ELEMENTAL
Art Exhibition
Art Exhibition
Last October, I invited three other talented artists; Yang Xu, Faye Knight and Mee Mee Chai, to join me for a joint exhibition at the Chelsea Gallery in Kings Road, London.
Following months of painting, coordination, and promotion our exhibition opened on March 5th 2024. Each of us draws inspiration from the beauty of nature and how it's shaped by the elements. It was my pleasure to organise this exhibition.
ELEMENTAL
Visual · Stories · Emotional · Landscapes
Chelsea Gallery, Old Town Hall, Kings Road, London, SW3 5EE.
5th to the 17th of March 2024
Nature and the elements have long been the source of Inspiration and motivation for artists. From the earliest cave paintings to the latest contemporary works, artists have found beauty, power and mystery in the natural world.
This exhibition “Elemental” features the work of four female artists who explore their relationship with nature in unique and personal ways. The artists Annette Price, Yang Xu, Faye Knight and Mee Mee Chai use painting as their medium to capture the essence of the natural world through their own unique filters from life experience, bringing a fusion of perspectives to the canvas and invite you to share your experiences and connections.
Each painting tells a story rooted in the elemental forces that captivate the artists: landscapes, rivers and streams, flora and fauna. Working with acrylics, oils and cold-wax, using pallet knives, brushes, and other mark-making tools, their styles range from impressionistic to contemporary
abstraction. Each brush stroke and colour palette pays homage to the intricate tapestry of the natural world.
So, immerse yourself in a visual symphony where each painting unveils a story, transcending cultural boundaries. From vibrant palettes to subtle nuances, the Elemental Exhibition is a celebration of female creativity, uniting different voices in a harmonious exploration of the wonders of the natural world.
Elemental Collection
Below are the paintings I exhibited at the Elemental exhibition.
Warm Undercurrents
Total Immersion
Inviting Spring
Joy Below the Surface
Inside the Hidden Pond
Whispering Waters
Diving into the Water Garden
ELEMENTAL EXHIBITION CATALOGUE
View all the paintings exhibited at the exhibition
MEET THE ARTISTS
Annette Price, Faye Knight, Mee Mee Chai, Yang Xu.
Annette Price
Her art is an emotional reaction that is inspired by many years of kayaking and photographing water as an editorial photographer, working with a camera from both kayaks and diving.
She works with acrylics and mixed media, utilising brushes, palette knives and other mark-making tools to convey her passion for water. Her artwork is characterized by dynamic brushstrokes, captivating colour palettes, and lively compositions that evoke a feeling of energy and motion.
Faye Knight
Her cottage studio is situated off the beaten track, amongst rolling farmland and winding wooded paths, each season provides an endless variety of textures and hues to be captured in her paintings.
If a running theme could be suggested for Faye’s work, ‘Be in touch with nature’ would summarise it very well. With names including: ‘The Quiet Place’, ‘Into the Woods’, ‘The Warm Scent of Summer’ and ‘Joy’, each painting speaks of the release found in abandoning our senses to the timeless, intoxicating beauty of the hidden places in ournatural world.
Faye is an accredited member of West Berkshire and North Hampshire Open Studios and a member of West Ox Arts Gallery. You can also see selected works exhibited at Oxford Art Weeks during May, the Artysan Gallery in Stow-on-the-Wold,
Howarth’s Gallery Newbury and at her Open Studios during May.
Mee Mee Chai
Mee Mee Chai, also known as 美雨子, is a London-based artist originally from Malaysia. A self-taught visual artist with a background in Commercial Art and Interior Design, she explores various media on paper, wood, and canvas.
In addition to her role as a painter, Mee Mee is the author of "Handwritten," a book reflecting her lifelong passion for drawing and writing. She skillfully shares her personal experiences and interpretations of relationships with people, God, and nature.
Mee Mee's artwork is owned and collected by enthusiasts worldwide.
Yang Xu
Yang Xu (Tzu) is an adventurous artist who always seeks new and fun ways to express the world through her artworks. She's known for her utilisation of bold colours and brushstrokes to capture the spirit and emotions of the painting subjects.
Yang's artwork often reflects a fusion of realism and abstraction, allowing her to explore both the tangible and intangible aspects of our existence. By juxtaposing recognizable elements with more ambiguous forms, she strives to create a dialogue between the familiar and the unknown, encouraging viewers to interpret and connect with the artwork on a personal level.
Ultimately, her goal as an artist is to transport viewers to a realm of contemplation and wonder. She aspires to create visual poetry that invites introspection, sparks curiosity, and celebrates the profound beauty that surrounds us. With each brushstroke, she endeavours to ignite a sense of connection between the artwork, the viewer, and the world at large. Yang is environmentally conscious and uses eco-friendly art materials where possible.
THE PRIVATE VIEW
6th March 2024
VAA (Visual Artists Association) Networking event at the Elemental exhibition.
Photo: The exhibiting artists with Agnes Gomori from the VAA.
Left to right: Yang Xu, Faye Knight, Mee Mee Chai, Agnes Gomori, Annette Price (myself)
The Visual Artists Association (VAA), an organisation dedicated to supporting professional artists, stepped in with a fantastic idea when they heard about our exhibition. They proposed we combine forces to host an exclusive viewing and networking soirée for artists during our exhibition.
The event took place on the 5th of March, and was filled with arty conversation, delightful snacks, beverages, and of course, stunning art pieces on display 😊 We were lucky to have Agnes from the VAA hosting the event. A big shoutout to Agnes for helping us connect with new artist friends and for making the occasion such a enjoyable one!
THE ELEMENTAL EXHIBITION
5th to the 17th March 2024
