York ReMastered exhibition, Tower Street, York until June 28

Once again the work of York artist Richard Barnes is heavily on display, although this time counterbalanced by the expressive, dramatic cityscapes and landscapes of Myles Linley.

"We've shown Richard's work since we launched in 2005 and it feels like a calendar event now," says gallery co-director Ails McGee. "His cityscapes have always been beautifully drawn, but with a wild energy on top.

"This time we thought we'd heighten that energy by dovetailing his work with that of Myles, who brings more of a mood and atmosphere to his depictions of York and Yorkshire. In the context of York's contemporary art scene, these two are made for each other."

Myles was born in 1967, studied Fine Art at Harrogate College and Bristol Polytechnic, and his work is drawn mostly from the varied landscapes, towns and cities across Yorkshire.

"I try to create dramatic, brooding images with a sense of a narrative." he says. "Having exhibited widely across the county, I'm tremendously excited to be showing at According To McGee for the first time.”

Ails further enthuses: "Myles is the real deal, and for the first time we're displaying a portrayal of Tower Street, which he's painted especially for his 2015 collection.

"Very few artists can hold their own in the same exhibition space as Richard Barnes, who paints so wildly and beautifully, but we all agree Myles's work complements Barnes's work, and vice versa. It all shows just how rude is the health of the York art scene, especially its painting."

Once again Greg and Ails McGee were helped in making curatorial decisions by interns from the University of York. Early Modern History student Sarah Jensen took the lion's share.

"Sarah is a blast of new energy. She could show a few older professionals how to get the job done, and with such style and humour," says Greg. "If the University of York keeps on providing such high-calibre interns, we'll keep on employing them."

Greg savours the impact of the latest Yorkshire ReMastered show.

"Barnes and Linley's depictions are yet another reminder of just how cool a city like York is. We love living here; these paintings reflect that perfectly," he says.

"Barnes harnesses the burgeoning energy beneath the heritage: Linley skewers the mood with a stark palette and vivid mark making. Both artists prioritise York's contemporary context over Vikings, bunting, and cups of tea."