Former soldier and war artist to host exhibition at Norwich Cathedral
Norwich Cathedral. Photo: Jo Clarke - Credit: Jo Clarke
A former soldier and war artist is to host an exhibition at Norwich Cathedral this month.
Major (retired) Robin Watt's work seeks to capture the atmosphere of warfare through his experiences in the first Gulf War.
During the early 1990s, he was a war artist with the 7th Armoured Brigade for Operation Desert Storm.
He produced artwork of soldiers living, training and fighting in the desert.
His work aims to give an insight into soldiering, as well as the nature of warfare.
He produced artwork of soldiers living, training and fighting in the desert.
His exhibition, entitled Reflections on War, consists of around 100 field sketches and paintings from the conflict.
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It is being held at The Hostry, at Norwich Cathedral from January 20 to February 16 from 10.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Saturday, and from 10am to 3pm on Sundays.
Mr Watt is aiming to raise money for the charity Veterans Norfolk.
