Inspired by Nature at Slimbridge

Until 5 January – Artists inspired by the nature and wildlife on show at Slimbridge Wildfowl and Wetland Trust’s Centre in Slimbridge will be displaying their work at the new Inspired by Nature exhibition.

The Inspired by Nature exhibition, at Slimbridge Wetland Centre from Sunday 9 November 2008 to Monday 5 January 2009, is set to give art-loving visitors the chance to see an array of work inspired by the natural sights at the Wildfowl and Wetland Trust’s Gloucestershire headquarters.

Artists showcasing their work include Romaine Dennistoun, who draws directly from life; Caro Brownhill, who encourages conservation through her life-long passion for painting animals and birds; and Liam and Neil Dalrymple who both create ceramic and stoneware sculptures inspired by wildlife and freshwater habitat. All of the pieces on display will be for sale.

Romaine Dennistoun, who has spent many afternoons drawing at Slimbridge over the past year, said: ‘It’s closeness to the estuary lends it a particular light. Slimbridge for me is wide skies, dark water and a swan’s white wings. It is also a place of peace.’

Caro Brownhill added: ‘I love spending time at Slimbridge and I like, where possible, to raise awareness through my art. My hope in painting is that perhaps an animal or bird will be noticed just a little more and someone will look twice at a previously overlooked species. How exciting, invariably beautiful and life-enriching they are and how lucky we are to have them.’

Event: Inspired by Nature art exhibition
Venue: Slimbridge Wetland Centre
Dates: Sunday 9 November 2008 to Monday 5 January 2009
Times: Slimbridge Wetland Centre is open from 9.30am to 5pm daily
Tickets: Normal admission prices of £7.95 for adults, £6.15 for concessions and £4.35 for children applies, with free access to the art exhibition for all visitors. See wwt.org.uk, email info.slimbridge@wwt.org.uk or call (01453) 891900 for more information.

SoGlos.com
7 November 2008