Artist in Gallery 27 Friday: 10.00 - 16.00

Water is a dominant force in Cumbria, materialising in the tranquil swimming holes of the fells and in the wild waterfalls rushing down our mountains. In this exhibition, Fay has captured it in all its states. From a summer’s day of relaxing by a tarn, to a strenuous hike bathed under the spray of a waterfall and rain, to the reminiscence of its loss as the banks dry and the lakes recede. ‘Drawn to Water’ is, put simply, a collection of our greatest memories of the Lakes.

Starting off the new year in our Blencathra Gallery, is newly represented artist, Heather Burton. Her work is a stunning display of the atmosphere, capturing the teasing light and moody skies of the Lakes. The power in each stroke of her palette knife draws attention to the rawness of nature and the untameable forces that surround us in these fells that we call home.

“One great aspect of our unpredictable climate is the way it transforms our landscapes. I am constantly trying to capture the drama, light and rich colours of the countryside, but I am increasingly drawn towards the powerful landscapes where the atmosphere can change within minutes….” - Heather Burton