John Sparrow

John is a mixed-media artist. His current practice is experimental, exploring interesting interactions between traditional drawing media especially charcoal, but with pastel, graphite and ink to create contemporary/abstract art.

Meet the artist & maker

John, a retired academic bioscientist has a lifelong passion for art. Until retirement in 2011, he had no time to do art, but it is now a major preoccupation. Lacking art education, he discovered a deep interest in art history and developed art skills/practice through local art classes run by inspirational tutors and studied on-line courses. He has exhibited regularly in York in recent years, including City Screen (four times) and York Open Studios 2024.

Visitor information

Venue 27

Access

The venue is on the ground floor.

The venue is on the upper floor.

There are steps within the venue.

There is a ramped entrance at side door. Work will be displayed on the ground floor and the first floor.

There is a stairlift to access the first floor. On the first floor there are steps between different areas.

Assistance dogs are welcome.