A series of paintings by local artist Jessie Davies, focussing on the Humber wetlands, alongside the impact of climate change on their associated estuary environments.

Local artist Jessie Davies often finds herself immersed in the reedbeds of the Humber estuary, drawing, painting and investigating the fragile ecologies of these threatened freshwater habitats. Jessie’s work for ‘Climate Change: Wetlands’ exhibition, focuses on the Far Ings and Barrow Haven wetlands, and the impact of climate change on these environments.

As Jessie has spent most of her life in a wheelchair, she is able to experience the wetlands from close to the ground, surrounded by the foliage, down by the water with limited freedom of movement whilst the weather conditions and light change all around her. The paintings are rough textured and full of restless movement, depicting an environment in flux. Whilst outwardly colourful and atmospheric, they also reveal darker, more disturbing undercurrents. Through colour and texture Jessie’s artwork reflects on the fundamental interdependence of humankind and the natural world.

Joseph Wright Hall, ground floor – level access and accessible parking & toilets with free admission – (Booking not required but please wear a face covering as part of our Covid precautions)

Exhibiton opening event Saturday 3 October 10am-4pm, Wednesdays & Fridays 10am-4pm, Saturdays & Sundays, 10am–4pm