‘Riot of colour’: Gillian Ayres show in Devon just the tonic for gloomy times
Summary
A new art exhibition called "A Life in Colour" is on display at The Box museum in Plymouth, Devon. The show features the vibrant work of British artist Gillian Ayres, celebrating her use of bold colors and her long career as a painter.Key Facts
- The exhibition highlights paintings by Gillian Ayres, a British artist who died in 2018.
- Ayres was known for her bright colors and abstract style, focusing on feeling rather than meaning.
- The show covers seven decades of her work, from early landscapes to large murals and vibrant late pieces.
- Some murals from the 1950s that were covered by wallpaper were rediscovered in excellent condition.
- Ayres lived in north Devon for the last 30 years of her life, where she created many late works.
- The Box museum in Plymouth won the Art Fund Museum of the Year award, where this exhibition is held.
- Ayres was described as a "painter’s painter" who stayed true to painting even when it was less popular.
- Her family recalls challenges in moving her large paintings from her rural studio due to their size and location.
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