We aim to engage and inspire new audiences by producing educational workshops and events that are accessible, unique and inspiring. We want our events to appeal to everyone whether or not they have previously had an interest in the arts and will program with audiences in mind.
28th-30th June
Friday 28th 5-8pm
Saturday 29th 12-6pm
Sunday 30th 12-5pm
99, Kings Road, Chelsea, SW3
As part of Kensington and Chelsea Art Week, we will be opening our studios to visitors.
Artists include; Camelia Balea, Joy Bomb London (Aka Amy Broch), Lidiia Dresch, Julie Fitzpatrick, House of Harlot (Irida Trika), Russ Jones, Roisin Jones, Laura Mila, Penelope Meredith, Howard Milton, Alice Thompson, Karolina Ursula Urbaniak and Tomoko Yamanaka.
Starting with a long series in abstract art, Camelia now embodies contemporary surrealism, infused with elements of expressionism. Recent pieces are characterized by vibrant colours and dynamic compositions, featuring anthropomorphic figures in surreal and whimsical settings. The work challenges the boundaries of reality, offering an immersive experience into the surreal landscapes of the mind.
Artist Amy Broch, explores the themes of love, death, and sex in the context of 21st-century femininity. Her work is characterized by a bold, confrontational aesthetic that draws on a range of media, including painting, sculpture, and performance art.
joybomblondon.com
Lidiia Dresch is a visionary Ukrainian designer. Lidiia stands at the threshold of her artistic odyssey, passionately dedicated to launching her avant-garde fashion label, MOHEN. Through her designs, Lidiia endeavours to spark dialogues and encourage people to rethink their perspectives on fashion and society.
mohen.co.uk
@lidiiadresch
As a mixed-media artist, her creations serve as portals into the intricate tapestry of human emotions and thoughts. Julie's artistic journey seeks to unravel the essence of boundary, where fantasies intertwine with fears, compelling us to embrace the ineffable beauty within.
shiftingstyleartwork.com
Roisin Jones is an interdisciplinary artist and researcher whose practice includes photography, filmmaking, sculpture, poetry and performance. Jones explores the theme of resilience, grief and belonging by capturing the unique experiences of the Global Majority. Through collective and individual storytelling, she aims at fostering and celebrating connections within these communities.
iamroisin.com
@iam_roisin
Russ Jones is a conceptual artist and painter exploring themes of free will and identity. He is currently working with the Arts council researching modern perspectives on love and his work has been shown in NY, Miami, Austin, Paris and London.
russ-jones.com
Through sweeping strokes of large abstract canvases, Laura's narrative is of her homeland remembered and reimagined. A hopeful ode to the future — a future where the children of Colombia can flourish under skies stitched with promise. Through her art, she channels the sentiment of her past, casting it forward in colours that speak of pain transformed into beauty.
lauramila.co.uk
Penelope Meredith is a stylist and founder of the Rhulan Archive, a collection of luxury vintage and pre-loved collectable clothing. She’s also creating a womenswear and menswear line, with pieces made in England and limited in number, using luxury fabrics and couture finishing. Her designs honour the cut and craft of vintage clothing but work within a relaxed, contemporary wardrobe.
penstylist.com
Alice previously studied Textile Design at Chelsea College of Art. Her practice makes reference to the transitional stages in our lifetime and the cast aside nature of clothing. Working with the medium of knit, she tests the durability of yarn, often knitting on a loose tension so the physical line of the knitted row is seen. The knitting sits in conjunction with hard found frames. Specific colour combinations can evoke snippets of memory. She is a Tutor in Machine Knitting at Working Men's College and Technical Instructor in Textiles Yarn Resource at the Royal College of Art.
alicethompson.co.uk
@alicethompzon
Miraan Moon Sa is a Korean-American artist incorporating East Asian calligraphy and large brushwork into her visual conceptions. Space, textiles and tactile creations, such as working with paper creating pop-up three-dimensional designs are her playground. “Dynamic, balanced, gestural thought, interpretive, potent, choreography of ink and paper, immediate yet still, emotion set free, floating thoughts in suspended pigment” have been words used to describe her work. Now living in London, England, Miraan is available for consultation and commissioned pieces.
@miraanmoonsa
Karolina Ursula Urbaniak is a multi-media artist and co-founder of Infinity Land Press. Her practice transcends traditional boundaries, blending digital innovation with tangible artistic expression. With a portfolio that includes photography, video art, sound design and sculpture, Urbaniak is renowned for creating works that engage audiences on a profound level.
karolinaurbaniak.com
infinitylandpress.com
A UK-based textile designer from Japan, Tomoko produces her own original, high quality 100% British Alpaca yarns spun by a mill in Dorset. Each winter, she designs a collection of knitwear under her label Cabinet. In 2012, she started her winter "British Alpaca Project" knitwear collection using only 100% British alpaca wool. Tomoko is happy to now produce her own original, high quality 100% British Alpaca yarns spun by a micro-mill in Dorset. Each winter, she designs a collection of knitwear under her label Cabinet. Tomoko is Associate Lecture in Textile at Chelsea College of Art (UAL).
www.cabinetbyty.co.uk
Award-winning sound artist and composer Emily Peasgood is creating a new interactive sound installation (with lyrics by Kate Lynn-Devere).
Emily Peasgood has previously created two artworks that explore grief and loss: Halfway to Heaven (Folkestone Triennial, 2017) and Requiem for Crossbones (Illuminate Productions, 2018). This new artwork will acknowledge and commemorate the many lives lost through the Covid-19 Pandemic and will tour across the United Kingdom, it will feature sound and visuals.
More information coming soon….
We facilitate the professional development of arts practitioners at all levels of their career; from emerging to established arts professionals
By providing guidance, mentoring and opportunities for artists to develop their practice within a supportive environment. We strive to provide opportunities for artists to learn, experiment, push creative and social boundaries and improve.
We understand the need to support the emotional health and wellbeing of artists
By providing opportunities to connect, converse and learn with peers. Our supportive environments enable artists to thrive, take risks and allows for opportunities to create art without restrictions.
Our affordable studios scheme lessons the financial burdens faced by artists and allows them freedom to create.
Every artist needs their space. By providing provision such as affordable art studios, we are able to support artist welfare and allow creativity to flow
We empower artists to develop their practice and thrive
Our tailor made residency programme provides additional opportunities for residents and allows them further freedom to incubate ideas plus showcase them to peers and the general public.
Open studio events
We actively engage with our residential and business communities, building a mutually respectful and transparent relationship between our artists, staff and volunteers. Through open days, we also give the public the opportunity to meet the artists and makers - to see and discuss the work-in-progress that the artists have been developing.
Exhibition Spaces
We recognize the need to exhibit artwork and proactively champion underrepresented artists with a platform to celebrate their work.
Career development
We promote respectful and supportive environments and provide career developing opportunities. We contribute to education, networking and business support.
81-103 Kings Road, Chelsea, London, SW3 4NX
Past Studios
Suite 2 + 3, Claridge House, Davies Street, Mayfair, London, W1K
48 + 56 Brook Street, Mayfair, London, W1K
68-70 Southhampton Row, Bloomsbury, London, WC1
Capital House, Weston Street, London Bridge SE1
New studios coming soon, watch this space…
To advance education and to promote the public appreciation and participation in the arts for the public benefit, in particular but not exclusively by raising awareness of contemporary art practices and connections between art and science through workshops, seminars, talks, residencies and other such events.
The relief of those in need, in particular people with mental and emotional health and well-being needs, through the use of the arts.
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