Pocklington artist returns home with exhibition inspired by the town

Artist and writer Helen Frank, who recently returned to her hometown of Pocklington, is showcasing her latest work at Pocklington Arts Centre.

Pocklington artist returns home with exhibition inspired by the town

A new art exhibition in Pocklington is inviting visitors to experience a familiar place through unfamiliar eyes.

Artist and writer Helen Frank, who recently returned to her hometown of Pocklington after a decade spent exhibiting in cities such as Paris and London, is showcasing her latest work at Pocklington Arts Centre in a show titled 'A Pocklington Panoramic'.

Running from Saturday, August 29, to Friday, September 25, the exhibition features large-scale, Cubist-influenced drawings of Pocklington that explore memory, perspective, and the layered experience of place.

Ms Frank said: "This exhibition is not like anything I have done before.

"I don’t usually work on a large scale, nor have I worked with an architectural subject matter.

"I have tried to capture as much detail as I can, so perhaps they could see something in the artwork that draws their attention and will inspire them to explore the town further."

During the making of the drawings, Ms Frank created a digital collage, as she was temporarily without studio space after moving house.

She added: "I may yet show that as part of the exhibition because it was an interesting part of the process for me."

Ms Frank holds a Master of Fine Art with Distinction from Sheffield Hallam and has exhibited internationally.

She has previously shown work at The Sorbonne in Paris, as well as in Berlin and London.

A preview evening will be held on Thursday, September 3, from 5.30pm to 7pm, and admission to the exhibition is free.