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Chapters
6 - 29 March 2025

Chapters

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    Sarah Wiseman Gallery is pleased to present Chapters, a group show in conjunction with International Women’s Day. This exhibition showcases the work of artists Emma Davis, Nadia Koo, Zelga Simone Miller & Letitia Thompson. Chapters investigates the artistic practice of these four artists, celebrating their journeys in art later in life, and the reinvention of self through their artistic practice.

     

     


     

     

    Sarah Wiseman Gallery will be hosting a panel discussion with the artists, led by curate Amanda Jewell to celebrate International Women's Day (8th March), Thursday 6th March 6 - 8pm. People who wish to attend must book via Eventbrite https://bit.ly/3ERUL2k

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  • Mixed media artist Emma Davis celebrates her love of colour, texture and form through her work. Emma works carefully composing vintage book covers to create balance and narrative, while also painting abstract colour compositions, radiating light and energy. She says ‘Colour has always been important to me and in this set of works I am using colour in two very different ways. I have pared back the colours in my smaller, more narrative mixed media pieces and have let rip with an explosion of bright and sometimes neon paint in my painted panels.’

     

    Nadia Koo embraces a tactile approach to painting, working freely without a plan and often applying the paint with her fingers or sticks. Having worked in social care for 30 years, Nadia found herself during 2020 with the urge to make a large-scale painting of flowers and turned a period of grief into visual joy. For this exhibition, Nadia says ‘The act of putting paint to canvas empowers topics that deserve to be seen and heard. ‘Black Women and Their Pussy’s’ explores intimate portraits of Black women like me: women who are rarely afforded the space to let their guard down, to be soft, to be vulnerable.’

     

    Figurative artist Zelga Simone Miller’s work has a quiet strength, examining the vulnerability and tenderness of the figure.  Zelga’s journey into art began when she was gifted a term of life drawing classes at the Ruskin School of Art. Drawing quickly gripped her and she went on to do an MFA in Fine Art practise, she has been working as an artist since. For the exhibition, Zelga said, ‘This body of work represents steps in a woman’s journey to finding freedom. She runs, reflects, shifts & pauses but always fearless & determined. The ability to regenerate her greatest weapon.’

     

    Letitia Thompson’s paintings explore her place in the world through her work. Her daughter leaving home to go to university became a driving force for Letitia to begin exploring the transitional periods of life through the figure, each one enticing the viewer into their narrative. Letitia says, ‘I like to think that the act of painting is a constant practice of balance between control and surrender…The characters that have emerged may resonate and offer a comforting touchstone to those that encounter them.’

     

