Mid-Century Modern Painting By British Artist Ken Stewart "Back Lane" (1966)
Dimensions: 65 × 85 cm
Back Lane (1966) by Ken Stewart is a unique mid-century painting with museum and gallery provenance. Bold geometric shapes and textured fabric evoke an industrial Northern England scene, with "T LUMSDON" as a focal point. Signed by the artist, it captures the raw energy of a changing urban landscape.
About the Artist
Ken Stewart (1926–1991) was a Jarrow-based artist known for his evocative paintings, drawings, and sculptures that captured the essence of Tyneside. A founding member of the Jarrow Art Group in 1962, he explored styles ranging from dark industrial scenes to vibrant, impressionistic works reflecting the region’s changing landscape.
He exhibited widely, with solo shows at the Shipley, Jarrow Hall, and South Shields Library, and was especially proud of his "Northern Impressions" exhibition at the Bede Gallery.
Ken’s work transformed the everyday into something extraordinary, offering a fresh perspective on Northern life. His legacy lives on through his art, which continues to resonate with those who see the world through his eyes.
Dimensions: 65 × 85 cm
Back Lane (1966) by Ken Stewart is a unique mid-century painting with museum and gallery provenance. Bold geometric shapes and textured fabric evoke an industrial Northern England scene, with "T LUMSDON" as a focal point. Signed by the artist, it captures the raw energy of a changing urban landscape.
About the Artist
Ken Stewart (1926–1991) was a Jarrow-based artist known for his evocative paintings, drawings, and sculptures that captured the essence of Tyneside. A founding member of the Jarrow Art Group in 1962, he explored styles ranging from dark industrial scenes to vibrant, impressionistic works reflecting the region’s changing landscape.
He exhibited widely, with solo shows at the Shipley, Jarrow Hall, and South Shields Library, and was especially proud of his "Northern Impressions" exhibition at the Bede Gallery.
Ken’s work transformed the everyday into something extraordinary, offering a fresh perspective on Northern life. His legacy lives on through his art, which continues to resonate with those who see the world through his eyes.
Dimensions: 65 × 85 cm
Back Lane (1966) by Ken Stewart is a unique mid-century painting with museum and gallery provenance. Bold geometric shapes and textured fabric evoke an industrial Northern England scene, with "T LUMSDON" as a focal point. Signed by the artist, it captures the raw energy of a changing urban landscape.
About the Artist
Ken Stewart (1926–1991) was a Jarrow-based artist known for his evocative paintings, drawings, and sculptures that captured the essence of Tyneside. A founding member of the Jarrow Art Group in 1962, he explored styles ranging from dark industrial scenes to vibrant, impressionistic works reflecting the region’s changing landscape.
He exhibited widely, with solo shows at the Shipley, Jarrow Hall, and South Shields Library, and was especially proud of his "Northern Impressions" exhibition at the Bede Gallery.
Ken’s work transformed the everyday into something extraordinary, offering a fresh perspective on Northern life. His legacy lives on through his art, which continues to resonate with those who see the world through his eyes.