - 5 no admission charge
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