The changing light, weather and landscapes of Yorkshire are the inspiration for a new solo exhibition opening in Aysgarth.
Experience of a Place, featuring new work by artist Richard Gray, is being staged at Yore Mill Gallery from September 5 until November 1.
The exhibition brings together atmospheric landscape paintings inspired largely by the Yorkshire countryside.
Richard said his work was rooted in observing the landscape, although his aim was not to produce an exact representation of a particular location.
“I am less interested in making an exact record of a particular place than in capturing the feeling of being there,” he said.
Light plays a particularly important role in his paintings, with the artist taking inspiration from the way changing conditions can transform a familiar landscape.
He added: “I’m drawn to the way it changes the character of the landscape: the contrast between sun and shadow, mist settling over distant hills, a break in the clouds, or the quiet light at the end of the day.
“These small changes can completely alter how a familiar place feels.”
Richard said his aim was to communicate the atmosphere and emotion associated with a landscape rather than simply reproduce its appearance.
“Yorkshire provides a constant source of inspiration, with its changing weather, open spaces and distinctive light,” he added.
Experience of a Place runs until November 1 at Yore Mill Gallery, Church Bank, Aysgarth.
Further information is available from the Yore Mill Craft Shop and Gallery website or by calling 01969 663578.
