landscapes<\/a> inspired by Ted Hughes\u2019 poem Moors. Interestingly, Hughes himself originally wrote the poem in response to pictures by photographer Fay Godwin, creating a layered dialogue between visual and literary inspiration.\n<\/p>\n\n L Amy Charlesworth says she dislikes poetry but found some to fit with her artwork including a short verse on a blue tit by Paul Curtis.\n<\/p>\n
\n Karen Harman, known for her sensitive animal portraits, draws on Mary Oliver\u2019s Little Dog\u2019s Rhapsody in the Night. Her work captures the emotional bond between humans and animals, with particular attention to expression and character.\n<\/p>\n
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Sue Strange at work on St Aiden’s\n<\/p>\n
\n Leeds-based artist Paul Hudson, who is also a poet, presents three works accompanied by his own verses. His pieces explore themes of spirituality, seasonal change, and the passage of time. One example, Hare, evokes the turning of winter into spring through rhythmic and symbolic imagery.\n<\/p>\n
\n Judy Sale\u2019s work reflects her passion for environmental issues and human equality. A former US citizen, she experienced the loss of her physical voice during a difficult citizenship process, but continues to express herself powerfully through art. Her mixed-media piece Fire and Ice, inspired by Robert Frost\u2019s poem, explores the fragility of the planet and the urgency of its protection.\n<\/p>\n
\n Sue Strange, based in Lothersdale, finds inspiration in Wendell Berry\u2019s The Peace of Wild Things. Her landscapes reflect a search for calm in a chaotic world. One painting depicts Styhead Tarn in the Lake District, a long-time favourite landscape, while another captures St Aidan\u2019s Nature Park near Leeds, a reclaimed industrial site. Both works emphasise the restorative power of nature.\n<\/p>\n
\n Jan Whittock draws inspiration from her immediate surroundings, particularly her garden. Her imagery of plants and birds connect with lines by Sylvia Plath describing a pheasant moving through long grass. Currently working in printmaking, Whittock experiments with techniques such as etching, lithography, and lino printing, enjoying the variety these processes offer.\n<\/p>\n
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Jan Whittock on the printing press\n<\/p>\n
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Kate Stewart’s Spring and Fall, painted and embroidered fabric\n<\/p>\n
\n Nancy Stedman mentioned her initial uncertainty before discovering a short but evocative poem by Edward Thomas. Inspired by its delicate depiction of seasonal change, she developed a piece imagining a rook\u2019s-eye view of the landscape. Her method involves layering paint, texture, and collage, allowing the image to emerge gradually rather than following a fixed plan.\n<\/p>\n
\n The exhibition\u2019s strength lies in its variety. Some artists closely follow the imagery or narrative of their chosen poems, while others respond more abstractly, focusing on mood and atmosphere. Together, the works create a rich dialogue between visual and literary art.\n<\/p>\n
\n Ultimately, this exhibition reflects the collaborative spirit of Aire Valley Arts. While each piece stands alone, collectively they form a thoughtful exploration of how poetry can inspire new ways of seeing. Visitors are encouraged not only to look more closely at the artworks, but also to reflect on how visual interpretation can deepen our understanding of words.\n<\/p>\n
\n *The exhibition runs until Sunday May 17.\n<\/p>\n
\n *The Bingley Gallery, 29b Park Road, Bingley BD164BQ\n<\/p>\n
\n *For more information and opening times visit davidstarleyartist.com\/bingley\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Each artist has selected a poem as a starting point, interpreting its themes, imagery, and emotional tone through…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":404638,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[442,498,499,500,501,156,111,139,69],"class_list":["post-404637","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-arts-and-design","tag-arts","tag-arts-and-design","tag-artsanddesign","tag-artsdesign","tag-design","tag-entertainment","tag-new-zealand","tag-newzealand","tag-nz"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/404637","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=404637"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/404637\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/404638"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=404637"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=404637"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=404637"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}