The Art of Illustration will explore the work of Simon Pemberton an illustraor and artist. Is there a difference between illustration and fine art? Why do we seek the differences? Through exhibiting both works created for specific briefs and works more personal to the artist we will be able to examine the processes and inspiration,beauty and detail of each and how they overlap.

Simon was born on the wirral near Liverpool and moved to London to study BA design the MA illustraion at Central St.Martin's College of Art. He now lives and works in London's east end with a studio overlooking London fields. His illustration work has been commissioned by a wide variety of major design, publishing and advertising agencies worldwide. Simon has won many wards including in 2015 the Victoria and Albert Museum Editorial Illustration Award. He has worked on projects for companies including Penguin Books, Taylors Coffee and The Guardian.

Open Saturday 21st May

11am - 2pm

Artist Walk and Talk 

12pm Free

An informal walk and talk where Simon will talk about his inspirations and career progression whilst pinpointing projects and artworks from the exhibition.