Opening with a Preview on Wednesday, January 22nd, the exhibition continues throughout the run of 'Communicating Doors' in the Main House until February l5th.

"Evening in Finland" by Matthew Harvey

The title for the exhibition comes from a poem by the American poet, Emily Dickinson, 'There's a certain slant of light on winter afternoons...' that goes on to express the oppression of winter light.

The paintings in the gallery reflect that aspect of winter, but they also portray the particular luminosity of winter light and landscape.

The five artists showing their winter landscapes are Rory Haran, Matthew Harvey, Richard Hoare, Paul MacDermot and Jonathan Tetley.

Both Matthew Harvey and Jonathan Tetley have been in the Gallery in previous themed exhibitions and both are known locally for exhibitions in other south of England venues.

Both also exhibit in London. Matthew Harvey's particurar infinity to Finland and Sweden makes his paintings especially apposite for this exhibition.

"Trees at Sunset" by Rory Haran

Rory Haran's work has been seen mainly in London where he is based.

As well as being a painter of landscape, he is also in demand as a portrait artist.

Richard Hoare exhibits in London and Edinburgh and last spring his work was on view at Salisbury Library for 'In Praise of Trees'.

He is also involved in teaching art, including at the Royal Blind School.

Paul MacDermot who lives and works near Tisbury paints mainly landscapes and portraits and exhibits regularly at the Summerleaze Gallery.

Painting expeditions have taken him to Africa, India"South America and to Oman.

"Drizzle in Cornwall, Late Winter" by Jonathan Tetley