Working by Lamplight with Matt Sayers

Working by Lamplight with Matt Sayers
Sat 12 Sep
National Coal Mining Museum for England
Project Space Gallery
Exhibition runs: 18 Jul – 20 Sep
Step into the glow of a miner’s lamp and experience the coalface as artist Matt Sayers does. For Heritage Open Day, Matt will be in his exhibition Working by Lamplight, drawing under the same low, focused light that once illuminated the underground world of miners. This unique approach allows him to recreate the atmosphere, restrictions, and intensity of working below ground.
Matt’s work is inspired by the mining drawings of Henry Moore, as well as the powerful visual traditions of mining artists including Tom McGuinness, Harry Hicken, and Margaret Boulton, whose works are held in the NCMME collection. His drawings capture the physicality, rhythm, and humanity of mining life, shaped by the very conditions in which miners once laboured.
Join Matt on Sat 12 Sep, where he’ll be on hand to talk with visitors about his process, influences, and the stories behind his work. It’s a rare chance to see an artist at work in the environment that inspires him.

Timings

Saturday 12 September:

1100 - 1500

Location & directions

Caphouse Colliery, New Road, Overton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 4RH

Directions:

The Museum is on the main road between Wakefield and Huddersfield (WF4 4RH). There is ample car and coach parking including disabled parking space and parent and child spaces. Parking is free though donations are appreciated, and there are times throughout the year (summer holidays and special events) where there will be a charge. These occasions will be signposted on our website and social media channels. On what3words our main entrance is ///prop.birthdays.sung. Bus services run within easy walking distance of the Museum. From Wakefield Bus Station or Huddersfield Bus Stations, the Arriva 232 bus stops at the Reindeer pub with a few minutes walk to the Museum. Plan your journey here. The nearest mainline railway station is Wakefield Westgate. It takes about 20 minutes for a taxi ride from the train station. Bicycle racks are available by the Café entrance

Contact on day:

Devinia Skirrow

Telephone number:

+447947805008

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Additional information

Max number of people:

25

Estimated duration:

0 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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