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Visual Language: The Silent Sonnet

The Sunday Painter

The Sunday Painter, a contemporary art gallery in South London, is a testament to the power of artistic collaboration and the importance of fostering emerging talent. Established in 2009 by Harry Beer and Will Jarvis, the gallery was born out of a desire to showcase the work of their friends and peers. The founders, then art students at the Chelsea College of Arts and the Camberwell College of Arts, initially set up the gallery in a disused function room of a local pub in Peckham.

In 2013, The Sunday Painter found a permanent space and transitioned to a commercial gallery model, with Tom Cole joining the gallery as a partner. The gallery represents and exhibits the work of emerging and mid-career artists from the UK and abroad, including Leo Fitzmaurice, Rob Chavasse, Piotr ?akomy, and Samara Scott. In 2017, the gallery moved to its current space in Vauxhall, opening with gallery artist Cynthia Daignault’s first UK solo exhibition.

The Sunday Painter's commitment to running an artist-first space is reflected in its programming. The gallery continually confronts, questions, and evolves with itself and the world around it. One of the notable exhibitions featured a series of glass chalices and oil bar drawings by British artist Nicholas Pope. Titled "The Conundrum of the Chalices of the Seven Deadly Sins and Seven Virtues," the series represents the seven deadly sins and seven virtues of early Christian thought.

The gallery's recent exhibitions include "Nest Time" by Emily Kraus, "Multiple Choice Fairytale Ending" by Tomas Harker, and "So close, come on" by Kate Newby. Each of these exhibitions showcases the gallery's commitment to presenting innovative and thought-provoking work.

The Sunday Painter's origins as an artist-run project space have shaped its ethos and operations. It remains committed to supporting artists at various stages of their careers and fostering a sense of community among them. The gallery's dedication to its artists and its innovative programming make it a vital part of London's contemporary art scene.

Visual Language: The Silent Sonnet

The Sunday Painter

The Sunday Painter, a contemporary art gallery in South London, is a testament to the power of artistic collaboration and the importance of fostering emerging talent. Established in 2009 by Harry Beer and Will Jarvis, the gallery was born out of a desire to showcase the work of their friends and peers. The founders, then art students at the Chelsea College of Arts and the Camberwell College of Arts, initially set up the gallery in a disused function room of a local pub in Peckham.

In 2013, The Sunday Painter found a permanent space and transitioned to a commercial gallery model, with Tom Cole joining the gallery as a partner. The gallery represents and exhibits the work of emerging and mid-career artists from the UK and abroad, including Leo Fitzmaurice, Rob Chavasse, Piotr ?akomy, and Samara Scott. In 2017, the gallery moved to its current space in Vauxhall, opening with gallery artist Cynthia Daignault’s first UK solo exhibition.

The Sunday Painter's commitment to running an artist-first space is reflected in its programming. The gallery continually confronts, questions, and evolves with itself and the world around it. One of the notable exhibitions featured a series of glass chalices and oil bar drawings by British artist Nicholas Pope. Titled "The Conundrum of the Chalices of the Seven Deadly Sins and Seven Virtues," the series represents the seven deadly sins and seven virtues of early Christian thought.

The gallery's recent exhibitions include "Nest Time" by Emily Kraus, "Multiple Choice Fairytale Ending" by Tomas Harker, and "So close, come on" by Kate Newby. Each of these exhibitions showcases the gallery's commitment to presenting innovative and thought-provoking work.

The Sunday Painter's origins as an artist-run project space have shaped its ethos and operations. It remains committed to supporting artists at various stages of their careers and fostering a sense of community among them. The gallery's dedication to its artists and its innovative programming make it a vital part of London's contemporary art scene.

 

 

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