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Cricket and art are both incredibly rich and diverse forms of expression. Cricket, once considered the gentleman’s game, has inspired numerous artists to capture the beauty and intensity of the sport through various mediums such as paintings, sculptures, and photography.
From lively scenes at the Somerset County Cricket Ground to portraits of legendary players, art has played a significant role in building the spirit of cricket in the county of Somerset
The parallels between cricket and art are vast, as both involve skill, strategy, and a deep sense of passion. Whether it’s the meticulous strokes of a bat on the cricket pitch or the intricate brushwork on a canvas, both cricket and art continue to enchant and inspire individuals throughout our region.
Many pieces of art in the collection were painted by Museum Trustee, Michael Tarr, who studied at Somerset College of Art during the 1960’s, and thereafter worked for 12 years in an Architect’s practice. Since then Michael has worked as a freelance professional artist, combining graphic design, illustration and painting, concentrating on the latter for the last 25 years. During that time he has produced many cricket paintings and illustrations, examples of which are in the Cricket Museum, as well as the various pavilions of Somerset County Cricket Club.
Michael has had work on 3 occasions in the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition and paintings in the RWA and London exhibitions regularly. His work is widely collected nationwide and in Europe, and he is included in the publication ‘Who’s Who In Art’ 35th edition.
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Throughout its life the museum, which relies on donations for its ongoing maintenance and day to day activities, has been generously supported by Members and Visitors.
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