Exhibiting at the OXO gallery London

A few weeks ago I shared about my diptych being one of the 40 selected from 450+ by Chaiya Art Awards for their exhibition at the OXO gallery London. The show asked the question 'Where is God in our 21st Century World' and my entry was entitled 'In the detail'. Let me share the exhibition with you.

“In each act of kindness, each spark of inspiration, every expression of forgiveness - God is in the detail. In our creativity, in unexpected provision, the symmetries of nature – God is in the detail. The smile of a stranger, giggles of a toddler, the beauty of birdsong – God is in the detail. The design of your fingerprint, the intricacies that hold the universe in perfect balance – God is in the detail. He is all around, in each moment, waiting for us to see him in the detail.”

In the run up to the exhibition I was delighted to see my picture as one of only 3 highlighted on a loop on the OXO gallery website for this show.

On 28th March I dressed uncharacteristically smart (heels and all!) and travelled to London for the Press Night.  Unfortunately I forgot to make sure I got any photos of me!

These were my favourites pieces by other artists, which gives you a bit of taste of the diversity and talent in the show.

A 1000 bottles of tears - Deborah Tompsett (OVER ALL WINNER)

I know all the birds of the hills, and all that moves in the field - Elisabeth Rutt

Admitting the possibilities of error - Kirsten Lavers

Pathways - Karen Weatherbee

Jesus Wept - Colin Booth

The Real Thing - Simon Shepherd

The Other Lamb - Marjan Wouda

Shrouded in Mystery - Stephanie Wilson

Left Out - Maxwell Rushton

The suspense of living on the edge - ashar

Scarred - Rachel Ho

Wilderness - Hannah Campbell-Wharam

A hard back book was created as part of the exhibition which contains those selected to exhibit as well as those long listed. Which is a lovely keep sake and makes for a thought provoking read - author Ann Clifford.
“for the curious and open-minded, for people of all faiths and none. Bursting with richness and diversity, vulnerability and exploration, colour and fragility, treasure and beauty. The 60+ featured artists care about our world and the life it sustains. Their persistent probing to find meaning and understanding through what they create is hugely important to us all. Does God exist? If He is real, where is He and what does He have to offer? Be inspired and challenged by a multitude of original and provocative responses that will draw you further into the mystery of just where is God in our 21st-century world.”

It was also exciting to see the show featured on the BBC South Today News the following day, where my picture could be spotted.

On Easter Saturday my husband and 3 daughters took a trip with me into London to see my work and visit what was a really fascinating and engaging show.