{"title":"Sean Durkin","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eBorn in Middlesbrough in 1964, Sean Durkin is a contemporary British artist whose atmospheric paintings of northern life are instantly recognisable for their nostalgic character, textured surfaces and distinctive figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eSean’s artistic story has an extraordinary connection to L.S. Lowry. In 1972, when Sean was just eight years old, his father famously took a Lowry painting from Middlesbrough Art Gallery and held it to ransom as part of a protest calling for galleries to open on Sundays so working people could enjoy art. Sean remembers discovering the painting on the family mantelpiece and becoming fascinated by its atmosphere and iconic ‘matchstick’ figures – an experience that would later have a profound influence on his own work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eToday, Sean creates richly textured scenes inspired by industrial towns, streets and everyday life, combining nostalgia with warmth, humour and storytelling. Look closely at his paintings and you may also discover his trademark burglar and policeman, included as a playful reference to his remarkable family story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow an established and highly collectable artist with a loyal following, Sean’s work offers a wonderfully contemporary interpretation of the northern industrial landscape while retaining a character and personality entirely his own.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ten-to-two-sean-durkin","title":"Ten to Two","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eTen to Two by Sean Durkin captures a lively northern town at the heart of its daily routine. A busy street stretches across the foreground, filled with people walking, shopping and going about their day, while traditional shops and terraced buildings line the street.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe industrial character of the town is clear in the background, where tall factory chimneys rise above the rooftops, sending smoke into the pale sky. A striking church spire and clock tower sit at the centre of the scene, adding to the distinctive northern townscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDurkin’s detailed and colourful style brings together the architecture, shopfronts and numerous figures to create a charming snapshot of community life. There is a wonderful sense of movement throughout the painting, with every part of the street filled with small details and activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eWe’re delighted to welcome the work of Sean Durkin to The Rose Gallery. His distinctive scenes of northern life, Durkin captures the character, energy and everyday moments of Britain’s industrial towns. His work combines nostalgic detail with a wonderful sense of community and place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtwork Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFramed or Block Mounted Signed \u0026amp; Numbered Limited Edition Artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete with Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLimited \u003c\/span\u003eEdition size 75\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtwork size 59.5cm by 80cm approximately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFramed size 70cm by 90.5cm approximately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe artwork is \u003cspan\u003eframed in a 60mm wide moulding with a warm black textured satin finish and distressed warm silver sight edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReceive 5% off first order with code ROSE05 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.therosegallery.co.uk\/pages\/glossary-of-terms\" title=\"To help understand the words used on this website, read our Glossary of Terms\"\u003eGlossary of Terms\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sean Durkin","offers":[{"title":"Mounted","offer_id":56394771169659,"sku":"SDU-01M","price":340.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed in black textured satin and distressed silver edge","offer_id":56394771235195,"sku":"SDU-01F","price":545.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/1842\/5203\/files\/ten-to-two-sean-durkin.jpg?v=1787836281"},{"product_id":"bettys-tearoom-sean-durkin","title":"Betty's Tearoom","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA wonderfully nostalgic scene from Sean Durkin, \u003cstrong\u003eBetty’s Tearoom\u003c\/strong\u003e captures the character and bustle of a northern town shaped by its industrial past. Rows of distinctive shops and terraces fill the foreground, while factory chimneys, rolling hills and an impressive viaduct create a dramatic backdrop.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDurkin’s trademark elongated figures bring the streets to life, each seemingly caught in their own little story as they stroll, chat, walk the dog or simply go about their day. Familiar details, from the traditional tearoom and corner shops to the smoking mill chimneys, give the composition a warm sense of community and nostalgia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its muted palette, quirky detail and unmistakable northern character, \u003cstrong\u003eBetty’s Tearoom\u003c\/strong\u003e is a charming celebration of everyday life and the people and places that make a town feel like home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eWe’re delighted to welcome the work of Sean Durkin to The Rose Gallery. His distinctive scenes of northern life, Durkin captures the character, energy and everyday moments of Britain’s industrial towns. His work combines nostalgic detail with a wonderful sense of community and place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtwork Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFramed or Block Mounted Signed \u0026amp; Numbered Limited Edition Artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete with Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLimited \u003c\/span\u003eEdition size 75\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtwork size 59.5cm by 80cm approximately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFramed size 70cm by 90.5cm approximately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe artwork is \u003cspan\u003eframed in a 60mm wide moulding with a warm black textured satin finish and distressed warm silver sight edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReceive 5% off first order with code ROSE05 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.therosegallery.co.uk\/pages\/glossary-of-terms\" title=\"To help understand the words used on this website, read our Glossary of Terms\"\u003eGlossary of Terms\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sean Durkin","offers":[{"title":"Block Mounted Canvas","offer_id":56398627471739,"sku":null,"price":340.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed in black \u0026 distressed silver edge","offer_id":56398627504507,"sku":null,"price":545.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/1842\/5203\/files\/SDU-02CBettysTeaRoom.jpg?v=1788164617"},{"product_id":"ednas-baps-sean-durkin","title":"Edna's Baps","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eFull of character and nostalgic charm, \u003cstrong\u003eEdna’s Baps\u003c\/strong\u003e captures a lively moment of everyday life in Sean Durkin’s unmistakable style. Towering mill chimneys and traditional red-brick buildings provide an atmospheric industrial backdrop, while the bustling street below is filled with Durkin’s distinctive elongated figures.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayful shop signs and humorous details add warmth and personality to the scene, inviting you to look a little closer and discover the individual stories unfolding amongst the crowds. The muted greys and earthy reds are punctuated with touches of colour, creating a wonderfully evocative image of northern town life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuirky, nostalgic and rich in storytelling, \u003cstrong\u003eEdna’s Baps\u003c\/strong\u003e is a delightful example of Durkin’s affectionate celebration of community, humour and Britain’s industrial heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eWe’re delighted to welcome the work of Sean Durkin to The Rose Gallery. His distinctive scenes of northern life, Durkin captures the character, energy and everyday moments of Britain’s industrial towns. 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