26 October – 24 December 2024

Open daily | Free entry

Image: Detail from Thrush by RJ Lloyd © the Artist’s estate. From The Cat And The Cuckoo by Ted Hughes (1987).

Reginald James Lloyd was an influential British artist known for his semi-abstract style, which drew heavily from his love of nature and his surroundings in Devon.

Largely self-taught, Lloyd worked across various mediums, including painting, printmaking, ceramics, and stained glass, and his works have featured in a number of significant collections, including at the Tate Gallery and the V&A.

One notable collaboration was his friendship with poet Ted Hughes, for whom he illustrated four poetry books. This exhibition includes some of these renowned artworks.

Lloyd lived in Bideford and was strong supporter of The Burton, which purchased the RJ Lloyd Ceramics Collection in 2009. The collection is on permanent display in our Ceramics Gallery.

Lloyd’s work remains celebrated for his connection to the natural world, his modernist influences, and his mastery across different artistic forms.

Free entry.