Internationally Exhibiting Artist Philip Akkerman Comes To The Ferens Art Gallery

Internationally exhibiting Dutch artist Philip Akkerman will visit Ferens Art Gallery on Thursday 1 June to give a masterclass on painting and an informative and entertaining lecture on Dutch painting.

Akkerman, who has works on display at the Ferens Art gallery, paints almost exclusively self-portraits in his own distinctive style will be instructing participants on the secrets of the ‘Old Masters’ in an intimate environment.

For those who are not so handy with a paintbrush, Akkerman will also be giving a lecture on the history of Dutch painting. Akkerman said on the subject ‘When I started to paint self-portraits 35 years ago, my friends and teachers declared me crazy: Painting was dead! But how could painting be dead, if I wanted to paint so much? And I wanted to know everything about painting: what is it, where does it come from, when will it die? Looking at the history of painting, gave me the answers to all these questions, and more.’

Councillor Terry Geraghty, Portfolio Holder for Culture and Leisure and Chair of Hull Culture & Leisure, said:

“By working with artists and partners, the gallery is hosting a strong programme of events during 2017, for everyone to take part and get involved, especially for those with an interest in art.”

Curator of Ferens Art Gallery Kirsten Simister, said: “We are honoured to welcome Philip over from Holland to the Ferens. It is always exciting to have artists represented in the permanent collection coming to give talks and workshops. Philip’s self-portraits are fantastic and I’m sure his workshop and lecture will be just as intriguing and exciting.”

The lecture on 1 June costs £5 and the masterclass on 3 June costs £47. Tickets are available by calling the box office on 01482 300 306