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Grazing Upon the Countryside: Showcasing Animal and Landscape Oil Paintings by Greta Vilidaite
7–14 September
Award-winning Sheffield artist, nature lover and former neuroscientist Greta Vilidaite marks the end of her year-long Arts Council project with a solo exhibition of 25+ oil paintings.
Visitors can indulge in a respite from their busy lives, immersing themselves in captivating animal and landscape paintings that exude movement, light, and a sense of wanderlust.
Greta's belief centres around the growing detachment of society from nature. She advocates for prioritising the bond between humans and the natural world to safeguard wild spaces and promote better health. Through her art, Greta delves into the idea of a slower, more straightforward life, partly drawing inspiration from animals, as a way to escape the pressures of modern life and fast-paced work culture.
After experiencing severe burnout as a neuroscientist, Greta Vilidaite turned to painting in 2019 to regain her wellbeing and reconnect with nature. Since becoming a full-time artist she completed an ambitious project creating 100 oil paintings in 100 days, has exhibited her work in numerous exhibitions around the country, and won three awards for her work in he last year.
The exhibition is open and free to the public. Greta will also be delivering an artist talk and an oil painting workshop during the week. Please check her website for details: gretavilidaite.co.uk
Everyone is welcome to the Opening Night but please RSVP beforehand by sending Greta an email - greta@gretavilidaite.co.uk
Programme
7 September, 6pm - 9pm Opening Night drinks reception (RSVP by email)
8 September, 11am - 6pm Open to public
9 September, 9.30am - 5pm Painting workshop (please book)
10 September, 10am - 4pm Open to public
11 September, 11am - 6pm Open to public
12 September,11am - 8pm Open to public
6pm - 8pm Artist talk and demo (free to the public)
13 September, 11am - 6pm Open to public
14 September, 11am - 6pm Open to public
