The late artist Joseph Loughborough will have his work displayed at The Windbreaks outdoor art gallery on Southsea’s seafront from 3 December for a four-month period.
The popular gallery on the promenade near the skateboarding area known as The Red offers local artists the opportunity to have work displayed temporarily as part of Portsmouth City Council’s seafront arts programme.
Joseph was a local painter who died earlier this year at the age of 44. As a well-known Portsmouth painter and keen skateboarder, his exhibition beside The Red where he loved skateboarding has particular poignance for his family.
Joseph’s partner Audrey Nicolau-Borde-Bergeret said: “Exhibiting Joe’s work on the seafront feels beautifully fitting, especially with The Windbreaks beside The Red, where he and his friends whiled away their hours skating – a place he carried in his heart.
“To see his love for the coastline, and the warmth and spirit he poured into his art, returning to the shore that shaped him, is profoundly moving, and I am endlessly grateful.”
Council Leader Cllr Steve Pitt said: “Seeing this exhibition of Joseph’s work is very emotional, particularly for his family who have given their blessings to his work being shown after losing him at a young age this year.
“I hope the local community – and particularly the skateboarding community – will take the time to come and view the work of this truly talented artist.
“It’s public exhibition spaces such as The Windbreaks that allow us all to appreciate and enjoy the talent of the Portsmouth art community.”
Joseph spent his formative years exploring the derelict boatyards and creeks of Portsmouth. After graduating from Portsmouth University, he pursued interests in art, philosophy and skateboarding culture. Read more on the artist’s website: https://www.josephloughborough.co.uk/
To apply for the next round of The Windbreaks, visit www.hotwallsstudios.co.uk/thewindbreaks