"Glaisyer's forthcoming Poundbury exhibition promises to be a deeply moving experience as you embark on a visual journey through the captivating landscapes of West Dorset—a journey meticulously painted with ardour, precision, and an unwavering connection to the venerable traditions of art."
This 5-day Pop-up exhibition at Poundbury's Jubilee Hall, Nov 22-26 offers a captivating journey through Kit Glaisyer's lifelong connection to the region, presenting a series of large oil paintings up to 10-foot wide that vividly capture the very essence of West Dorset.
Born in a small village in the Blackmore Vale, Glaisyer learned 'en plein air' painting alongside his artistic father, strongly inspired by the expressive watercolours of John Sell Cotman and JMW Turner. Winning an Art Scholarship to Sherborne School led to formative Art Trips and exposure to the great Museums and Galleries across Europe. Thus, influences from Cézanne and the Post-Impressionists sparked his exploration of paint's tactile nature. Following art college in Bournemouth and Farnham, Glaisyer moved to London, where an encounter with a Gerhard Richter exhibition led him on a journey into Abstract art that transformed his approach, and then further enriched his landscape painting upon returning to Dorset five years later. His painting process begins with an Impressionist touch, capturing the immediacy of a fleeting moment. He then methodically applies thin paint layers over several weeks or months, creating vibrant tapestries of light and colour, a patient approach to painting that harks back to 19th-century European Romantic artists and the American Hudson River School. In 'West Dorset Paintings,' Glaisyer offers a moving visual journey, mixing a contemporary exuberance with a steadfast devotion and deep connection to the venerable traditions of art.
22 - 26 November: Jubilee Hall, Poundbury, DT1 3BW 10am – 6pm.
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Additional Event: Artist Talk 7:15pm Sunday 19th Novembmer
There is also a 1/2 Hour Talk by Kit Glaisyer at the Corn Exchange, Dorchester at 6:15pm on Sunday 19th November.