Exhibitions

06 Jun 2024

Jonathan Schofield: The Paris Paintings

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THE PARIS PAINTINGS

In February this year I made a trip to Paris, to see the Mark Rothko exhibition at the Louis Vuitton Foundation. I was also going to meet my seventeen year old daughter, who travelled to Paris a few days earlier as part of her A-level studies.

Paris is probably the city I have frequented the most; starting as a teenager, later as an art student and then for work (where I was involved in the fashion world). This meant I visited the city at least four times a year.

Arriving back there in February, I realised that Paris as a place and an idea was now deeply woven into my personal history. I had been there so many times I had a whole set of memories and feelings that felt like they needed to be processed into the way I live now, which is as a Painter.

Over the course of the weekend, I took my daughter to some of my favourite haunts and of course, much like showing a visitor where you live, you begin to see the place through fresh eyes. I was at once so happy to be able to do this with her but also keenly aware of the slightly melancholic undertow that accompanies the act of remembering and revisiting familiar places.

On my return, I quickly began a new body of work about the idea of PARIS… I see my paintings as essentially collages- a space whereby I can amalgamate all the thoughts, sensations and moods that exist in my head and through the deeply physical process of painting somehow create an object that stands on its own as a total record of my lived experience.

I have also created a playlist to accompany the paintings, I paint to music, so this is a combination of tracks I listen to as painting and tracks that have a relationship to me being in Paris over the years…

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Jonathan Schofield
May 2024

05 Jun 2024

MY MAANMIES

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24 May 2024

My Maanmies, Bruce French: Ellipsis

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Titled “ELLIPSIS”, this exhibition brings together three of Europe’s leading artists, who are simultaneously devoted to introspection and the influence of the social body. The diversity of mediums and techniques each artist uses is driven by a shared desire to probe the human soul and its imprint into the contemporary world. The converging theme thus navigates between the interior and the exterior, playing with the ellipsis, a literary or cinematographic device that consists in omitting one or more elements of a narrative without affecting its comprehensibility. The exhibition context, therefore, allows visitors to restore this omission.

The art of My Maanmies embodies a spiritual exploration, illustrating a unique artistic ritual. Highlighting her mesmerizing creations, “String of Light” (2023) stands out for its construction, crafted from oil, bone glue, papier-mâché, chalk, and oil stick. It delves into the interplay of darkness and light within us.

“From One Room to Another” a diptych, symbolizes the passage of life with ink, papier-mâché, acrylics, and pigment, evoking the elusive understanding between life and death.

Another notable work is a new addition to her papier-mâché “Dissimulation” series, using rabbit skin glue and ivory black pigment, symbolizing the commemoration of pre-existing life and death’s integration into reality.
Also displayed are smaller oil paintings from her “Introspection” series, where material memory intertwines with personal experiences, inviting viewers to engage in introspection, prompting a question about the existence of a universal memory.

Bruce French’s work delves into our representation of social media, offering an analog response to our digital age. While visually captivating, his sculptures explore the blending of reality and falsehood in today’s world dominated by influencers. For “ELLIPSIS”, French showcases pieces from two ongoing series: “REALS” and “AMA-Ask Me Anything”.

“REALS”, an ever-evolving collection of over 100 sculptures, mirrors Instagram REELS, fostering community among creators. Each sculpture embodies the exchange between creator and audience, scattered across Europe to engage with various communities.

“AMA-Ask Me Anything” features quick responses in clay or ink, evolving into larger forms across various mediums. Inspired by online interaction, it reflects the open dialogue of its
digital counterpart, exploring the energy of exchanges in virtual spaces and inviting viewers to contemplate the dynamics of virtual dialogue.

05 Oct 2023

Jonathan Schofield: Gorgeous Pink Rags

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The title of the show is ‘GORGEOUS PINK RAGS’ and was inspired by the following quote from The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald:

“They’re a rotten crowd,” I shouted across the lawn. “You’re worth the whole damn bunch put together.”
I’ve always been glad I said that. It was the only compliment I ever gave him, because I disapproved of him from beginning to end. First he nodded politely, and then his face broke into that radiant and ecstatic and understanding smile, as if we had been in ecstatic cahoots on that fact all the time. His gorgeous PINK RAG of a suit made a bright spot of colour against the white steps…

15 Sep 2022

Colin Pennock: Familiar Voices

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Familiar Voices

This body of work began at NG Art Creative Residency in Maussane-les-Alpilles, Provence, France and was completed on-site at Serena Morton gallery.

