Exhibition open: 16.07.08 - 10.08.08
Opening times: Tue-Fri 12pm-5pm; Sat&Sun 11am-4pm

An exhibition of Stephen Gray's current expressive series of ink and watercolour paintings, exploring the countryside and waterways where he lives in Oxfordshire. Stephen studied at the West Sussex College of Design and has a background in graphic design and illustration, working for design consultancies and advertising agencies in the UK and overseas. His paintings reflect aspects of his training and experience, showing a keen eye for graphic content, surface texture and detail, all tied to a strong use of colour. "The starting point with my painting, from the conceptual process through to the finished work, is influenced by location and the medium I'm using. This Treescape series is largely influenced by being out in the country. I have always been a country boy and I still live by the river, walking in the fields every day and enjoying the changing views through the seasons. These are landscapes inspired by these experiences but the particular technique of ink on paper I have used in this series is as much of a theme as the trees themselves." Stephen Gray.