Exhibition to open focusing on Sir Claude Francis Barry, an enigmatic British master inspired by the Channel Islands
- Art for Guernsey announces an exhibition focusing on Sir Claude Francis Barry.
- The exhibition will run from 6 March to 4 April at the Art for Guernsey Gallery in St Peter Port.
- Barry, a British Post-Impressionist, is noted for his atmospheric landscapes and unique artistic style.
- The exhibition will feature works from a private collection that have not been publicly displayed for years.
- Artists and community art initiatives are encouraged to engage with the exhibition to promote local culture.
Art for Guernsey is set to host an exhibition titled Sir Claude Francis Barry: An Enigmatic British Master Inspired by the Channel Islands from 6 March to 4 April.
Sir Claude Francis Barry (1883-1970) was a renowned British Post-Impressionist painter and etcher, often overlooked in art history despite his impressive body of work. The Financial Times art critic Simon de Burton has described him as “a contender for the title of greatest artist you never heard of.”
Barry's work is characterised by bold colour choices and stylisation, with many pieces exhibiting a refined Pointillist technique.
His artistic journey included extensive travels across Europe, and he lived in Jersey from about 1949 until shortly before his death in 1970, further enriching his artistic inspiration from the Channel Islands.
This exhibition is made possible by the collaboration between Art for Guernsey and Le Riche Fine Art Storage, which holds a significant number of Barry's artworks in a private collection that has not been seen by the public for many years.
Curation Director Jock Pettitt expressed excitement over this opportunity, noting that he was unaware of Barry’s works until now.
“What I found was immediately exciting,” he said reflecting on the artist's contrasting styles and the added interest of channel island subjects.
Joe Castellino, CEO of Le Riche Fine Art Storage, said, “We are delighted to sponsor this extraordinary exhibition and support Art for Guernsey in their efforts to create wider benefits for Guernsey through art and culture.”
Art for Guernsey’s gallery is at 4-6 Mansell Street, St Peter Port.
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