Gallery 1 - Drawing The Night In

Please note, on Saturday 30 November Gallery 1 will be closed for an event from 2-3.30pm. 

As the hour changes and the autumn light gives way to darkness, six artists come together to mark the drawing in of night. Their diverse and seductive interpretations, united by the subject of night's blackness and quiet shadows show the subject of night is a dark and personal one. Little is known of this 'other world', a tapestry of shadows that absorbs a third of our lived experience. Research suggests that sleep was traditionally split into two segments, with a natural waking period in the middle of the night - echoes of this, scientists say, may be what keeps us awake in the early hours when worries and unfettered thoughts take over.

Engaging with the Young Gallery's permanent collection, while offering their own individual interpretations, these six artists explore these questions and more, inviting the viewer to reflect on their own private experience of night. Featuring collaborating artists Henny Burnett, Susan Francis, Nick Grellier, Debbie Lee, Prudence Maltby and Corinna Spencer. 

Free admission. Located across Gallery 1 and 2. Open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm. The exhibition runs from 25 October 2024 to 4 January 2025.

Please note, the exhibition contains adult themes which may be unsuitable for younger visitors.

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