Wed 29 Apr
|Southampton City Art Gallery
A Cornish Sketchbook
Join artist Brian Elwell for April's illustrated talk.
Time & Location
29 Apr 2026, 10:30 – 11:30 BST
Southampton City Art Gallery, Civic Centre, Commercial Rd, Southampton SO14 7LY, UK
About the event
Brian Elwell is an artist who lives in Bath. He was a senior lecturer in fine at the Southampton Institute for Arts and Humanities. He is currently the Gallery Directory for Burdall's Yard in Bath and runs the Riverside Studios at Swineford. His work is widely exhibited.
Brian made an intensive working tour of the Neolithic and industrial landmarks of the west Penwith landscape in 1992. A Cornish Sketchbook is a facsimile of the original pocket sketchbooks with ink and watercolour paintings he made during his trip. This talk will describe his experience, and consider associated aspects of art history and practice.
About the event:
We're meeting in the Lecture Theatre, Southampton City Art Gallery.
You don't need to reserve a seat, but it helps us plan the event if you let us know you're coming by registering.