FLIGHT – Art, Nature and a Journey Through Shetland — Exhibition By Paul Bloomer!

 F L I G H T

 

Art, Nature and a Journey Through Shetland

 

P A U L   B L O O M E R 

 

26th October 2025 – 4th January 2026

Da Gadderie, Shetland Museum and Archives

 

"Paul Bloomer’s art evolved from the industrial Black Country to the skies and landscapes of Shetland. Inspired by birds and raw nature, his work reflects a spiritual journey and artistic growth. This retrospective combines private collections and personal archives to explore the creative process that shaped his unique vision over 25 years."

https://www.shetlandmuseumandarchives.org.uk/exhibitions/flight-by-paul-bloomer 

https://www.shetlandmuseumandarchives.org.uk/blog/paul-bloomer-exhibition-opens-at-shetland-museum-celebrating-25-years-of-work 

https://paulbloomer.com/ 

 

Saturday 25th October

I first met Paul when I visited Shetland as he was one of the local birders here and discovered that he was an extremely talented artist. Read his biography here. Until today I have only seen Paul's work through Instagram and other social media sites. Paul's work is full of life, story telling, spirit, colour and vibrancy and most of his work is on a very large scale! His etchings are equally brilliant. Working in oil, gouache, charcoal, watercolour and other mediums.

Paul very kindly invited me to the opening of his exhibition "FLIGHT" at The Shetland Museum today. My jaw dropped when I first walked in. The first thing that struck me was the intensity and vibrancy of the colour and the size of many of the paintings. Each picture draws you in to a moment in time that tells the entire story without the need for words or explanation.

Paul's exhibition made me think about the past. I went to art college many years ago and never took it any further, which part of me regrets. I dabbled a little later on in life, but never really got back into it. They say its never too late, but I feel my photography has replaced this is a way. Maybe I will return to my art now I have settled into my new life here, time will tell!

All pictures below ©Penny Clarke with permission from Paul Bloomer. Unfortunately around six of my favourite pictures were out of focus (phone changed settings and didn't realise until I got home), so will have to go and take them again and when I do, I will add them here.

A book and catalogue accompany the exhibition. Many of the artworks are for sale. Enjoy!