Recent Exhibition 

Wanderlust at D-Unit Gallery in Bristol

2nd-10th March 1024
 

A solo exhibition of travel sketchbooks and finalised drawings made during family trips around Europe
 
Richard Higgs’ travel sketchbooks and larger charcoal drawings are being shown publicly for the first time at D-UNIT in March. At first glance, his works offer a private glimpse into the family downtime spent away from his demanding career. Yet, since the late 80s, these journeys have informed his professional life, with the sketchbooks becoming the visual basis for the ground-breaking travel series Rough Guides produced by Janet Street-Porter for BBC2. Therefore, this exhibition is one of reflection on that colourful and busy life around the plaza and painterly contemplation of the fresh dishes served in terracotta platters. However, it is also a record of Richard’s internal storyboard, at work, gathering and ruminating for purposes beyond the pages shown in this exhibition.

Please note:
Limited edition prints are available to purchase from the artist.