gROUP EXHIBITION
14 March – 17 april 2025
DOGS, DOGS, DOGS.
Gallagher & Turner are pleased to present Dogs, Dogs, Dogs., a group show of 15 intergenerational artists from around the UK. Working across painting, print, photography, wood engraving and sculpture each artist highlights our canine friends unique place in culture, companionship and creativity.
Integral to the exhibition are the series of small prints by Thomas Bewick. These works, printed from Bewick’s original woodblocks by Graham Williams of Florin Press, although diminutive in size are hugely influential on the course of printmaking and art history. Bewick, who was born at Cherryburn and who lived and worked in the North East his entire life, is widely considered to be the founder of wood engraving – a technique of cutting across the end grain of wood, allowing for considerably greater detail and intricacy in designs. Bewick was also a keen naturalist, and many of the pieces on show are taken from blocks made for his seminal publication A General History of Quadrupeds, first published in 1790 and the most comprehensive illustrated survey of animals and nature of its day.
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Adopting a similar approach are the works of Helen Fay. Fay, who works from her studio in Northumberland, studies the beauty dignity and character of animals and their role in domestic and family life. Through her careful study, and technical skill she produces stunning etchings that capture both the animals’ formal beauty and character.
Other works in the exhibition are more celebratory, depicting the fun and humour that dogs bring to daily life. Bianco Perry, a self-confessed dog obsessive, creates joyful banners and prints depicting the entertaining and surreal moments of a life lived with dogs. Alex Sickling’s friendly ceramic pooches are adorned with comic oversized ears, and paired with petite faces and snouts. Similarly, Ray Richardson’s paintings and prints operate as a loving tribute to the beloved Bull Terrier companions he has known over many years, whilst Oliver Hoffmeister’s intimate paintings point to the blissful contentment of canine company.
Despite their domestication (honed over thousands of years of training and breeding to be man’s best friend), dogs are from wild extraction. The works of Deborah Snell, Jonny Hannah and Lucien Anderson highlight dogs animalistic stock. In Tim Southall’s etchings and prints, dogs roam free; running wild in forests, leaping over rivers and howling into the night – all without a human presence in site.
Tulani Hlalo’s textiles shine a light on quite how far human’s relationships with dogs has come. For years she has been interested in the pursuit of competitive dog grooming. Highly staged tournaments allow groomers to showcase their creative abilities, turning dogs (often poodles) into sculpted works of art. Groomers are judged on their ambition and creativity, and use colour dyes and dramatic cuts to turn the animals into strange decorative creations. The work on show, Winner, 2008, depicts the winning effort from that year – a garish Sesame Street creation.
From Bewick’s early depictions of dogs, Hlalo’s rugs sit at the other end of the spectrum – depicting our ultra modern fascination with them. A fascination that has run for millennia, and will do for many more.
AVAILABLE WORKS
Ray Richardson
All Mod Cons, 2001
Screenprint, limited edition of 125
20.5 x 61cm (image)
39.5 x 79cm (paper)
Each print is signed and numbered by the artist, and comes in a museum-quality archival mount.
Ray Richardson is a London based artist who graduated from Goldsmiths in 1987. He has since constantly exhibited his work across the UK and internationally, with two British Council Awards, a BP Portrait Award and work in collections across the world and the UK, such as the National Portrait Gallery.
Ask us about framing this artwork
0191 261 4465
Ray Richardson
The Real McCoy, 1998
Screenprint, limited edition of 125, unframed to order
33 x 33cm (image)
52 x 51cm (paper)
Ray Richardson is a London based artist who graduated from Goldsmiths in 1987. He has since constantly exhibited his work across the UK and internationally, with two British Council Awards, a BP Portrait Award and work in collections across the world and the UK, such as the National Portrait Gallery.
Ask us about framing this artwork
0191 261 4465
Helen Fay
Masie
Etching, 10/75
40cm x 52cm
Each print is signed and numbered by the artist.
“My work combines my two main interests, drawing and animals. Both the activity of drawing and the subject I study are a source of never ending fascination and have been for as long as I can remember."
Helen Fay
Helen Fay
Ruby
Etching, 12/40
38cm x 53cm
Each print is signed and numbered by the artist.
“My work combines my two main interests, drawing and animals. Both the activity of drawing and the subject I study are a source of never ending fascination and have been for as long as I can remember."
Helen Fay
Helen Fay
After the Walk
Etching, 26/70
12cm x 17cm
Each print is signed and numbered by the artist.
“My work combines my two main interests, drawing and animals. Both the activity of drawing and the subject I study are a source of never ending fascination and have been for as long as I can remember."
