In an exhibition back in 1986, the forward began by saying thats Geoff Butterworths development as an artist :- “Coincided with the emergence of a new environment in the North of England-the post industrial landscape”. “He records the scene as it is today, emerging from it’s grimy industrial past, the countryside sweeping back, its Pennine Moors subtly - hued, the old stone buildings of it’s upland towns warmed by a brighter sun”. “His portrayl of the northern light marks out a Butterworth painting and gives it a special quality, an almost magical iridescence”. “Here is the work of a masterly painter totally at ease with his subjects and his technique-His work is elegant, sophisticated, fresh, close to home, pleasing and truthful...”More about this artist:-