Manchester Art Gallery

Inspired by… is our annual competition for adults to create an art work inspired by something at the gallery. In 2011, you could view the art works of 10 winners next to their inspiration throughout the gallery.

There was a real range of work in 2011, from a costume piece inspired by a painting by Keith Piper, a delicate and life affirming piece made from tiny beads inspired by Mark Francis’s painting ‘Release’ and a small ceramic mouse that could be found sleeping in our Gallery of Craft and Design.