Forthcoming Harrogate exhibition will showcase artist who 'grows beauty from chaos' at top indie gallery
A leading independent Harrogate gallery is inviting art lovers to join it this summer for the launch of a new solo exhibition by Yorkshire artist Thomas James Butler.
Thank You, Sorry, and Congratulations is an evolution of Butler's journey into Floriography and The language of flowers; a style that debuted in the group exhibition Infinite Nature in Oslo, 2023.
Located at 15 Cheltenham Mount in Harrogate, RedHouse Gallery will be presenting Flower paintings from Butler's residency at Minnow and Wolf Flower Farm in East Hampshire will be on view alongside prints, sculpture, film, and an exciting collaborative series with Candie Payne.
Born in North Yorkshire in 1982, Butler’s expressive paintings “grow beauty from chaos” with a focus on the natural world.
Vivid petal silhouettes are captured in stasis, forming fluid and bold compositions.
The Reoccurring motif of nature’s blooms, evoking a sense of beauty and hope.
"Nature gives every shape, colour, and pattern we could dream of, and provides us with everything we need to live,” said Butler.
"We should be thanking nature on a daily basis, apologising for our treatment of it, and congratulating it for its absolute magnitude."
A preview of Thank You, Sorry, and Congratulations will take place on Friday, August 7 from 6pm to 8pm.
First established 20 years ago, RedHouse has a strong reputation in the field of contemporary art, pop art and street art, attracting the likes of Sir Peter Blake, Vic Reeves and The Coral to make personal appearances.
More information at: https://www.redhouseoriginals.com/