This exhibition brings together a diverse group of younger artists who share their experiences of experimenting with colour, mark and form, to create moments of joy.

Varying in scale, these artists’ works are intense, intuitive, and expressive. Others are contemplative and logical, presenting large fields of colour. Their inspirations include Tantra, Wabi Sabi, Arte Povera, Kurdish Ritual and Mono-ha.

These works of art redefine what abstract means. They can be seen as a two-way encounter between the artist and the viewer.

Each of these artists defy creative conventions to unleash a new confidence in abstraction.

Artists of this exhibition include: The Art Riot Collective, Betsy Bradley, James Collins, Pam Evelyn, Jadé Fadojutimi, Rachel Jones, Harminder Judge, Melike Kara, Rob Lyon, Oscar Murillo, Ruairiadh O’Connell, Francis Offman, Mary Ramsden and Sam Windett.

Join us for an opening event on Thursday 4 May at 6pm.

Making Space An active space will be available for you to respond to the artworks on display and discover your own reasons for painting.

Whether you are an experienced artist or a beginner, our Making Space is open to all.

We believe that creativity is a powerful tool for self-expression, self-discovery and wellbeing. And we hope to inspire new ideas and encourage a deeper connection with the exhibition.

Our Making Space will be fully equipped with a range of materials and resources, including paint, brushes, paper, and other materials.

We'll have prompts to guide your creativity produced by Art Riot Collective(opens in a new tab). As well as family activity packs, which we encourage you to use as a way to explore the exhibition together and to spark new ideas and conversations.