Into Plein Air: Julian Mason and Michael John Ashcroft

Exploring the connection between art and experience, York Fine Arts presents ‘Into Plein Air’, a collection of plein air paintings by leading contemporary artists Julian Mason and Michael John Ashcroft, AROI. Radiating a sense of wild authenticity, plein air paintings capture the spirit and energy of a place in a completely singular way. Though painting amongst the elements entails obvious challenges, plein air enthusiasts Julian Mason and Michael John Ashcroft masterfully embrace the adventure with magnificent results. Through their dedicated practice and unique perspective, we are presented with a collection of dynamic paintings as animate and unrestrained as the landscape around them.