Art

American Landscapes: Revisiting the Wilderness

Date: Monday, Sep 23 2019 - Sunday, Oct 6 2019
Venue: The Island

Exhibition arising from two three-month road trips taken by writer and artist Vernon Hewitt.

From August to November 2017 and November 2018 to January 2019, Hewitt travelled around the US to write a travel book and also to paint ‘wilderness’ – a generic obsession with American and British painters from the middle of the 19th century.

The trips produced a book called Journey Through The End Of Days: An American Road Trip which featured some of the acrylic paintings in this exhibition – and about 40 paintings since then.

EatDrink24/7 Launch Party is back on July 8 2026!
Exclusive collabs from Bristol’s favourite food vendors, available for one night only. Be first to grab your free copy of the EatDrink24/7 guide – plus every ticket comes with a free limited-edition beer can.
Get your ticket now

Sept 23-Oct 6, 10am-5 daily. For more info, visit theislandbristol.com/event/american-landscapes-revisiting-the-wilderness

By steve wright, Saturday, Aug 10 2019

Tags:

  • Landscape Painting
  • USA
  • USA landscapes
  • US landscapes
  • North American landscapes
  • Vernon Hewitt

Most read

EATDRINK24/7 LAUNCH PARTY
CALLING ALL FOODIES!

Bristol's only truly independent food & drink guide is back, and we're throwing a party to celebrate on July 8 2026 at Wiper and True Brewery & Taproom, Old Market.

  • Exclusive collaborations from Bristol's favourite food vendors (you can't try these special dishes anywhere else)
  • Be the first to pick up your free copy of the EatDrink24/7 Guide
  • Music + great drinks
  • Each ticket includes a beer from Wiper and True, a special limited-edition can created just for the occasion.

One night only - don't miss out

Get Your Ticket

Related articles

You've read %d articles this month
Consider becoming a member today
Independent journalism
is needed now More than ever
You've read %d articles this month
Consider becoming a member today
Monthly £5/month Annually £45/year
You've read %d articles this month
Consider becoming a member today
Join the Better
Business initiative
You've read %d articles this month
Consider becoming a member today
Monthly £180/month* Annually £2000/year*
* prices do not include VAT
You've read %d articles this month
Consider becoming a member today
Enjoy delicious local
exclusive deals
You've read %d articles this month
Consider becoming a member today
Monthly £5/month Annually £45/year
Wake up to the latest
Get the breaking news, events and culture in your inbox every morning
Sign up
×

Select Your Membership

Are you sure you want to downgrade?

You will lose some benefits you currently enjoy.
Benefits you will lose: