This October, in a nod to York's renowned reputation as a haunted city and the spectral spirit of the Halloween season, Stephenson's Gallery presents 'Gothic & Ghostly: Art of the Macabre'. This atmospheric and hauntingly beautiful exhibition delves into the shadows of the human imagination, offering a captivating experience for those who find beauty in the mysterious and poetry in the unsettling.We have delved into our Northern and Eastern European collections to curate a journey across a spectrum of the macabre, from the psychological to the folkloric, the surreal to the visceral. The show features an extraordinary selection of paintings, sculptures, and drawings that draw inspiration from the uncanny, ghostly tales, and the sublime terror of the unknown. This is an exploration of what haunts us, in our minds, our bodies, and our landscapes. The exhibition brings together four unique artistic voices:
Romanian surrealist Adrian Paiu constructs quiet, metaphysical dreamscapes where the laws of reality dissolve, revealing the unsettling depths of the subconscious.
Drawing from the brooding heritage of his native Yorkshire, Anthony Hodgson channels the spirit of literary Gothicism into intense works that explore the eternal conflict between damnation and redemption.
Scarborough artist Andrew Cheetham captures the ghosts of industrial heritage and the haunting grandeur of the North Yorkshire coast, his atmospheric works evoking the melancholic beauty of decay.
Fusing the raw energy of street art with visceral expressionism, Slovakian painter Miloš Hronec confronts the inner demons of the human condition, his distorted figures exposing the macabre nature of psychological suffering.
Join us, if you dare, as we navigate the shadows and celebrate the profound, eerie beauty of the macabre in art. 'Gothic & Ghostly' is a must-see attraction for tourists and locals alike looking to immerse themselves in the true spirit of the Halloween season.
https://stephensonsgallery.co.uk/show/stephensons-gallery-gothic-ghostly-art-of-the-macabre