For some time I have wanted an immersive experience of painting to see if it affected directly my painting approach or choices that direct my work.

I have been informed in the past by memories of landscape which tend to come from emotional experience to construct my paintings.

I have been resistant to direct plein air narratives because my intention is to filter direct experience with the remembered images in my mind.  

I fell in love with the mauves and pale hues of Provence and have realised the similarities in other ways of the light in Australia.

The cicadas and the pops of colour from the mid tones of hue are also reminiscent to my home, although other elements are different. They are like friends we have not seen for some time and the reunion is a stirring of familiar relationships.

The rocks and formations have another meaning too. They bring a connection to the past – even centuries back. And these philosophical relationships of colour and mark making have developed into a unique language that are a continuous consideration throughout my work.

Colin Pennock, July 2022

09 Jun 2022

Jonathan Schofield: Café Society

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30 Apr 2022

Mark Cazalet: New Growth, Spring

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05 Nov 2021

AS ABOVE SO BELOW: Juan Ripoll, George Tayor, Alex Box, My Maanmies

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30 Sep 2021

Bruce French / Deep Fake - Exhibition Catalogue

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10 Jun 2021

Mark Cazalet / The Stillness The Dancing - Exhibition Catalogue

Mark Cazalet / The Stillness The Dancing - Exhibition Catalogue

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Mark Cazalet

The Stillness The Dancing

Exhibition will run between 10th June – 10th July 2021

11 May 2021

Stoney Darkstone / Liminal - Exhibition Catalogue

Stoney Darkstone / Liminal - Exhibition Catalogue

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Stoney Darkstone

Liminal

11 May – 4 June 2021

16 Feb 2021

Jonathan Schofield Intellectual Animals - Exhibition catalogue

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Jonathan Schofield – Intellectual Animals

From 15 February 2021

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15 Feb 2021

JONATHAN SCHOFIELD - INTELLECTUAL ANIMALS | EXHIBITION WALK-THROUGH

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15 Feb 2021

Jonathan Schofield Intellectual Animals Press Release

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04 Nov 2020

Jeny Howorth - LULU

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Jeny Howorth
LULU
Private View on 4th November and the exhibition will run until 12th December 2020.
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03 Nov 2020

JENY HOWORTH - LULU | EXHIBITION WALK-THROUGH

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02 Sep 2020

The Gallery Collection 2020

The Gallery Collection, Autumn 2020, a curated exhibition by Serena Morton, showcases a selection of artists and work that celebrates the history of the gallery and the long professional career of Morton as a curator, art dealer and gallery owner.

Morton began her art world career at Christie’s Auction House in 1994 (Print Department, Modern British, Post-War and Contemporary British Paintings and Sculpture). She entered the gallery world through directing a contemporary space in Mayfair, and in 2008 opened her first own label gallery. In 2013, Morton moved her business to Ladbroke Grove.

The Gallery Collection offers a path to explore and discover a variety of artists and medium (photography, painting and sculpture). From artist’s studios, Serena has picked out works she believes are particularly interesting.

Exhibition opens 2nd September to 30th October.

01 Sep 2020

THE GALLERY COLLECTION 2020 | EXHIBITION WALK-THROUGH

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26 Jun 2020

Orlando Campbell - Post Pandemic Colour

Orlando Campbell - Post Pandemic Colour

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Orlando Campbell

Post Pandemic Colour

Private View commences on Friday 26th June, from 3pm to 7pm and will continues on Saturday 27th June, from 10am to 2pm

The exhibition will run until 7th August 2020.

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25 Jun 2020

ORLANDO CAMPBELL - POST PANDEMIC COLOUR | EXHIBITION WALK-THROUGH

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05 Mar 2020

Paul Vanstone - Intimacy

Paul Vanstone - Intimacy

Paul Vanstone

Intimacy

Private View on Thursday 5th March, and the exhibition will run until 15th April 2020.

