A blue plaque ceremony was held on Friday (24 June) to celebrate local artists Robert and Isa Jobling, at their home in Whitley Bay.
Famous for the Cullercoats Art Colony of the 1880s, Robert Jobling found national fame capturing the life of the fishing community of Cullercoats and his artwork When the Boats Come in (Morning on the Beach) 1887 is a valued part of North Tyneside’s Borough Art Collection.
Geoff Woodward from Tyne and Wear Archives, said: “Robert and Isa Jobling are really important figures in the history of art in terms of their contributions to the artistic scene in this area and region.”
In a joint commemoration, Jobling’s wife Isa Jobling, is celebrated for her outstanding artworks that focused on the women of the Cullercoats fishing community.
Geoff added: “As a woman in the Victorian times, Isa’s artworks were often overlooked and did not receive the acclaim her male counterparts did. Despite this, her work has stood the test of time and today it is recognised and acknowledged for its high quality and attention to detail.”
Steve Bishop, Head of Culture at North Tyneside Council, said: “Like Robert, Isa’s work captures the lives of coastal communities and provides and important record of social history as well as being outstanding artwork. This plaque celebrates the work of two great artists and provides some equity in terms of recognising the contribution of both artists to our cultural life in North Tyneside and the North East.”
The blue plaque is located at 29 Victoria Avenue in Whitley Bay, the home the Jobling’s resided in until 1924.
