Looking at the life and work of a playful, enigmatic artist.
Eric Ravilious was only 39 when he died on active service as a war artist in 1942, yet he had already achieved amazing things. A brilliant wood engraver and designer, he is best known today for his haunting watercolours in which lighthouses, white horses, empty rooms and downland paths become marvels.
Over the past decade James Russell has explored many of these paintings in depth, teasing out stories and characters hidden in the wings.
This talk illuminates the life and work of a playful, enigmatic artist. The paintings are a delight, the Ravilious story funny, sad and full of surprises.
THE ARTS SOCIETY ACCREDITED LECTURER
Mr James Russell
Having studied History at Pembroke College, Cambridge, James Russell enjoyed a lengthy stint selling contemporary paintings and sculpture in Santa Fe, New Mexico, an experience that inspired him to begin writing and lecturing on 20th century art. Of his dozen or so books, one was a Sunday Times book of the year, while his writing has been described by critics as 'insightful', 'informative' and 'enjoyably readable'. James has curated major exhibitions at Dulwich Picture Gallery and for museums around the country. He bases his lectures on wide-ranging original research into the subjects that fascinate him.
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