Discworld exhibition brings Terry Pratchett pictures to St Barbe Museum, Lymington

FANTASTICAL character illustrations from Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld book series are the inspiration for an exhibition at Lymington’s St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery.

Running from 14th January to 18th February, the unique show presents a rogues’ gallery of characters from Sir Terry’s books, beautifully drawn and painted by Paul Kidby.

Paul began working on the series in 1993, becoming the artist of choice for the Discworld books.

He designed the Discworld book jackets from 2002 until the final volume appeared in 2015, shortly after Sir Terry’s death, and continues to work on new Discworld-themed publications.

The exhibition offers a new selection of works, none of them shown at St Barbe before.

Many have also never before been publicly exhibited, so this is a special chance for Discworld fans to see these artworks first-hand.

On display will be a host of favourite characters including Rincewind, Twoflower, the Librarian, Tiffany Aching, the Wee Free Men, Nanny Ogg, Conina and Errol.

Paul Kidby is one of the 12 Order of the Honeybee to be presented, at Sir Terry’s request, with a very special gold bee pin – as a group they are entrusted to ensure the safe future of Sir Terry’s creation.

Paul has vowed to always give his artistic best to Discworld and hopes Sir Terry would feel that the future illustrations for his wonderful world are in safe hands.

St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery, in New Street, Lymington, is open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm.