A Cheshire-based fine artist is bringing a different perspective to the local art scene with an exhibition in Latchford, Warrington, challenging traditional ideas about where fine art should be displayed.
Artist Lorna Bent officially opened her latest exhibition, OUT OF PLACE, at Picturesque, 747 Knutsford Road, Latchford, Warrington, on November 12.
The opening evening attracted a strong turnout, with more than five original artworks sold, providing an encouraging response to an exhibition which aims to take fine art beyond conventional gallery settings.
Lorna, whose work has been exhibited in London, Monaco, Marbella and Venice, said the concept behind OUT OF PLACE was to challenge the idea that fine art necessarily belongs in a traditional gallery.
She wanted to bring her work into an everyday environment where visitors might not ordinarily expect to encounter an art exhibition.
Her work is predominantly created using charcoal, exploring darker themes, mythology, emotion and the human form.
The exhibition also features an installation connected to her ongoing street art project, which takes fine art out of traditional exhibition spaces and onto the streets.
Visitors were also given an insight into her creative collaboration with Manchester-based cinematographer Joey Miller and Hamburg-based composer Martin Sven Moritz, through a video bringing together art, film and music.
Lorna said she was delighted with the response to the opening evening and particularly pleased to be bringing her work back to Warrington after exhibiting internationally.
She said: “The idea behind OUT OF PLACE is simple: fine art doesn’t always have to belong in a gallery. I wanted to bring my work into an everyday space, somewhere people wouldn’t necessarily expect to find an art exhibition.
“Having exhibited in London, Monaco, Marbella and Venice, it’s been lovely to bring something back to Warrington and see such a positive response.”
The exhibition will remain on display at Picturesque for the next two weeks, with visitors welcome to drop in and view the collection.
The exhibition offers an opportunity for local residents to experience contemporary fine art in a different setting and discover the work of an artist whose creative journey has taken her from traditional galleries to the streets.
The exhibition will remain on display at Picturesque for the next two weeks.