Helen Fay
Helen Fay
Sinbad
Etching, 10/55
16.5 x 12.5cm
£175
Each print is signed and numbered by the artist.
“My work combines my two main interests, drawing and animals. Both the activity of drawing and the subject I study are a source of never ending fascination and have been for as long as I can remember."
Helen Fay
Helen Fay
Nellie
Etching, Artist’s Proof
51 x 51 cm (image)
Each print is signed and numbered by the artist.
“My work combines my two main interests, drawing and animals. Both the activity of drawing and the subject I study are a source of never ending fascination and have been for as long as I can remember."
Helen Fay
Helen Fay
Arthur
Etching, 12/75
57 x 50 cm (image)
Each print is signed and numbered by the artist.
“My work combines my two main interests, drawing and animals. Both the activity of drawing and the subject I study are a source of never ending fascination and have been for as long as I can remember."
Helen Fay
Helen Fay
Whippet
Etching, 62/75
19.5 x 19.5 cm (image)
Each print is signed and numbered by the artist.
“My work combines my two main interests, drawing and animals. Both the activity of drawing and the subject I study are a source of never ending fascination and have been for as long as I can remember."
Helen Fay
Deborah Snell
Never Trust a Wolf
Lithograph on Somerset Satin paper, 11 x 31cm, Ltd edition of 20, 2023
£80 Unframed
Artist Biography
Deborah Snell has an MA & BA Degree in Illustration & Print Design. She makes drawings, prints, illustrations, & models for installations, projections & music videos & enjoys working in graphite, pastel, ink, mono printing & etching. She loves to take on a character & see the world through their eyes, discovering new perspectives & intriguing moments. Commissions have included Hexham Book Festival, Planetarium at Life Science Centre, World Transplant Games, NGI, Enchanted Parks, Northern Print & the Late Shows. Deborah collaborated with Multiminded Digital to produce a music video for Hector Gannet which recently premiered at Sage Gateshead.
Helen Fay
At Home
Etching, 5/65
36 × 53 cm (image)
Each print is signed and numbered by the artist.
“My work combines my two main interests, drawing and animals. Both the activity of drawing and the subject I study are a source of never ending fascination and have been for as long as I can remember."
Helen Fay
Thomas Bewick
The Greenland Dog
Printed from Thomas Bewick’s A General History of Quadrupeds
Printed from the original woodblock by Graham Williams (Florin Press)
Image size: 8.5 × 10.5cm
Mounted: 18 × 19cm
Thomas Bewick
Large Water Spaniel
Printed from Thomas Bewick’s A General History of Quadrupeds
Printed from the original woodblock by Graham Williams (Florin Press)
Image size: 8.5 × 10.5cm
Mounted: 18 × 19cm
Thomas Bewick
Terrier
Printed from Thomas Bewick’s A General History of Quadrupeds
Printed from the original woodblock by Graham Williams (Florin Press)
Image size: 8.5 × 10.5cm
Mounted: 18 × 19cm
Thomas Bewick
Small Water Spaniel
Printed from Thomas Bewick’s A General History of Quadrupeds
Printed from the original woodblock by Graham Williams (Florin Press)
Image size: 8.5 × 10.5cm
Mounted: 18 × 19cm
Ray Richardson
Steady as She Goes
Oil on linen
Canvas size: 35.5 × 35.5cm
Framed: 41 × 41cm
Ray Richardson is a London based artist who graduated from Goldsmiths in 1987. He has since constantly exhibited his work across the UK and internationally, with two British Council Awards, a BP Portrait Award and work in collections across the world and the UK, such as the National Portrait Gallery.
Ray Richardson
Monkey Spanner
Oil on panel
Panel size: 15 × 15cm
Framed: 23 × 23cm
Ray Richardson is a London based artist who graduated from Goldsmiths in 1987. He has since constantly exhibited his work across the UK and internationally, with two British Council Awards, a BP Portrait Award and work in collections across the world and the UK, such as the National Portrait Gallery.
Ray Richardson
Brindle
Charcoal on paper
Image size: 58 × 41cm
Framed: 87 × 68cm
Ray Richardson is a London based artist who graduated from Goldsmiths in 1987. He has since constantly exhibited his work across the UK and internationally, with two British Council Awards, a BP Portrait Award and work in collections across the world and the UK, such as the National Portrait Gallery.
Helen Fay
Izzy With Her Ball
Etching
Image size: 70 × 50cm
Framed size: 88 × 70cm
Each print is signed and numbered by the artist. This work is also sold framed.
“My work combines my two main interests, drawing and animals. Both the activity of drawing and the subject I study are a source of never ending fascination and have been for as long as I can remember."
