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From Wednesday 7th October, Newcastle artist Sam Wood unveils a new collection of oil paintings at Hancock Gallery, exploring the people, places and industrial heritage that have shaped North East life.
Newcastle-born painter Sam Wood takes over Hancock Gallery this October with a new exhibition of oil paintings that explore the character, atmosphere and visual identity of everyday life. Opening with a special preview event on Wednesday 7 October, the collection showcases Wood’s distinctive approach to realism, blending precise observation with expressive, spontaneous mark-making to create works rich in mood and emotion.
Born in 1994, Wood has established himself as one of the North East’s most compelling contemporary artists, often drawing inspiration from local architecture, people and history. His latest works delve into archival images of pit and shipyard workers alongside scenes captured in museums, reflecting on the region’s industrial heritage while examining how places and communities are remembered. Using an inventive mix of brushes, rollers, sponges, squeegees and rags, Wood balances representation with abstraction, creating paintings that feel both familiar and dreamlike. With his exhibitions consistently proving popular among collectors and audiences alike, this latest showcase offers a timely opportunity to experience a new body of work from an artist whose practice continues to evolve while remaining deeply connected to the North East.
For more information and to purchase Sam’s work work, visit the Hancock Gallery website.
