‘Emerald Eastgate’ – Dan Clorley

With Emerald Eastgate, Dan Clorley brings a moody, atmospheric twist to Chester’s iconic landmark. This small-scale oil painting pulses with colour and shadow, reimagining the Eastgate Clock in a palette of deep purples, fiery reds, and glowing golds. At the heart of the piece, a greenish light filters through the mist, giving the scene its mystical, twilight title. The urban silhouette feels both familiar and fantastical—transporting the viewer into a cinematic version of the city.

Beautifully presented in a champagne-gold frame with crisp white mount, this piece balances drama and delicacy. Clorley’s textured brushstrokes and fluid colour transitions give the impression of movement through rain or memory. Emerald Eastgate is a love letter to Chester, reinterpreted through emotion and imagination rather than strict representation.