Join art curator Sandra Higgins for an evening of conversation with David Walsh.

In his talk, en plein air landscape artist David Walsh will look at the crucial rule that being in the landscape, walking through it and experiencing the weather has on his painting. He will also talk about the draw of particular places in particular seasons, as well as his history of becoming a landscape painter and the journey of cycling from England to Italy in the period of his life that he calls the Awakening and Enlightenment. There will also be a focus on his 38 year (and counting) relationship with Italy, the balance with England, and the role of France for him as an en plein air painter.

David’s talk will also reflect on the influence of early plein air painters on his and others work, as well as the act of painting requiring both energy and stillness. He will discuss land, sea, time and movement, and finish with a look at painting as a unique gift to us all.

Tickets include a complimentary cocktail, specially created for the evening and inspired by the work of the artist.

£10/FREE for Students & TDR members (cocktail not included)