For thousands of years writers, artists and makers have taken inspiration from nature. We have written about it, painted it, sculpted it, even knitted it and nature continues to fire our imagination and creativity.
This weekend The Platform Gallery in Clitheroe hosts a new exhibition called Botanic Gardens. The exhibition showcases around 20 UK makers who explore plant forms and structures in their work. Disciplines include metal, glass, ceramics, jewellery and mixed media.
From the website: ‘Botanic Gardens will offer a range of contemporary approaches to this subject area, which has offered an endless source of inspiration to artists. From makers who minutely explore the intimate forms and structures of native and tropical flora to those who take broader inspiration from the botanical world, the results will not fail to fascinate and delight the viewer.’
Exhibiting makers include Hannah Nunn and her paper cut, illuminated wall panels inspired by the countryside, Suzanne Potter who designs and makes iconic contemporary floral jewellery and Ruth Moilliet who explores the strength of nature through her sculptures, installations and glass presses.
The exhibition starts on 27th June and runs until 27th August. For more information visit www.ribblevalley.gov.uk/platformgallery.
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Picture: Buttercup wall panel by Hannah Nunn
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