Cowling’s work, the use of materials, and the way she works with them are influenced by her lived experience in the post-industrial landscape of Bradford. Drawn to materials that are discarded, overlooked, and abandoned she attempts through her artistic practice to give them life. She is also interested in the textures, rhythms, and physical make-up of the streets on which she grew up.

Named after Clarice Lispector’s introspective novel ‘Near to the Wild Heart’, the exhibition evokes a fractured interior landscape and a restless mind. For her exhibition at the Blenheim Walk Gallery, Cowling has developed a new body of sky-blue neon sculpture made of clear glass, filled with argon and mercury, creating atmospheric environments which speak of alienation, dislocation, ritual, and place.

Exhibition runs until 16th December.

Accessibility info: There is a lift located to the right of the Parkinson Building main entrance steps. Assistance dogs are welcome and there are hearing aid induction loops in the galleries. Large print exhibition guides are available.