Quentin Blake: The Life of Birds, House of Illustration
- LocationLondon
- Type
- Salary
- Artformvisual arts
- ContactBecky Brewis info@houseofillustration.org.uk
Description
"A rare chance to see a selection of original drawings by Blake and enjoy a tightly-focused exhibition dedicated to one of his most rewarding subjects" – Creative Review. Read article.
"Brilliantly quirky ornithology and a 'kindly but penetrating' commentary on the human condition” – The Telegraph
This exhibition, curated by Quentin Blake himself, is the first ever to examine a theme that has intrigued him throughout his career – birds.
“I have always liked drawing birds. I can't quite explain why but it may be because like us, they are on two legs and have expressive gestures. It's a way of commenting on the people we see around us without actually drawing individuals.”
It shows a series of original drawings from his personal archive of birds in everyday situations, revealing a kindly but penetrating commentary on the human condition. The subtleties of the birds’ interactions show Blake’s mastery of conveying emotion through expression and gesture, a hallmark of his illustrations.
The Quentin Blake Gallery at House of Illustration is the only place in the world to show a continuous but changing exhibition of Blake’s work, exploring his archive of over 35,000 drawings, most of which have never been publicly displayed. It offers a unique insight into the artistic practice of one of the world’s defining illustrators.
Until Sunday 1 October 2017, 10am - 6pm, last entry: 5.30pm
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Quentin Blake: The Life of Birds / House of Illustration / London
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