Our Wonderful Trees

Held by David Starley

The next event at The Bingley Gallery ‘Our Wonderful Trees’, features the work of resident artist, David Starley: Oil paint is applied thickly with a knife to produce an almost sculpted image it’s hard to resist touching the-oh so realistic bark. By portraying the forms and character of individual trees, or groups in woodland, the viewer is led to a greater appreciation of these living structures - changeless yet changing, strong yet vulnerable; never to be taken for granted. David’s aim is to evoke an emotional response to our environment through his art. Do visit the exhibition, but, next time you pass a tree do let your gaze linger for a moment to appreciate its significance.
Most works are based on our immediate landscape, including Hirst Wood, which provides one option for the artist’s daily walk to work.