The Amazing World of Trees

Trees are the largest plants on earth and some of the oldest. Bath Society of Botanical Painters has taken up the daunting challenge of capturing their strong forms and delicate beauty in their exhibition The Amazing World of Trees which will be on display from October 5th to 23rd at Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institute, Queen Square, Bath BA1 2HN

Trees and woodland are a vital component of British landscape and provide shelter, food fuel, protection and shade for us all. Even the best cameras still struggle to capture the full depth of field and high contrasts of sunlight but a botanical artist is free to do just that. Botanical painting is, by its very nature, about detail, with artists trained to make intense observation of the subject and portray a composition that is both scientifically accurate and pleasing.

All the artists live and work near Bath and meet every week to paint together. Members of the group have won both National and International awards for their work.

During the exhibition, Alan Power, Garden and Estate Manager for Stourhead, will be giving a talk entitled My Life with Trees and Theirs with Me on 13th October at 7.30. Please find further information at www.bsba.co.uk

Exhibition opening times:

Thursday 5 - Monday 23 October 2017. 10am - 4pm daily. (Closed Sundays)