EXHIBITION: SPACE TO THINK

Growing up on the edge of Dartmoor, Jesse Woodward has always been drawn to exploring the natural world. From the sublime exhilaration of approaching storm clouds to the sweet melancholy of a dusky blue sunset, moments in nature can have a profound emotional impact. Through painting, Jesse captures these experiences and brings them back into the city to share with others, hoping to inspire a greater appreciation and respect for the land.

'I shoulder my heavy bag and hit the road. Walking the ancient paths that weave through Britain’s wild places, cooking on smoky fires and sleeping under the stars—finally, you get space to think. These paintings share moments from these solitary pilgrimages: a fleeting blaze of light to end a sunset, the mist at dawn, bright puddles in a rutted track. When I have nothing to do but walk from dawn till dusk, I’m ready for these unpredictable gems that always come when you least expect them'.

Jesse studied fine art painting in Brighton before moving to Bristol in 2024. jessewoodwardart.com

Location: The Art Space, Cass Art Bristol

Dates: Monday 19th May - Sunday 1st June 2025

Admission: FREE

Please note, this exhibition takes place on the lower ground floor and there is no step-free access.