Quentin Blake: The Life of Birds
The first exhibition uncovering Quentin Blake’s personal drawings of birds
Until 1 October 2017
House of Illustration, 2 Granary Square, King’s Cross, London, N1C 4BH
This exhibition, curated by Quentin Blake himself, is the first ever to examine a theme that has intrigued him throughout his career – birds.
“I have always liked drawing birds. I can’t quite explain why but it may be because like us, they are on two legs and have expressive gestures. It’s a way of commenting on the people we see around us without actually drawing individuals.”
It will show a series of original drawings from his personal archive of birds in everyday situations, revealing a kindly but penetrating commentary on the human condition. The subtleties of the birds’ interactions show Blake’s mastery of conveying emotion through expression and gesture, a hallmark of his illustrations.
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