Previous Exhibitions

Previous exhibitions at Hornsey Gallery

This page gives an example of a successful exhibition at the Hornsey Library Gallery.

Sisters in Spirit

11 Artists

Sisters in Spirit featured work by 11 black female artists based in the UK who show art to the community as a tool for awareness. They explore themes such as:

• the unity of the black family
• black male/female relationships
• contemporary social conditions
• African traditions.

Mary Osinibi

There is always intent to capture the transition of one moment to the next; collecting un-noticed and quiet moments. I create photographs that tell stories [Grey Eyes, photograph No.45 in the exhibition is an image of the late Jimmy Clark, one of the The Clark Brothers. Steve and Jimmy - the last of the 'brothers' acts of tap-dancing's golden age].

Cezanne

This self-taught artist uses strong imagery, symbolism and colour to bring about healing, spiritual enlightenment and transformation of mind, body and spirit, through her work.

Carol John

A Jamaican born artist who has lived most of her life in Britain, Carol John is inspired by a love for colour, Africa, the Caribbean, and everyday British life. Her vibrant images communicate a unique style of art.

'I believe that my ability to paint is a gift to help, encourage and inspire others.'

Dionne Ible

Using a blend of earth tones from a selection of smalti, unglazed ceramic, vitreous and stained glass, Dionne Ible attempts to capture the images of her ancestry, as seen through their eyes, as well as her own. Her mosaics fully embrace the African culture she seeks to express.

Jennifer Lewis

'I love working with metal, paper, plastics and paint. Based in my studio in South London, I work on commercial projects, as well as personal pieces. I also enjoy collaborating with other artists and working within the community.'

Lorna Graham

It is Lorna Grahams natural style of working with acrylics which gives her paintings their vibrant and spiritual signature. Her current work attempts to delve into the consciousness of black women; the emotional links to the African Diaspora and the importance of family unity.

Melanie LaRocque

Within my chosen working space I record the 'comes' of life by dwelling on the sentiments of the heart and honest thoughts of the mind; achieved through the arch of an arm; the flick of a hand; or even the tilt of a head. Emphasised through colour, composition and texture, immortalised through featureless faces and unassuming detail, my paintings are long stories made short.

Michaela Lewin

Michaela Lewin's pieces are based on real life observations from across the globe. For this Art Therapist, art is a medium of emotional expression and ultimately a form of relaxation. The pieces aim to be aesthetically pleasing and to evoke thoughts, feelings and opinions in all who view them.

Munirah Olton (Salongo Arts)

Salongo means we come together to create beauty…in love.

In 18th century England, at the peak of our ancestors' enslavement, the language of flowers was popular. The black rose symbolised tragedy, sorrow, mourning and farewell. Unique, beautiful and rare it is also an embodiment of the courage, resistance, unity and deep and profound love that defines us as women and sustains us as a people. In this spirit the Black Rose of Salongo symbolises renewal and rebirth through unity and love - especially a rebirth of beauty, of life and that of the mind.'

Paulette Robinson

For long as she can remember Paulette has been passionate about art.

'I believe God is a Master Artist; we only need to look at his creation to see the beauty of colour. My inspiration comes from the heritage of Africa and the Caribbean - countries totally absorbed with the beauty of colour; my works depict the people, culture and environment.'

Soheila Keyani

Growing up surrounded by colour, energy and food, has undoubtedly been the main influence for Soheila's art.

Soheila describes streets wildly ablaze with pink and white blossoms. In winter, clear, moon-lit skies reflect on the vibrant white snow, creating a cosy romantic atmosphere.

'In spring, we ate the first fruits before they became ripe, green crunchy, velvety almonds - in winter we warmed our hands with freshly cooked deep red, juicy beetroot from the street-seller. In summer in the fruit orchard, while adults rested from the heat, we played and watched the shivering, shimmering sun rays in the transparent air. My paintings are all about colour, texture, and energy in motion - impressions of all things I see, hear and feel, from past, present and future.'

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