01/09/2026
Art & Space Gallery is delighted to introduce Richard Nicholas Hannavy-Cousen, a Newenden, based Kent artist whose deeply considered practice explores the beauty and fragility of the natural world.
Richard has been drawn to art from an early age. He studied Fine Art at Luton School of Art before developing a varied creative career spanning graphic design and photography, while continuing to develop his own artistic practice. His work has evolved across oils, acrylics, pen and ink, photography and sculpture, with his distinctive pen-and-ink editions previously selected for sale by Heal’s of London, marking an early professional recognition of his work.
After relocating to Kent, Richard’s distinctive approach to painting, characterised by careful observation and a visceral interpretation of natural forms, led to exhibitions including the Port Lympne Zoo Gallery. His work has also been exhibited in Ashford, Canterbury and Wadhurst. A period of sculpture study at Canterbury Christ Church University further deepened his understanding of form and structure, elements that subtly underpin his paintings.
Richard’s work is rooted in a deep reverence for the natural world and a profound awareness of humanity’s impact upon it. Through painting and sculpture, he seeks not simply to represent nature, but to interpret its energy, fragility and complexity.
A dedicated runner and lifelong observer of the natural world, Richard draws continual inspiration from environments ranging from the microscopic to the cosmic, from the delicate structure of a butterfly’s wing to the vast expanses of ocean and sky. His work reflects this breadth of vision, combining careful observation with imagination and sensitivity, inviting viewers to pause, reflect and reconnect with the world around them.
Visit Art & Space Gallery in Tenterden to discover Richard’s work in person, or explore his collection online via the link in bio.
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