BY BOB BA R K E R JUMPERS FORGOALPOSTS
Perhaps one of the most famous works of art depicting the beautiful game, is The Football Match by L.S. Lowry, painted in 1949 the piece is often described as a modern day masterpiece and certainly captures the spirit of football fans gripped by the excitement of match day. Like Lowry, Bob Barker is a northern lad born and bred. Over the years Barker’s depictions of northern life and scenes have evolved and developed from his well loved portrayals of young lovers taking a stroll in the early evening mist through to the grisaille street scenes of today and everything in between. Barker’s art resonates with a great many of us, as he adeptly manages to convey the innocence of childhood through to the joie de vivre of adulthood.This col- lection is no exception, themed of course around Britain’s most popular sport, Barker takes us on a journey from the cobbled streets where children stage their very own Cup Finals each night after school (‘Jumpers for Goalposts’), to a father and son celebrating their team’s victory in ‘Result’ and ‘Rhythm & Booze’ proving you’re never too old for a kick-about. There is no doubt with this collection of original artwork that Barker presents here will inspire and excite all those who are passionate connoisseurs of his art and of football.
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