Lewis Hammond’s haunting reflections on belonging and home, featuring paintings developed especially for The Hepworth.
Lewis Hammond’s atmospheric paintings reveal figures suspended between myth and lived experience, their presence charged with tension and tenderness. Using dark, earthy tones, he explores how dislocation shapes a sense of self and reflects on what defines home. Statuesque figures evoke both personal and universal narratives, blending contemporary life with mythological resonance.
Drawing on Caravaggio, Velázquez and Goya, the work balances drama and stillness, leaving a lasting impression. Each painting becomes a meditation on connection and absence, inviting reflection on the places and relationships that anchor us in a shifting world.
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Visitor information
Address
Gallery Walk, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 5AW
01924 247360
Opening times
Open Tuesday – Sunday, 10am – 5pm
Exhibition entry is £13, free for Members, Wakefield District residents and under 18s, half price for National Art Pass visitors. Ticket includes entry to all our gallery spaces on the day of visit.
Following the successful fundraising campaign to save save Barbara Hepworth’s Sculpture with Colour (Oval Form) Pale Blue and Red, National Art Pass holders can view the work for free until the 1st March 2026.
