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23
Nov 2020
Showcasing the beauty of Nidderdale through art
Many of us have come to appreciate nature more during lockdown, including Nidderdale landscape artist Sarah Garforth.
In normal times, Nidderdale's rivers, reservoirs and footpaths are Sarah's muse — but the last year has given her breathing space to look at where she lives in a new way.
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Sarah works from Ramsgill Studio in Upper Nidderdale, which she bought nine years ago as a derelict barn to convert into a contemporary space to showcase her work and that of fellow artists.
She said she is fortunate to be able to call Nidderdale her home and to be able to use creativity as a tool to get through this strange year.
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Sarah has had lots of commissions during lockdown. She said more people were coming to Nidderdale to take inspiration for art, to explore or simply relax.
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An exhibition based on Nidd Gorge will take place from December 12 until spring at Chantry House Gallery in Ripley. It is also being held online for people who cannot attend due to lockdown.
The exhibition includes art from Sarah as well as Hanna Kerwin, Mark Sofilas, John Thornton and William Watson.
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