Amble artist’s new exhibition
RePUBlic, a contemporary art gallery and community space is based on the ground floor of the former Kings Head pub in Blyth. It is set to host an exhibition by Amble artist Luke McTaggart.
Luke McTaggart
The exhibition entitled ‘Light Takes the Tree’, represents the most recent work of the artist.The title references a line in ‘The Waking’, a poem by Theodore Roethke.
Luke explains: “When I was thinking about how to tie the show together, I began to look at some of my favourite poetry. I’ve liked Roethke’s work for some time and recognise a similar sense of reverence, and reverie, at nature that I myself feel. The line, ‘Light takes the Tree; but who can tell us how’ seemed to grow louder each time I returned to the poem. I felt it reflected the mixture of surprise and wonder I feel when light takes over the landscape.”
He adds, “Most of the 14 paintings are derived from the landscape in and around Morwick. The landscape there has a really magical quality. I visit often, walking both sides of the River Coquet, usually at dusk when the light begins to wane. It’s a really special, personal kind of experience”.
The exhibition is open until Saturday 2 August. For a full (digital) catalogue, including a list of works for sale with prices, please email Luke at lmctaggart7@hotmail.com.
