Usher Gallery to Host Exhibition Celebrating Lincolnshire Architect
In honour of Lincolnshire's Sam Scorer, an exhibition titled "Sam Scorer: A Life in 14 Buildings" has been organized at the city's Usher Gallery. The presentation aims to disclose the legacy of Scorer, a Lincoln native, and the impactful contributions he made towards architecture.
About Sam Scorer
Born Hugh Segar Scorer in 1923, he was a renowned figure of Lincolnshire, leaving his mark with his 'Pringles-shaped' Starbucks, restaurant-topping 'rack of ribs' design, and the white, wing-like building on the Brayford. Many of his buildings are recognized nationally for their significance, and several are listed by Historic England.
A Man of Renaissance
This not only architect, but also painter, gallery owner, and advocate for conservation, was described by Jenny Gleadell, Exhibitions Officer, as a 'Renaissance Man.'
"Sam Scorer was Lincolnshire's true renaissance man: an architect, a painter, a gallery owner, an advocate for the conservation of the built environment, and a significant citizen of Lincoln,” she stated. His portrait as the former sheriff of the city still adorns the council chambers, highlighting his substantial role in the civic life.
This exhibition will not only display the iconic buildings the Lincoln native has left for the county, but will also allow visitors to explore the architectural process behind these structures. His artistic skills will be showcased through his paintings loaned by the Scorer family, along with his portraits painted by his friends.
Exhibition Details
The exhibition, set to run to January 21, 2023, will be hosted at the Usher Gallery on Danes Terrace. Open between Thursdays and Mondays, from 10 am to 4 pm, the event is free for the public.
Hugh Scorer, known professionally as Sam, passed away in 2003, leaving behind a lasting legacy of unique and eye-catching architectural designs in Lincolnshire.