Darren Barker MBE is a British artist and the managing director of the Great Yarmouth Preservation Trust.
Deeply influenced by the German expressionists and, in particular, Max Beckmann, Barker has a similar set of recurring motifs culled both from his imagination and from his own past, such as the ubiquitous mackerel and pike from childhood fishing trips with his father. These are ambitious, disturbing and vivid canvases, and bring the whole exhibition to life.
Barker was deeply involved in rejuvenating this 17th century listed building Skippings Gallery in Great Yarmouth, a venue he also exhibited in.
Barker and fellow Great Yarmouth artist John Kiki staged a major dual exhibition at the National Gallery of Sofia, Bulgaria, in 2019.
Nightjars continues at the South Quay Gallery, 26 South Quay, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2RG until 21 June, 2026
Open Wednesday to Sunday, 10.00 am – 18.00 pm. Parking is free to visitors, adjacent to the Gallery.