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New Artist Spotlight | Natasha Cooke
Natasha’s oil paintings stem from her fascination with the landscape surrounding her home in Weald, Kent. There is a bond we form seemingly subconsciously through small moments that connect us to the land that surrounds us. Whether it be through memory, seasonal rituals, or other inhabitants, these connections are special and only possible through getting to know the language of the landscape, spending time with it. It is this deep connection and sensitivity towards Natasha’s
7 days ago


Uncertain Boundaries | Russell Burden
A Lossenham Residency A Film by Kit Warren A Confluence of Elements Opening at Rye Art Gallery Saturday May 9th 2026 'A theatre of uncanny presence and distant whisperings of people long gone. The slow moving waters of their times now far out to sea' - Russell Burden / Lossenham Rye Art Gallery is proud to be showing the creative works undertaken as part of the Lossenham Project. Featuring Art , Music, Film & History drawn from the materials inspired and found in the Loss
7 days ago


John Piper C.H (1903-1992) | Seaweed and Lichen, South Cornwall 1943
A darkly beautiful landscape from John Piper in context 1943 was such a tumultuous time for Great Britain. Piper was an official war artist, here he depicts a bare beach between sea rocks and sky. A brooding painting with an uncomfortable intensity. The darkness of colour too emphasises the natural textures with grey blue shingle set against the dark greens of seaweed and the warmth of golden brown sands. A dramatic painting which captures our British coast in adversity and
Jan 19


Diana Low (1911-1975)
Diana was a well-known painter in oils and pastels as well as a talented printmaker. Her compositions mainly landscapes, Sussex beach Scenes included figurative subjects and still life had a unique and distinctive colour palette.
Dec 1, 2025


Landscape For The Terrified
Christopher Baker Film
Nov 14, 2025


The Seamstresses (c.1914) by Laura Sylvia Gosse
We are proud that our painting “seamstresses” by Laura Sylvia Gosse has been loaned to the Clark Art Institute in Williamstown Massachusetts, USA to feature in an exhibition.
Sep 1, 2025


‘Well Dearie’ Edward Burra (1905 - 1976)
Edward Burra (1905-1976) is a name that comes up regularly in Rye, as one of our most famous inhabitants there are many people who remember, recollect and eulogise about this enigmatic individual.
Jun 5, 2025


A Retrospective :'Notes From a Landscape" with photographer Terry Hulf at Rye Art Gallery
The body of photographic works created by Terry Hulf over the past 50 years tell epic stories of the area of Romney Marsh
Mar 17, 2025


The Art Of British Printmaking - Part two
Part Two of The Art Of British Printmaking. An engaging conversation between Rye Art Gallery Director Dr. Julian Day and the talented artist
Jul 23, 2024


The Art of British Print Making - Part one
During the engaging conversation between Rye Art Gallery Director Dr. Julian Day and the talented artist Edward Twohig
Jul 23, 2024
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