Chasing the Light

Bringing together the work of plein air artists Julian Mason, Rupert Aker, Michael John Ashcroft, ROI and David Sawyer, RBA, this mixed show invites viewers to immerse themselves in the rich, impressionistic world of plein air painting. Racing against time, light and the elements, these artists capture their fleeting and intimate encounters with the landscape, yielding a collection that brims with a unique sense of energy, emotion and authenticity. 

Julian Mason | A plein air painter with a keen love of the outdoors, Julian communicates his ardent passion for the natural landscape through each of his paintings. Full of wild, uninhibited energy, his work encourages viewers to see and experience the landscape with an enlivened sense of appreciation. Often walking for miles through remote and rugged terrain, Julian is firmly dedicated to conveying the movement and light of the landscape in all seasons.

Rupert Aker | An impressionist painter with authentic passion and vision, landscape artist Rupert Aker conveys the experience and wonder of the natural world through each of his emotive paintings. With a firmly devoted following and collectors and collaborators including Jaime Oliver and the National Trust, Rupert continues to go from strength to strength as he masterfully translates the emotion and rhythm of the landscape.  

Michael John Ashcroft, ROI | Michael's style is contemporary, but grounded in his application of traditional methods. A member of the prestigious Royal Institute of Oil Painters, Manchester Academy of Fine Art and the iconic ‘Northern Boys’ group of painters, Michael is a both a well-recognised and much-respected face on the contemporary art scene.

David Sawyer, RBA | David describes himself as a modern British Impressionist, working within the tradition of landscape painting. He is primarily interested in architectural subjects and how light and the surrounding landscape reveal the nature of their structure, as well as create mood and atmosphere. A member of the Royal Society of British Artists and previous official tour artist to Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, David Sawyer is a multi-award winning artist of recognition amongst his contemporaries and beyond.