About
Expressions in Blue is an extraordinary exhibition where visitors will be dwarfed by a forest of monumental porcelain sculptures by renowned ceramicist Felicity Aylieff. Shown in the light-filled gallery at The Weston and outdoors, it is the perfect starting point for your visit to Yorkshire Sculpture Park this spring.
Thrown by hand, the monumental sculptures stand up to five meters high and feature the classic blue and white we associate with Chinese porcelain. The artist gives this a contemporary reinterpretation by using expressive, abstract brushstrokes.
Over the past two decades Aylieff has worked in China, collaborating with expert craftspeople in Jingdezhen, a city known for its high-quality porcelain production for centuries. The close working relationships she has developed there have enabled her to push the limits of her work in this challenging material, significantly increasing its scale.
Shown alongside the porcelain forms, photographs reveal the remarkable process of making and its sheer physicality.
Also on display is a selection from Aylieff’s expansive range of mark-making tools, including giant horsehair brushes used to whip around the vessels and create energetic flicks and splashes.
Entry to The Weston Gallery is free. To discover new exhibitions in the Chapel, Visitor Centre and new sculptures outdoors, purchase a YSP General Admission Ticket. Parking is free and kids go free.
Venue opening hours
Monday : Closed
Tuesday : 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday : 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday : 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday : 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday : 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday : 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Accessible Car Parking
- Accessible Toilet
- Assistance Dogs Welcome
- Baby Changing Facilities
- Changing Places Facility
- Wheelchair Accessible
Access facilities
Venue Details
Find us at
West Bretton, Wakefield, WF4 4LG
Phone
01924832631
GalleryTeam@ysp.org.uk