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An exhibition currently being held at the Granary Gallery in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, features the work of LS Lowry, a frequent visitor to the town. One of Lowry’s paintings on display is of Bridge Street, which has remained largely unchanged over the last 80 years since he captured it in 1938. Inspired by the painting, Jonathan Macfarlane, a local business owner, had the idea to recreate the scene with people dressed as characters from the legendary artist’s work, resulting in a successful community event.
Over 100 people participated in the recreation of Lowry’s painting. Among them was Ian Leech, who previously had a Lowry print hanging on his wall and thought it would be a unique opportunity to be a part of one of the artist’s works. Student Jack Brodie, who studies history, was interested in seeing how they would recreate a historical painting.
Lowry is famous for his representation of working-class life in northern England’s industrial areas. His paintings often feature the matchstick men and dogs that have become somewhat of a signature. The recreation in Berwick-upon-Tweed was thoroughly enjoyed by the community, with lots of attendees and dogs dressed up to match the painting.
The head of visual arts for the Maltings Trust, James Lowther, praised the idea, saying that it was an excellent way to recreate one of Lowry’s most iconic works of Berwick. Everyone involved received congratulations and had a great time taking part in the activity, proving what a community can achieve with a bit of inspiration.
BBC North East and Cumbria has been covering the event and encourages ideas to be sent to the newsroom. Links to further related stories and internet sources are available on their webpage
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