Oil on canvas
2024

Durham Miners’ Gala (2024) captures a moment within this year’s historic gala as the crowd parades the banners. Caught within the crowd, we can see a sea of heads spans out into the distance and throughout the city.

Having run annually since 1871, the Durham Miners’ Gala is an important reminder of our social history and the fight of the unions. This painting showcases the importance of what this gala represents and how it has captured the hearts and minds of many. By taking part they are becoming part of this long history and part of a longer history that spans out into the future.