ART OF MOTORING EXHIBITION

Annual exhibition from the RAC moves from the Pall Mall Clubhouse to online for 2020

The annual Royal Automobile Club Art of Motoring exhibition traditionally takes place at the Pall Mall Clubhouse as part of London Motor Week, and is the premier showcase for British automotive art. Rather than cancelling the 2020 edition due to the pandemic, the Club collaborated with respected motorsport commentator Andrew Marriott and Rupert Whyte of Historic Car Art to curate a virtual event.

Now in its sixth year, the Art of Motoring exhibition was launched on Saturday 31st October and draws together the works of nearly 20 prominent motoring artists and sculptors, many of which have not been seen under the same roof for more than a decade. The artworks that are being showcased are hugely varied, but immediately recognisable to a motoring art enthusiast, from John Ketchell’s semi-abstract style to Johnny Ambrose's pioneering use of 3D printing in art. The watercolours of Neil Collins are displayed alongside the nostalgic works of Roy Putt, the evocative paintings of Paul Dove, and the silk-screen prints of London-based Ella Freire.

Other British artists include Tony Matthews, who is referred to as ‘the cutaway king’ and whose extraordinarily detailed technical illustrations haven’t been displayed in public for over five years. His work will be joined by that of Robin Bark, who is just as well known for his sculptures as for the bold use of colour in his prints, plus the atmospheric paintings of Barry Rowe, the unique etchings of Peter Hearsey, and Stanley Rose whose distinctive style is showcased in portraits and cars alike.

The Art of Motoring exhibition will feature interviews with a number of the artists included and is available for all enthusiasts to view at https://www. youtube.com/watch? v= 0YSdt8ZyfbA