'Apricity is the warmth of the sun in winter. It becomes a metaphor for art's capacity to hold space for hope, beauty, and connection amidst uncertainty. In the chill of a fractured world, I hope that my paintings may act as notes of warmth and fragments of light; memory and tenderness that remind us of our shared humanity.'

Anna Thomas MA MAFA is based here in Keswick, and we are delighted to welcome her first exhibition with the gallery, ‘Apricity - Notes on a Cold World’. This is a beautiful collection of works, full of warm seasonal tones, rich colour and playful joy that is characteristic of Anna’s work.

Anna’s work stems from a deep love and connection to the natural world around her, and the creatures that live amongst it. Being out in the landscape can give us a deep sense of calm, safety and peace in the busyness of our modern world, helping us to slow down and notice little moments that bring us joy within the magic of the landscape around us.