A captivating new exhibition in St Ives is shining a spotlight on Barbara Hepworth's vibrant and often overlooked colourful sculptures. The display presents a fresh dimension to the renowned British artist's work, revealing her experimental use of bold hues alongside her signature abstract forms.
Rediscovering Hepworth's Colourful Legacy
While Barbara Hepworth is best known for her monochromatic stone and bronze works, this exhibition focuses specifically on her more colourful creations. These pieces demonstrate Hepworth's innovative approach to materials and her willingness to push boundaries in modernist sculpture.
The St Ives Connection
The coastal town of St Ives holds special significance in Hepworth's career, having been her home and creative base for much of her working life. The exhibition location pays homage to this deep connection between artist and place.
Exhibition Highlights
Visitors can expect to see:
- Rarely exhibited painted plaster works
- Vibrant gouache studies that informed her sculptures
- Documentation of Hepworth's colour experiments
- Works showing the influence of the Cornish landscape
The exhibition offers art lovers a unique opportunity to experience a different side of Hepworth's creative output, challenging conventional perceptions of her work.
Why This Exhibition Matters
This focused display provides important insights into Hepworth's artistic process and her engagement with colour theory. It reveals how colour was integral to her three-dimensional works, not just her two-dimensional pieces.
The exhibition runs until late autumn, giving ample time for visitors to discover this fascinating aspect of one of Britain's most important 20th-century artists.
