Drawing the Night In at The Young Gallery, Salisbury 24 October- 4 January Monday –Saturday 10-5pm
‘As the hour changes and the autumn light gives way to darkness, six artists come together to mark the drawing in of the night. Their diverse and seductive interpretations, united by the subject of night’s blackness and quiet shadows, explore and reveal the idiosyncrasies, subtleties, and truths of the dark hours. Engaging with the Young Gallery’s permanent collection, while offering their own individual interpretations, the artists invite the viewer to reflect on their own private experience of night.’
Pictured here is my painting Sleepwalker. A girl descends the stairs in stardust. During covid lockdown sleep patterns changed for some people. I started painting in different areas of the house. I made this painting of a sleepwalker descending the stairs in a trance. I was reminded of sleepwalking down the stairs as a child. I recalled waiting for the sandman to sprinkle sleep dust to send me sweet dreams. The drawing is by Susan Francis.