A new exhibition titled 'Birds in Art' has opened at Gallery 9 in Northleach, featuring the work of artist Don Cordery. The show highlights Cordery's limited edition lithographs from the 1970s, two of which are currently on display at Tate Britain, alongside his designs for the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds' 1989 centenary stamps and pieces from a 1990s advertising campaign for Eagle Star Insurance. Original paintings, drawings, and giclée prints by the artist are also included.
The exhibition matters because it not only showcases Cordery's artistic contributions but also celebrates the broader tradition of bird illustration and the art of lithography. By bringing together works from different decades and contexts—from museum pieces to commercial designs—the show underscores the enduring appeal of avian subjects in visual art and the crossover between fine art and applied design.