Talk: Drawing with Willow – the work of Laura Ellen Bacon

Exhibition talk with Louise Lohr, Deputy Curator of Yorkshire Sculpture Park.

Join Louise Lohr, Deputy Curator of YSP, who will speak about Laura Ellen Bacon’s practice and approach.

The talk is part of a series of talks at Beningbrough surrounding the latest exhibition, ‘Whispers of the Wilderness – Exploring Wilderness Gardens’ where Laura’s work can be seen until 12th April 2026.

Laura Ellen Bacon worked closely with Louise when she installed her exhibition, Into Being at YSP last year.  ‘Into Being’ was on view in the Chapel at YSP in 2025 from 5th April until 7th September 2025, supported by Hignell Gallery.

Booking not needed, the talk is free of charge although admission fee to Beningbrough Hall applies (National Trust).

Laura Ellen Bacon’s work at Beningbrough was commissioned by the National Trust and includes large work made on site and selected works loaned from Hignell Gallery.

Large scale sculptures at Beningbrough until 12 April 2026

In the year that garden designer, Andy Sturgeon breathes new life into the landscape with enhanced planting and reimagined vistas, artist Laura Ellen Bacon brings the essence of the garden indoors with her striking, large-scale willow sculptures. Inspired by nature and rooted in place, Bacon’s flowing, organic forms transform Beningbrough Hall, capturing the movement and energy of the wild.

In the Great Hall, woven willow sculptures spill over the sides of plinths suggesting nature untamed and wild. The shapes create movement like grasses and stems swaying in the wind, whispering to us. In the Saloon Gallery, a huge willow sculpture forms an airy, knotted thicket which invites you to step within its curves and tangles – an immersive reflection on nature’s resilience and our connection to the land.

Please see https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/yorkshire/beningbrough for more information.

Image shows: Laura Ellen Bacon with her work at YSP.