Exhibition : Burning Bright 20th – 28th June
Exhibition : Burning Bright
Dates : 20th – 28th June 10am – 6pm
Venue : The Gallery Brookvale House Oaker Matlock Derbyshire DE4 2JJ (AA Signposted) Admission Free
We are proud to present an exhibition of artwork by Pollyanna showcasing paintings inspired by her enduring love of and fascination with tigers.
Pollyanna first travelled to India in 1990 when she was invited by the Born Free Foundation to sketch and paint the charity’s very first wildlife rescue – five tigers which had been rescued from a roadside circus in Kent and flown to the beautiful natural Banerghatta reserve. The book ‘The Eye of the Tiger which tells the story of this journey, with a foreword by Dame Virginia McKenna – will be available at the exhibition.
Pollyanna returned to India many times, working with Project Tiger rangers deep in protected reserves. The journeys were not without danger – on one heart stopping occasion she was charged by a wild tiger – a moment she recreated on canvas when safely back in her studio!
Pollyanna also braved temperatures as low as -60 on expedition into the snowbound wastelands of the Russian Far East to search for the highly endangered Siberian Tiger. Here she lived in a log cabin in the forests without running water or electricity, walking across the frozen river every evening to full a bucket with water through a hole in the ice. But all the hardships were worth it to get a sighting of a wild tiger – and sketch a family of cubs at a research station.
Previously unseen paintings and sketches from the these journeys will be on display in the gallery, alongside artwork featuring the wildlife which shares the tiger’s habitat – including peacocks, elephants and leopards.Two new limited edition prints will be launched at the exhibition. Also on display throughout will be Pollyanna’s extensive ranges of books, greetings cards, fine art and limited edition prints, and a wide variety of gift ware featuring her work, including brand new sewing kits and decals as launched live on television! A sneak preview of next year’s charity Christmas cards will also be available.
Pollyanna’s daughter Anna-Louise will be in the gallery throughout the exhibition and will be happy to chat to visitors about the artwork on display.
A minimum of Ten Percent of all sales throughout the exhibition will be donated to worldwide conservation projects through the Pollyanna Pickering Foundation.
Visitors to the gallery will have the opportunity to purchase prize draw tickets to win a unique hand-embellished giclee print.
The gallery is open 10 am – 6 pm during Exhibitions. Admission is free. Outside exhibitions visits are strictly by appointment only.
Tea and coffee are available throughout. During Summer events visitors are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy in Pollyanna’s garden.
HOW TO FIND THE GALLERY :
The gallery is located at : Brookvale House Oker Matlock Derbyshire DE4 2JJ – just one mile from Matlock. It is AA signposted during each event.
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There is a car park for up to 12 cars – and additional parking available in the layby opposite the entrance, and along the road.
If you need additional directions please phone 01629 558510
The June Exhibition has been made possible in part by the very generous Donations and Bequests of Treasured Original Paintings by collectors of Pollyanna’s work.
All Funds from the sale of these paintings will go to The Pollyanna Pickering Foundation. Our grateful thanks for their kindness and generosity