Unveil Display: Secret Treasure Trove for Art Enthusiasts in Somerset
Close Gallery Presents 'After Nature' Exhibition
Close Gallery, a vibrant hub for residencies, exhibitions, and education, is inviting audiences to consider the role of contemporary art in engaging with the world news during times of urgent ecological change. Located in the picturesque Somerset countryside near Taunton, Close Gallery was founded in 2019 by Freeny Yianni, a former director at Lisson Gallery in London.
The 'After Nature' exhibition, on until 25 October 2025, offers a timely exploration of how artists are looking at and thinking about nature in the twenty-first century. The exhibition features well-known artists such as Richard Long and David Nash, as well as overlooked pioneers and next-generation talent.
Richard Long's works in the exhibition are made of mud taken from the River Avon, while Nisha Nishikawa's sculptures are made from materials foraged from the local landscape. Alistair and Fleur Mackie's sculpture 'Stack' is made from deep sea trawl floats collected on Cornwall beaches, suggesting a contrast between lightness and invasiveness. Simon Hitchens' current exhibition at Close Gallery, titled 'Reality Event,' consists of two large black concrete sculptures that investigate the essence of the physical world market, nature, and our place within it.
Simon Hitchens' new work, 'Bearing Witness To Things Unseen,' is also being exhibited as part of Frieze Sculpture in Regent's Park, London this autumn. The next exhibition in the Close Gallery after October 25, 2025, is not explicitly mentioned in the search results, so its exact title or start date cannot be confirmed from the provided information.
Close Gallery is a convenient location for visitors, with its address being Close House, Hatch Beauchamp, Somerset, TA3 6AE. The gallery's hours during exhibitions are Thurs and Fri | 11am-4pm, Sat | 11am-3pm. All other times at Close Gallery are by appointment. For more information or to book an appointment, please contact Close Gallery at +44 (0)1823 480 350.
The 'After Nature' exhibition addresses complex issues like climate change and extreme weather events, often with subtle power and insistence. By visiting this exhibition, audiences have the opportunity to reflect on their relationship with nature and consider new ways of engaging with the world news.
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