Barry Cook and his artwork

Barry was born in Henley on Thames.
He has lived in Todmorden, West Yorkshire for the past 38 years where he has his studio.
Barry trained at Berkshire College of Art and Stourbridge College of Art during the 1970s.
He has been interested in art all of his life. As a child he drew and painted animals and he wanted to be a wildlife illustrator.
At Art College Barry worked in a variety of styles and experimented with using different media and techniques including printmaking,
photography, performance and installation work.

Since 1990 Barry has painted, producing bold, colourful and imaginative paintings - A5 to A1 in size, using pencil, watercolour, gouache, ink,
plus occasionally using collage and oil pastel.

Barry also works in sculpture and photography.

Barry Cook's work is inspired by his interest in the natural world, folklore, stories and music.
His paintings also contain subtle social and political comment.

Barry is married to the artist and printmaker Shelley Burgoyne. www.shelleyburgoyne.co.uk

Barry has more than 300 paintings in private collections in the UK.

Barry has exhibited over many years.

Selected Solo and Group Exhibitions

2019 Joint Show with Shelley Burgoyne Staithes Studio Gallery
2019 Solo Show Water Street Gallery, Todmorden
2019 Solo Show Hebden Bridge Town Hall
2018 Solo Show Hebden Bridge Town Hall
2018 Solo Show Link Gallery, Dean Clough, Halifax
2017 Joint Show with Ian C. Taylor Water Street Gallery, Todmorden
2016 Solo Show Gallery One, Touchstones, Rochdale
2008 - 2015 Open Studio Events and Exhibitions
2012 - 2014 Water Street Gallery, Todmorden
2007 Solo Show Nelsons Wine Bar Gallery, Hebden Bridge,
2006 Solo Show Sculpture Lounge, Holmfirth,
2002 Show with Shelley Burgoyne Royal International Pavilion Gallery, Wales
2001 Bedford Gallery
2000 Solo Show Hourglass Gallery, Hebden Bridge
1997 Joint Show with Shelley Burgoyne Red Water Arts, Todmorden
1995 Joint Show with Shelley Burgoyne Red Water Arts, Todmorden