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Nelu is a Romanian photographic artist based in Lancashire, a Creative Technical Demonstrator at the University of Salford and a graduate in MA Contemporary Fine Art (2017). His practice lies at the intersection of documentary and fiction, using walking and image-making to map both physical and emotional landscapes.

These works are rooted in Nelu’s experience as an immigrant navigating the bleak and often isolating landscapes of the West Pennine Moors. Drawn to ancient infrastructure such as Roman roads or footpaths, as well as Victorian relics that have since blended into the natural environment (mine shafts, quarries, spoil heaps) he photographs the land in an idyllic, painterly style as a metaphor for his own sense of dislocation and projected resilience.

Central to this project is an ongoing exploration of sustainable photographic practices, carefully considering planning, image-making, post-production, and presentation, grounded in a commitment to photographing locally and leaving no trace, as part of an Arts Council England Developing Your Creative Practice grant.

The images above are close-up stills of Nelu’s work.

The image above is an install shot from the exhibition.

Photographs on this page courtesy of Sam Parker, UoS Art Collection Team Assistant

Join curator Stephanie Fletcher for an informal tour of Between the Earth and the Sky on Tuesday, 11th March 2025.

Join curator Stephanie Fletcher for a calming and informal gallery tour of Between the Earth and the Sky, a new exhibition of nature-inspired artwork at the New Adelphi Exhibition Gallery.

Step into the in-between spaces of nature in Between the Earth and the Sky, a stunning exhibition of contemporary printmaking, photography, and video. Featuring works by Christiane Baumgartner, Darren Almond, Jessica El Mal, and Liang Yue, the exhibition explores fleeting moments of transformation in the natural world—from fading sunsets to the first touch of rainfall after a drought.

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with the environment through creativity. See you there!

This tour is also part of Go Green Salford – the University of Salford’s Festival of Sustainability from 10-22 March.

New Adelphi Exhibition Gallery, Peel Park Campus

All welcome, public, staff, and students.

Free to attend – Booking is not required, however if you’d like to register and receive an event / calendar reminder, click the link to ‘Reserve a Spot’!

Peter Green
Sea Solar Blue (1970)
Linocut

Peter Green OBE RE (1933-2023) was a British printmaker and educator. His work largely explored British landscapes – from the former coal mines and quarries in Wales, to derelict farms and coastal scenes; through an increasingly abstract visual style.

Time spent travelling and teaching printmaking around the world influenced his practice – from traditional stencil printing in Japan, to modernism in Europe and the legacy of the Bahaus movement. Many of his works were not derived from preliminary drawings but emerged through the making process, with works such as Sea Solar Blue evoking colours, textures and rhythms found in nature.

He was elected to the Royal Society of Printmakers in 1959, and awarded an OBE for Services to Art and Art Education in 1988. His work is held in numerous collections including  the V&A, London and the National Museum of Wales, Cardiff.

The images above are close-up stills of Green’s work.

The images above are install shots from the exhibition.

Photographs on this page courtesy of Sam Parker, UoS Art Collection Team Assistant

Phil Greenwood
White Sky (1977)
Etching and Aquatint

Greenwoods’ vast body of printmaking focuses on landscapes, depicting lakes, parkland, woodland and coasts. Though they might appear to be familiar scenes, they are mostly recalled from memory – amalgamating elements and ideas from a variety of places. Often only a few colours of ink (sometimes only two or three) and plates are used, expertly combined in layers to create a range of tonal qualities. The resulting images have an atmospheric and dream-like quality, often capturing qualities of light and shadow and times of transition such as dawn, dusk, or a change in weather.

Greenwood was born in North Wales, studied at Harrow and Hornsey College of Art in London, and eventually settled in Kent. He became a full-time artist in 1971, pursuing both commercial and fine art practices, with works in public and private collections including the Arts Council and British Council.

The images above are close-up stills of Greenwood’s work.

The images above are install shots from the exhibition.

Photographs on this page courtesy of Sam Parker, UoS Art Collection Team Assistant

Derek Wilkinson
Winter Reflection – Rydal (circa 1960-1970)
Photoetch and Aquatint

Halifax-born Derek Wilkinson (1929-2001) was an artist and teacher, working in painting, drawing and printmaking. His work largely captured rural and urban landscapes across the North, from Greater Manchester, to the Pennines, to the Lakes; using muted colour palettes and careful compositions. This work captures a winter’s day at Rydal, in Cumbria.

Wilkinson studied at Blackpool School of Art (1946-50), at Manchester’s Regional College of Art (1951-53); and taught at Stockport College from 1958. He has exhibited widely across the North as well as in London, and has works held in the collections of Manchester Art Gallery, Salford Museum & Art Gallery, and Stockport Heritage Services.

The images above are close-up stills of Wilkinson’s work

Photographs on this page courtesy of Sam Parker, UoS Art Collection Team Assistant