Grazing Upon the Countryside
Solo Exhibition | Meanwhile Space, Sheffield | September 7-14th
Can't make it to the event? See the paintings online!
Location: Meanwhile Space
2-4 Matilda street (just off The Moor), Sheffield, S1 4QY
Programme
09.07 6pm - 9pm Opening Night (RSVP by email)
09.08 11am - 6pm Open to public
09.09 9:30am - 5pm Painting workshop (please book)
09.10 10am - 4pm Open to public
09.11 11am - 6pm Open to public
09.12 11am - 8pm Open to public
6pm - 8pm Artist talk and demo (free to the public)
09.13 11am - 6pm Open to public
09.14 11am - 6pm Open to public
An event in the heart of Sheffield showcasing 35+ oil paintings both familiar and distant countryside, and the animals that inhabit it.
Exhibition highlights
The exhibition is free and open to the public September 7 - 14th
Drinks reception and private view - Everyone welcome but please RSVP via email: greta@gretavilidaite.co.uk
Essentials of Oil Painting workshop - full day workshop (Sep 9th)
Artist talk and demo - free and open to all (Sep 12th, 6-8pm)
About the exhibition
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 the 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.
"Big Scratch"
Getting here
Meanwhile Space (or Meanwhile Gallery) is located on Matilda street - a side street just off The Moor, right next to the big EE Network shop.
As you walk down The Moor towards Sheffield Town Hall (passing The Moor Market on your right), Matilda street will be the second street on your right (from the Market).
The Gallery has a purple sign above the door saying "Bloc Projects Meanwhile Space, Hosting Art Exhibitions, Temporary Studios & Creative Workshops".
Parking
There are several options for car parks near the gallery. I would recommend parking at Arundel Street Car Park (170 Arundel St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 3RA) which is less than a 5min walk away.
