Film Screening plus in person Q & A with Dorothy and Neil Emery the Film Director
As part of our Twenty-Five & Onwards Art Exhibition in our Gallery until 1 Feb 25, which features Dorothy’s artwork, we are delighted to host this unique screening of "Show Up and Start". This moving 47-minute documentary, celebrates the life, work and determination of Lake District based artist Dorothy Ramsay – and is sure to leave you inspired
This award-winning documentary explores Dorothy’s journey from her postwar childhood in northeast England, through her time at Camberwell School of Art, to her later years as weaver, therapist and full-time artist.
Set against the awe-inspiring beauty of the English Lake District, the film invites audiences to experience the interplay of nature, life, and art through Ramsay's eyes. Interviews with younger artists, touched by her wisdom and legacy, add layers of intergenerational perspective, making the documentary both timeless and urgent
.Elevating the narrative is an exquisite soundscape by Shelley Roden, an award-winning foley artist from Skywalker Sound, and Jeffrey Roden, an acclaimed composer whose music resonates with emotional depth."Show Up and Start" is a visually stunning, emotionally moving exploration of creativity, perseverance, and the landscapes - both external and internal - that shape us. It is perfect for audiences seeking inspiration, art lovers, and anyone who believes in the power of dedication. Why not combine this screening with a visit to see Dorothy’s original artwork in our free to enter Twenty-Five & Onwards Exhibition, before the screening
12A
1h 30m
As part of our Twenty-Five & Onwards Art Exhibition in our Gallery until 1 Feb 25, which features Dorothy’s artwork, we are delighted to host this unique screening of "Show Up and Start". This moving 47-minute documentary, celebrates the life, work and determination of Lake District based artist Dorothy Ramsay – and is sure to leave you inspired
This award-winning documentary explores Dorothy’s journey from her postwar childhood in northeast England, through her time at Camberwell School of Art, to her later years as weaver, therapist and full-time artist.
Set against the awe-inspiring beauty of the English Lake District, the film invites audiences to experience the interplay of nature, life, and art through Ramsay's eyes. Interviews with younger artists, touched by her wisdom and legacy, add layers of intergenerational perspective, making the documentary both timeless and urgent
.Elevating the narrative is an exquisite soundscape by Shelley Roden, an award-winning foley artist from Skywalker Sound, and Jeffrey Roden, an acclaimed composer whose music resonates with emotional depth."Show Up and Start" is a visually stunning, emotionally moving exploration of creativity, perseverance, and the landscapes - both external and internal - that shape us. It is perfect for audiences seeking inspiration, art lovers, and anyone who believes in the power of dedication. Why not combine this screening with a visit to see Dorothy’s original artwork in our free to enter Twenty-Five & Onwards Exhibition, before the screening
12A
1h 30m