Helen Fay
This work is also available to purchase unframed at £500. Please contact us to enquire.
Helen Fay
Fergus
Etching
Image size: 45 × 60cm
Framed size: 65 × 79cm
Each print is signed and numbered by the artist. This work is also framed.
“My work combines my two main interests, drawing and animals. Both the activity of drawing and the subject I study are a source of never ending fascination and have been for as long as I can remember."
Helen Fay
This work is also available to purchase unframed at £500. Please contact us to enquire.
Helen Fay
Viva
Etching
40 × 42cm (image size)
Each print is signed and numbered by the artist.
“My work combines my two main interests, drawing and animals. Both the activity of drawing and the subject I study are a source of never ending fascination and have been for as long as I can remember."
Helen Fay
This work is also available to purchase unframed at £500. Please contact us to enquire.
Helen Fay
Millie
Etching
30 × 40cm (image size)
Each print is signed and numbered by the artist.
“My work combines my two main interests, drawing and animals. Both the activity of drawing and the subject I study are a source of never ending fascination and have been for as long as I can remember."
Helen Fay
This work is also available to purchase unframed at £500. Please contact us to enquire.
Helen Fay
Sparks
Etching
12 × 17cm (image size)
Each print is signed and numbered by the artist.
“My work combines my two main interests, drawing and animals. Both the activity of drawing and the subject I study are a source of never ending fascination and have been for as long as I can remember."
Helen Fay
This work is also available to purchase unframed at £500. Please contact us to enquire.
Helen Fay
Nell
Etching
49.5 × 32cm (image size)
Each print is signed and numbered by the artist.
“My work combines my two main interests, drawing and animals. Both the activity of drawing and the subject I study are a source of never ending fascination and have been for as long as I can remember."
Helen Fay
This work is also available to purchase unframed at £500. Please contact us to enquire.
Helen Fay
Polly
Etching
16.5 × 10.5cm (image size)
Each print is signed and numbered by the artist.
“My work combines my two main interests, drawing and animals. Both the activity of drawing and the subject I study are a source of never ending fascination and have been for as long as I can remember."
Helen Fay
This work is also available to purchase unframed at £500. Please contact us to enquire.
Helen Fay
Ziba
Etching
53 × 51cm (image size)
Each print is signed and numbered by the artist.
“My work combines my two main interests, drawing and animals. Both the activity of drawing and the subject I study are a source of never ending fascination and have been for as long as I can remember."
Helen Fay
This work is also available to purchase unframed at £500. Please contact us to enquire.
Helen Fay
Xanthe
Etching
71 × 65cm (image size)
Each print is signed and numbered by the artist.
“My work combines my two main interests, drawing and animals. Both the activity of drawing and the subject I study are a source of never ending fascination and have been for as long as I can remember."
Helen Fay
This work is also available to purchase unframed at £500. Please contact us to enquire.
Tim Southall
A Bark in the Night
Etching and aquatint
15 × 20cm (image size)
20 × 30cm (paper size)
Tim was born in Staffordshire and grew up on the edge of the heavy industrial heartlands of the Black Country. He studied Fine Art at Northumbria University and then printmaking at the Royal College of Art and l’école des beaux art, Paris. Tim is an elected member of the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers.
“My work is figurative and generally uses a narrative framework to explore themes of our shared history, often with a strong character and emotional resonance. I enjoy playing with metaphor, scale and perspective, and creating images that at first seem intrinsically simple, but on closer inspection are complex. My creative process reflects everyday life experiences which are often re-interpreted in an otherworldly context.”
Tim Southall
Leaping Hound
Etching and aquatint
20 × 30cm (image size)
32 × 42cm (paper size)
Tim was born in Staffordshire and grew up on the edge of the heavy industrial heartlands of the Black Country. He studied Fine Art at Northumbria University and then printmaking at the Royal College of Art and l’école des beaux art, Paris. Tim is an elected member of the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers.
“My work is figurative and generally uses a narrative framework to explore themes of our shared history, often with a strong character and emotional resonance. I enjoy playing with metaphor, scale and perspective, and creating images that at first seem intrinsically simple, but on closer inspection are complex. My creative process reflects everyday life experiences which are often re-interpreted in an otherworldly context.”
Ray Richardson
One Man, His Dog and Their Maisonette
Lithograph, edition of 200
47 x 58cm
Framed
Print is signed and numbered by the artist, and comes in a museum-quality archival mount.
Ray Richardson is a London based artist who graduated from Goldsmiths in 1987. He has since constantly exhibited his work across the UK and internationally, with two British Council Awards, a BP Portrait Award and work in collections across the world and the UK, such as the National Portrait Gallery.
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