The Art of Illustration – contemporary designers and artwork from the collection

A fabulous display of creativity will be revealed in the next exhibition at the Pannett Art Gallery.  Artworks on display range from nostalgic mid 20th Century illustrations created for children’s books, through to the beautiful and detailed gothic pencil drawings that help to retell the story of Dracula.

Included in the exhibition are some of the striking designs by George and Eileen Soper.

Also included is the artwork of Sylvia Venus who was painting at a similar time to the Soper family.  Sylvia also illustrated children’s books, including providing artwork for Enid Blyton.

In contrast to these historic images the contemporary designs of highly successful local artist Jessica Hogarth will showcase the process she has developed to construct her designs. Jessica’s striking images, which are a combination of her drawing skills digitally enhanced with stylish colour schemes are in demand throughout the world.

A beautiful pop-up book designed by talented Whitby based artist, Trish Phillips, offers an insight into the paper engineering required to construct pop-up mechanisms.

Layered with symbolism, the collection of original, beautifully detailed drawings by York artist Kirsty Maclennan bring to life Bram Stoker’s Dracula.