    Chapters opens Thursday 6th March and runs until Saturday 29th March

  • Works
    • Emma Davis collage piece using vintage book covers, in reds, beige and lilac
      Emma Davis, Awakening
    • Emma Davis painting on board of abstracted rectangles, in colours pink, black, red and yellow
      Emma Davis, Connections
    • Emma Davis mixed media collage piece using vintage book covers, in colours red, blue and orange
      Emma Davis, I Like It Here
    • Emma Davis abstract painting of rectangular shapes, in colours pink, red, black and yellow
      Emma Davis, I Want To Remember All Your Shapes
    • Emma Davis mixed media collage piece using vintage book covers, in colours blue, green and black
      Emma Davis, Interlude
    • Emma Davis mixed media collage piece using vintage book covers, in colours green, blue and grey
      Emma Davis, Memoirs
    • Emma Davis mixed media collage piece using vintage book covers, in colours orange, black and grey
      Emma Davis, Mother & Father
    • Emma Davis mixed media collage piece using vintage book covers, in colours red, grey and yellow
      Emma Davis, My Dear & Honoured Mother
    • Emma Davis mixed media collage piece using vintage book covers
      Emma Davis, My Family Sold
    • Emma Davis mixed media collage piece using vintage book covers, in colours blue and grey
      Emma Davis, My Superpower Sold
    • Emma Davis abstract painting of rectangular shapes, in colours pink, red, black and yellow
      Emma Davis, Pink Glove
    • Emma Davis mixed media collage piece using vintage book covers, in colours pink, orange and yellow
      Emma Davis, Pollyanna Sold
    • Emma Davis mixed media on Board piece of abstract rectangles in pinks, yellows, reds and blacks
      Emma Davis, Reality
    • Emma Davis mixed media collage piece using vintage book covers, in colours blue and grey
      Emma Davis, Salute To Greece
    • Emma Davis mixed media collage piece using vintage book covers, in colours teal and orange
      Emma Davis, Self
    • Emma Davis mixed media collage piece using vintage book covers, in colours orange & blue
      Emma Davis, Spanish Translation
    • Emma Davis, The Dream of Fair Women
      Emma Davis, The Dream of Fair Women Sold
    • Emma Davis abstract painting of rectangular shapes, in colours pink, red, yellow, green and black
      Emma Davis, The Mess I'm In
    • Emma Davis mixed media collage piece using vintage book covers, in colours green, red and black
      Emma Davis, The Wonderful Year
    • Emma Davis mixed media collage piece using vintage book covers, in colours maroon, brown and black
      Emma Davis, This Is Enough
    • Emma Davis abstract painting of rectangular shapes, in colours yellow, green, red and black
      Emma Davis, Towards The Light
    • Emma Davis abstract painting of rectangular shapes, in colours pink, red, black and orange
      Emma Davis, You Come Alive At Night
    • Nadia Koo painting of a variety of green foliage covering the composition, with pink flowers among the leaves
      Nadia Koo, Apres Bresil, 2025
    • Nadia Koo painting of an array of green foliage with flowers amongst it
      Nadia Koo, Big Green, 2025
    • Nadia Koo still life painting of a bouquet in a black and white striped vase, with a black queen chess piece situated to the left of the vase
      Nadia Koo, Black Queen, 2025
    • Nadia Koo painting of an array of green foliage, with bright orange and pink flowers
      Nadia Koo, Calathea Crocata - Eternal Flame, 2025 Sold
    • Nadia Koo painting of a vibrant array of flowers and green foliage in turquoises and pinks, with a bunch of bananas and a hummingbird
      Nadia Koo, Humming To My Own Tune, 2025 Sold
    • Nadia Koo still life painting of a bouquet of flowers arrange in a black and white vase, with jugs showing butterfly designs on them
      Nadia Koo, Just Joy (Jugs), 2025
    • Nadia Koo still life painting of a floral arrangement in a red striped vase against a turquoise striped background
      Nadia Koo, Life Is Not Still, 2025
    • Nadia Koo portrait painting of a woman against a red striped background with a white fluffy cat to her left
      Nadia Koo, Marzipan, 2025
    • Nadia Koo portrait painting of a woman amongst a bouquet of white daisies
      Nadia Koo, Moon Dog Daisy, 2025
    • Nadia Koo portrait painting of a woman with a Siamese cat and pink floral patterned background
      Nadia Koo, Mr Masala, 2025
    • Nadia Koo painting of an array of green foliage, amongst its brightly coloured red and yellow flowers and palm leaves
      Nadia Koo, Palm, 2025 Sold
    • Nadia Koo painting of a variety of green foliage, with bright red, pink and yellow flowers amongst it
      Nadia Koo, Set Foot In Path, 2025
    • Nadia Koo portrait painting of an array of green and pink foliage, with a woman's head poking out amongst it with green eyes
      Nadia Koo, The Girl With The Green Eyes, 2025
    • Zelga Simone Miller painting of a figure seated wearing a plaid jacket against a blue green background
      Zelga Simone Miller, Clouds of Doubt, 2025
    • Zelga Simone Miller painting of a figure in a blue dress against a yellow background
      Zelga Simone Miller, Fierce Poise, 2025
    • Zelga Simone Miller woodcut print of a figure in a long pink dress and red boots
      Zelga Simone Miller, Finding Freedom, 2025
    • Zelga Simone Miller painting on paper o fa vague white figure to the left against a vivid red and orange background
      Zelga Simone Miller, Heat Rising, 2025
    • Zelga Simone Miller woodcut of a feminine figure's torso in a pale pink kimono style dress
      Zelga Simone Miller, Raspberries, Mascarpone & Dream , 2025
    • Zelga Simone Miller painting of a faint figure painted in pinks and oranges against a pale blue background
      Zelga Simone Miller, Redefine The Impossible, 2025
    • Zelga Simone Miller painting of a feminine figure in a pink kimono style dress against a pale blue background
      Zelga Simone Miller, Straight Jacket, 2025
    • Zelga Simone Miller painting of a figure in a pink dress leaning against something, against a pale blue background
      Zelga Simone Miller, Soft Landing, 2025
    • Letitia Thompson painting of a hare with a cloak covered in stars wrapped around it
      Letitia Thompson, A Cloak Full Of Stars, 2024
    • Letitia Thompson painting of a figure in blues and greys, surrounded by two flying crows and a full moon behind her
      Letitia Thompson, Crow Daughter, 2024 Sold
    • Letitia Thompson painting of a female figure gazing just past the viewer with a horses head looking beyond her in red, greens and greys
      Letitia Thompson, Ghost Horse, 2024
    • Letitia Thompson circular painting of a hare in greens and greys
      Letitia Thompson, Imbolc Hare, 2024
    • Letitia Thompson painting of a figure with black hair that's flowing above her head, with a pink background
      Letitia Thompson, Moon Gazer, 2024 Sold
    • Letitia Thompson painting of a female figure holding an object painted in navy, purple, green and grey
      Letitia Thompson, Moon Maiden Holding Amphora, 2024
    • Letitia Thompson painting of a female figure sat with her knees arched, painted in oranges, pinks and blacks
      Letitia Thompson, Mountain, 2024
    • Letitia Thompson painting of a figure walking amongst an abstracted landscape of trees, painted in greens, purples and golds
      Letitia Thompson, Returning The Leaves Of Gold, 2025
    • Letitia Thompson painting of a seated female figure with an abstracted tree for hair, and a unicorns head oriented to her left behind her
      Letitia Thompson, She Wears The Mask Of The Passing Seasons, 2024
    • Letitia Thompson painting of a male figure with a crown and bird perched on his hands, painted in pinks, blues and yellows
      Letitia Thompson, The Prince & The Midas Bird, 2024
    • Letitia Thompson painting of a female figure with branches emerging from her head, painted in blues, greens, oranges and blacks
      Letitia Thompson, The Trees Grows In The Shape Of Her Shadows, 2024
    • Letitia Thompson painting of a female figure against a navy background with a branch in the distance, painted in blues and greys
      Letitia Thompson, Under The Bough, 2024 Sold
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