RENOWNED Inkberrow artist John Harris is holding his 40th – and he says final – exhibition later this month.
Before resigning his post after 25 years of art teaching, first in Wales, in Malawi and as head of art at a Redditch High School, John held his first local art exhibition in Inkberrow School Hall.
A couple of years later, the Old Shop, a little gallery on the village green opened, so that became the venue for what became John’s annual Inkberrow exhibition for about ten years.
In 1986 he became a professional full-time artist.
When the village bakery was converted into offices ‘The Hidden Gallery’ came into being.
With sons Tom and David also exhibiting it became a popular little shop but shop-hours didn’t suit the boys and John didn’t like his painting-time being interrupted by customers, so with mixed feelings the year-long project came to an end.
By lucky coincidence, a new bowls pavilion had just been completed in the village.
When a tentative enquiry was made, the Inkberrow Bowlers were happy to fit a week-long exhibition into their quiet winter schedule and the last whole week in November has been marked ‘Exhibition’ ever since.
Although John is calling this his ’40th and Final Inkberrow Exhibition’ he has no intention to stop painting – just having a re-think and will continue to supply several UK galleries, plus one in Dubai, also other events and group exhibitions from time to time through the year.
He’s also happy to take on commissions.
The exhibition runs from Saturday to Friday, November 20-26 from 10am to 5pm at the Bowls Pavilion, Sands Road. Inkberrow. WR7 4HJ. There’s free parking at the village hall, free admission and a warm welcome.
For more on John, visit: www.harris-watercolours.com
