Humour

Humour has an appeal that crosses generations. You don’t need to be an art expert, know the latest gallery trends or have an encyclopaedic understanding of contemporary art to appreciate it. You simply need to enjoy a good visual joke and have a soft spot for a character with a little personality.

There’s also a distinctly British quality to much of much of the pieces we select. The wordplay, the affectionate nods to familiar places, the animals getting themselves into improbable situations, it all feels wonderfully approachable.

Yet beneath the light-hearted surface is often a genuine appreciation of composition, colour and detail. The humour might grab your attention, but the craftsmanship and storytelling are what encourage you to keep looking.

At Rowbury, we love artwork that brings personality into a home, and Simon Clarke and Lucia Heffernan’s paintings do exactly that. Simon’s distinctive approach to humour, his imaginative characters and his eye for detail make his work a natural fit for anyone who wants their walls to do a little more than simply fill a space.

There are plenty of ways to enjoy the collection, too. Whether you’re looking for a smaller piece to brighten a corner, a framed artwork to give a room a focal point, or another addition to an established collection, you can explore different designs and presentation options.

At Rowbury we work directly with many of our artists and manage the artwork production and framing process in Devon, using giclée printing technology to produce the editions. It’s a thoughtful high-quality approach that helps bring the finished artwork to life.

Sometimes, one piece of art brings such joy it changes how an entire room feels!