September
MICHAEL BARNFATHER
Solo Exhibition of New Work
10th - 25th September 2010
The Ridgeway Gallery is thrilled to host its first solo show of paintings by Michael Barnfather.
One of England's leading landscape painters, Michael was born at Ilkeston, Derbyshire, later studying at the Derby College of Art. Whilst working for Rolls Royce as a technical artist, he pursued his love of painting and received acclaim for his work at various exhibitions and galleries. Having spent nine years as an amateur artist, he turned professional in 1964.
Michael has now been painting the British countryside for over forty-five years, recording his subjects with understanding and great technical ability. His style is unique and instantly recognisable; combining broad panoramas and tightly drawn detail with great skill; achieving a painting that is just as satisfying in close-up as from a distance.
This is Michael’s first major show in Bakewell for six years.
Meet Michael at the gallery on the afternoons of Friday 10th and Saturday 11th September, noon until 3.30pm
