Time and Place - An Exhibition of Drawings and Poetry

You are invited to attend the grand opening of Time and Place - the latest exhibition by Leeds based artist Paul Digby and Barnsley writer/ poet Ian McMillan.

The launch event takes place on Thursday April 25th from 6pm onwards at Northlight Arts centre in Chapel Allerton.

Join us for an unmissable evening of poetry readings by seasoned performer Ian and exquisite drawings by Paul. This collaboration of work has been beautifully put together into a book designed by Stuart Harvey which will be available to buy on the night.

The launch event will include music, food and licensed bar.

Throughout his career, Paul has exhibited extensively in prestigious venues, such as EAST Gallery, Royal Society of Sculptors Gallery, Leeds City Gallery, the Cornerhouse in Manchester, and the internationally renowned Saatchi Gallery. His artistic journey has been marked by a continuous pursuit of new skills and techniques.

While Paul’s artistic repertoire encompasses painting and sculpture, drawing remains at its core. He draws inspiration from George Seurat’s drawings, particularly in the mastery of light and dark, cross hatching, and the layered application of materials, such as graphite and fixative.

Ian McMillan (b. 1956) is one of the UK’s best known contemporary poets. Aside from many books (for adults and children), sometimes including prose and plays, he has also made appearances on television, on all the national BBC radio channels (through which he was recently listed as the 22nd most powerful person in radio), in diverse newspapers and magazines, and as a poet in residence in a wide range of places including Barnsley FC and the Humberside Police. He also maintains a breathtaking schedule of appearances in schools, prisons and arts festivals.

The exhibition runs from April 20th - May 3rd
Gallery opening times:
Mon: 10am - 4pm
Weds: 10am - 4pm
Thur: 10am - 4pm
Fri: 10am - 4pm
Sat: 10am - 3pm

There is free parking at Northlight.

The gallery is fully wheelchair accessible.

Host or Publisher Northlight Arts Centre