Event start date: 05/06/2026
Location: HOURS
Narrative Paintings by Terry Burke
Terry’s work is guided by an appreciation of the extraordinary natural world. Her intention is that through making paintings, she will somehow help to preserve the environment and restore its abundance and beauty.
Terry finds it thrilling to be able to use her work to evoke ancient times and cultures, bringing themes alive with a contemporary viewpoint.
Over many years, her work has evolved and changed, recently becoming more narrative. She is inspired by stories and figures from myth and legend, often reframing them from a female perspective. She also includes motifs such as birds, insects and elements of landscape.
Terry loves exploring colour which is an essential part of her work. She also enjoys composition, line, texture and decorative motifs. Her work is mainly on paper, using acrylic paint and mixed media, combining water soluble pencils and pastel.
In this exhibition, Terry has focused mainly on the portrayal of birds, originally inspired by the traditional fable of The King of the Birds, which is one of the stories that she tries to tell through her work.
Instagram: @terryburkepainter
HOURS 10 Colston Yard. Bristol BS1 5BD