26 October – 24 December 2024
R J Lloyd 1926-2020 Memorial Exhibition
Open daily | Free entry
Image: Boscastle figure 1970 Pen and wash by R J Lloyd © the Artist’s estate
Reginald James Lloyd was an influential British artist known for his semi-abstract style, which drew heavily from his love of nature and his surroundings in Devon.
Largely self-taught, Lloyd worked across various mediums, including painting, printmaking, ceramics, and stained glass, and his works have featured in a number of significant collections, including at the Tate Gallery and the V&A.
A significant aspect of Lloyd’s career was his collaboration with the poet Ted Hughes, for whom he illustrated four poetry books. This exhibition includes some of these illustrations.
Lloyd’s extensive art collection, particularly of North Devon ceramics, also led to a permanent exhibition at The Burton, which houses the RJ Lloyd Ceramics Collection.
His works remain celebrated for their connection to the natural world, his modernist influences, and his mastery across different artistic forms.
Free entry.
