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Trevor Craggs Retrospective


  • Northern Lights Gallery 22A Saint John's Street Keswick, England, CA12 5AS United Kingdom (map)

For the first time Trevor is releasing 18 original oil paintings from his private collection, previously only available in print. These exceptional works trace the artistic development of the artist since completing his BA in Fine Art in 2010. Trevor will be in the gallery on the afternoon of Saturday 21st September to chat about his work and his fascinating artistic career!

Artist Statement

I love to paint and make ceramic art. My whole working life has been as an artist, although I hesitate to use the word 'work' as that suggests its a chore rather than an absolute pleasure.I graduated from Newcastle Art School in the late seventies. After a 20 year career working as a graphic designer/illustrator I returned to University to study Fine Art gaining a BA hons. Six years of study freed me from tight illustration to becoming a semi abstract painter and sculptor.

My paintings are rooted in landscape. The pleasure of paintings evolved over hours sometimes days often represent the passage of time. They seek to convey the emotion of being in landscape. I like to recall atmospheric encounters in changing light and weather, seasons and places. As I often say, I do like a drama!

My appreciation and interest in sculpture developed during the many BA art history lectures. This coupled with the many years of life drawing has given my sculpture a figurative grounding. Strong ceramic forms have developed, sensitively fired using Ancient Japanese Raku, Smoke or Crystalline techniques.

Earlier Event: August 18
Kevin Southgate Solo Exhibition
Later Event: November 8
Simon Whitfield Solo Exhibition