Kurt Jackson's 'And The Tide Gradually And Silently Creeps Up Over The Shingle And Weed To Get My Feet Wet, West Sussex'
Artist Kurt Jackson has long been a supporter of Greenpeace, employing his talents to help with our campaigns on a number of occasions. From sketching at a demonstration around the Aldermaston AWE nuclear weapons facility to joining the crew of the Esperanza to protest about dolphins dying in fishermen's nets, he's been throwing an artistic light on some of the most pressing issues we're currently facing.
His latest exhibition, The Solent Project: Painting The Two Coasts, is about to transfer to the Isle of Wight's leading arts centre, Quay Arts in picturesque Newport Harbour. It features some wonderfully atmospheric depictions of the channel separating the Isle of Wight from the rest of Hampshire. While there are no police cordons or bycatch depicted in these particular paintings, this stretch of coastline is (like many, many others) at risk from sea level rises - have a look at this map to see what will disappear under an extra 4m of sea water.
Kurt is very generously donating proceeds from the sale of one piece - And The Tide Gradually And Silently Creeps Up Over The Shingle And Weed To Get My Feet Wet, West Sussex - to Greenpeace. The exhibition is on from the 17 January to 27 February and, if you'd like to invest in some wonderfully evocative art while supporting us as the same time, you can contact the gallery via their website or on 01983 822940.
