Fine way to learn about art in Wolverhampton
One of Wolverhampton's main attractions is putting on free talks to educate the public on fine art.
Wolverhampton Art Gallery hosts lunchtime talks every Wednesday from 1.30pm, with expert speakers talking through and discussing certain pieces.
Standing in front of two pieces by an artist from Birmingham, titled 'Bull Mastif' and 'Don't Forget The Fish', Gallery Learning Manager Tess Radcliffe spoke to her group about the painting's meanings.
Tess said: "The pieces are by Paul Hill, a local artist in Birmingham, his work is based on his experiences living in the Castle Vale estate and trying to represent working class people and communities that are not always represented.
"It's about ordinary lives and is quite overcrowded, depicting what it's like in their community.
"I have an appreciation for the work, it is highly skilled and is what we call a social realistic style, it's deliberately exaggerated.
"It's not typically beautiful but it's real and gives people of that community a chance to be represented in art galleries."
The gallery are always welcoming more people to join their talks that are free to attend and don't need a booking.
Jess added: "Our talks are at lunch times so more people have time and can come down, they're friendly, interactive and a social opportunity.
"It's not a lecture, it's relaxing and people can learn about the art and get involved with their own opinions.
"We get around 20 to 25 people on most weeks but it's growing and more are always welcome.
"I get to meet the visitors, it is really rewarding, it's nice to have a chat with local people.
"Our next session is on January 30, at our Painted Ladies exhibition, where a local student will be taking the talk."
