Holding Time brings together three artists, Ayse McGowan, Caroline Matthews, and Michelle Weiner.
Through painting, drawing, and printmaking, the exhibition celebrates the quiet, often overlooked moments that root us in the natural and familial world and highlights how we hold on to time: through memory, imagination, and creative expression.
In an age of constant motion and uncertainty, Holding Time offers a space for pause and reflection. Each artwork captures the subtle beauty of everyday life, a fleeting glimmer of light at the turn of the season, the stillness of water, the warmth of a shared moment.
This collaborative exhibition features new works alongside highly commended pieces recognised in major art awards, including the Jackson’s Art Prize, Ruth Borchard Self-Portrait Prize and at the Mall Galleries, London.
Artists
Ayse McGowan’s expressive paintings capture the essence of water and light through bold marks and layered translucency. A self-taught artist with a background in design, Ayse paints full-time from her studio in Radlett, Hertfordshire and is a member of Studio Fridays.
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Caroline Matthews ASGFA creates luminous treescapes that invite calm and introspection. An Associate Member of the Society of Graphic Fine Art, Caroline has exhibited widely, including at the Pastel Society, Royal Society of British Artists, and the ING Discerning Eye.
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Michelle Weiner works in print, exploring themes of family and memory, through muted tones and delicate textures. Michelle has held residencies with the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and The Albany Theatre and exhibited at the Royal Academy of Arts.
See more of Michelle's work on Instagram
Private View
Please join the Private View on Wednesday 14 January from 7.30pm - 9.30pm.
It is free to attend, and everyone is welcome.
Opening Dates & Hours
The Exhibition will be on display in the Lower Gallery, our airy ground floor room at the front of the House, during gallery opening times from Saturday 10 January - Monday 9 February.
The gallery is generally open:
- Monday - Tuesday : 12pm to 4pm
- Wednesday : 11am to 3pm
- Thursday - Sunday : 12pm to 4pm
Please note that the gallery hours may change or the gallery may close at short notice due to private events. To avoid disappointment, please check our most up-to-date opening hours by clicking here or calling us on 020 8348 8716 the day before your visit.
