York Fine Arts is delighted to announce the 10th anniversary exhibition of ‘Clare Haley: Light of Yorkshire’, a solo exhibition of original paintings by contemporary landscape artist Clare Haley. Unveiling her largest collection of work to date, Clare once more tells the story of the changeable northern landscape as it responds to light and the elements. In this highly anticipated show, collectors old and new are invited to roam and lose themselves in the raw, dramatic beauty of nature’s wild panoramas.
To mark this special anniversary exhibition, Clare will be releasing an exclusive collection of 10 smaller ‘Windows to the Wild’ paintings alongside her main body of work, as well as her first ever signed limited edition print. In addition, the gallery will also be hosting a Meet the Artist event on Saturday, 2 August from 1-3pm, giving visitors the opportunity to meet Clare and talk about her work, her inspiration and her process.
Clare works primarily from memory, pushing the boundaries of imagination whilst retaining the organic integrity of her subject. She describes her work as “contemporary northern landscapes which mostly appear timeless, of any era—earthy, wild places to become lost in.” She develops the atmospheric content of her paintings through location photography, research of weather and cloud consequences, imagined places and her experience living in an area of raw beauty. With nods to the drama of John Martin’s apocalyptic paintings and to the colours and heritage of Sidney Richard Percy’s landscapes, Clare’s own unique style resurrects the tradition of British landscape painting and brings it into the 21st century with graceful transcendence.
Increasingly one of Yorkshire’s most recognisable and collectible contemporary artists, Clare has achieved marked success and recognition over the course of her career, gaining an international and loyal collector base enamoured of her work. In 2023, she was selected for the prestigious New Light Prize Exhibition, cementing her place amongst the rising stars of Northern art and beyond.
Gallery Manager Deanna Dawkins says,
“It has been an absolute pleasure and privilege to work with Clare these past 10 years and an even greater joy to watch the wonder of her work take root and thrive across ever growing audiences throughout this time. Timeless and achingly familiar, her work deeply resonates with a vast range of people, but especially those like Clare who hold the wild, rugged call of the landscape—including Clare’s own beloved Yorkshire—in reverent regard. The chance to celebrate Clare and this exciting milestone on Yorkshire Day of all days brings Clare’s achievements wonderfully full circle."
The exhibition opens at York Fine Arts on Thursday, 1st of August and runs until Sunday, 31st of August 2025, with a Meet the Artist event from 1-3pm on Saturday, 2 August. Due to expected high volume of interest in the show, an early viewing is recommended. Preview catalogues will also be available upon request, with all artwork available to purchase upon receipt of the catalogue.
For press enquiries or high-resolution images, please telephone Deanna Dawkins on 01904 634221 or email [email protected].
