An important exhibition of paintings by Rod Harman and Geoff Parham, two artists who have worked together as teachers and share a love of art, particularly poignant as Rod is leaving Hastings for Kent. In this show, Geoff Parham’s striking black and white images complement Rod Harman’s rich use of colour, creating a cohesive whole -  a visual feast.   Rod Harman is a well-loved and respected figure in the Hastings art world. He was foundation course leader and painting lecturer at Hastings Art College, nurturing many emerging artistic talents with his charismatic teaching style and his passion and enthusiasm for painting. Educated at The Royal College of  Art in the 60s, his powerful watercolours explore the archetypal themes of spirituality, the male and female. Rod’s use of strong line, colour and finely drawn images, pulls one into the multi-layered dimensions of his work.  

Geoff Parham is showing a collection of black and white paintings, one series based on a photograph, strangely topical, of a snowball fight� where human figures mingle starkly with the elements, his painterly drawing bringing clarity and movement to the work.

Private view Friday 22nd January