An Artistic Aviary at The Watts Contemporary

Opening at Watts Contemporary Gallery on 9 July, An Artistic Aviary presents work by 17 contemporary artists in a wide range of media to celebrate the art of birds.

 

Bringing together paintings, ceramics, prints and sculpture, the exhibition explores humankind’s relationship with birds and highlights their continuing inspiration for artists.

 

Birds have always been a source of wonder and mystery for artists. They have been used as powerful symbols of freedom and beauty, idolised for their extraordinary colour and form, celebrated for their song and admired for their almost magical abilities of flight and navigation.

 

More recently, as issues of climate change have become pressing, contemporary artists have portrayed bird life to draw attention to issues of conservation, extinction and the vital need to protect wildlife for future generations.

 

An Artistic Aviary features work by some of the best known UK artists currently exploring these themes.

Located in the woodlands of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village is surrounded by beautiful bird life. This summer, we invite visitors to discover our woodland and to enjoy our exhibitions and events, including An Artistic Aviary.

 

We are delighted to be presenting work by leading contemporary artists who continue to be inspired by our birds and by our heritage, and we look forward to sharing their wonderful work with you.