Fresh Paint

Richard Adams

The work of Richard Adams sits somewhere between reality and fantasy. When asked about the inspirations that led to Middlemoor, he mentions themes as diverse as May Day, the Gaelic festival of Beltane and even the 1960s film The Wicker Man. Indeed, with its traditionally dressed subjects and strangely mystical feel, it’s hard to gauge the scene temporally, but the spirit of place is unmistakeable.

In the lead up to his forthcoming Hybrid Gallery show, , Richard was compelled to create a scene that captured the feel of the countryside surrounding the Devonshire venue. “I tend to create pieces linked to a certain place when I know