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05 Mar 2020

PAUL VANSTONE - INTIMACY | EXHIBITION WALK-THROUGH

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28 Nov 2019

WINTER, 2019 - 2020

WINTER, 2019 - 2020

ADAM BRICUSSE
ORLANDO CAMPBELL
COLIN PENNOCK
LUCY TEMPLE
ROBI WALTERS
PAUL VANSTONE

28 NOV 2019 – 9 FEB 2020

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27 Nov 2019

WINTER, 2019 - 2020 | EXHIBITION WALK-THROUGH

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30 Jul 2019

Adébayo Bolaji - TOPIA - A re-invention of the self

Adébayo Bolaji - TOPIA - A re-invention of the self

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TOPIA
 
Serena Morton is proud to present Topia, a solo show by London-based Artist Adébayo Bolaji.

Press and Collector Preview is from Tuesday 17th September, with a Private View on Thursday 19th September, and runs until 20th October 2019.

For press enquiries, or to preview / meet the artist, please contact: serena@serenamorton.com or +44 (0) 790 463 6910.

29 Jul 2019

ADÉBAYO BOLAJI - TOPIA - A RE-INVENTION OF THE SELF | EXHIBITION WALK-THROUGH

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05 Jun 2019

Sentinel Space 1

MARK CAZALET - Quiet Radiance

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04 Jun 2019

Mark Cazalet - Quiet Radiance

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10 May 2019

Artist in his studio, 2019

SIMON WILLIAMS - LUNA PARK

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Preview: Weds 1st May – Thurs 9th May (10:00am – 5:00pm)

Taking its title from the Luna Park funfair in Coney Island, New York, this show is a collection of vibrant, dynamic abstract paintings which make manifest an exultation of gestural abstraction – a place where unworldly energies reverberate and tussle.

09 Feb 2019

Dream Chaser, oil on canvas, 150x150

Barka, With love, from Salvador.

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Preview from Saturday the 9th of February by appointment.

Gallery Opening Hours
Monday – By appointment.
Tuesday – Friday 10 – 5pm
Saturday 11- 4 pm
Sunday – Closed

Enquiries: Info@serenamorton.com

29 Jan 2019

Talisman

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Please join us for

BREAKFAST AT THE GALLERY

January 29, 30, & 31

8:30-11am

Artists Juliette Balland and Claudia Galante will be present on the 29th January to talk about their new collection of work, Talisman.

23 Nov 2018

New Vocabulary

An exhibition by Sabrina Rowan Hamilton and Simon Williams

Simon Williams, Walk of the Gods 2, 2018, Mixed media on canvas, 60 × 60 cm.

Open for preview now
Exhibition dates 23rd November – 15th December 2018

Gallery Opening Hours
Monday – By appointment.
Tuesday – Friday 10 – 5pm
Saturday 11- 4 pm
Sunday – Closed

Enquiries: Info@serenamorton.com

08 Nov 2018

UNIQUE, Winter 2018

A selection of work by the gallery artists.

George Taylor, Dreams on Being Lyrical, 2017

Serena Morton, 343 Ladbroke Grove, London, W10 6HA
Tuesday to Friday 10-5pm
Saturday 11-4pm
All other times by appointment

20 Sep 2018

Colin Pennock

Self Portrait - New Paintings, 2018

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EXHIBITION: 20 September 2018

Serena Morton, 343 Ladbroke Grove, London, W10 6HA
Tuesday to Friday 10-5pm
Saturday 11-4pm
All other times by appointment

17 Jul 2018

Optimistic

Adébayo Bolaji & Robi Walters

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EXHIBITION: 17 July 2018

Serena Morton, 343 Ladbroke Grove, London, W10 6HA

15 Jun 2018

Jasper Galloway – Empty Canvas, Paris Studio 2018

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EXHIBITION: 15 June 2018

Serena Morton, 343 Ladbroke Grove, London W10 6HA
Tuesday to Friday 10-5pm
Saturday 11-4pm
All other times by appointment

11 May 2018

Celia Lyttelton - Metamorphoses

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EXHIBITION: 11 May – 9 June 2017

Serena Morton, 343 Ladbroke Grove, London W10 6HA
Tuesday to Friday 10-5pm
Saturday 11-4pm
All other times by appointment

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02 Mar 2018

Mark Cazalet - Resonances

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EXHIBITION: 2 March – 31 March 2017

Serena Morton, 343 Ladbroke Grove, London W10 6HA
Tuesday to Friday 10-5pm
Saturday 11-4pm
All other times by appointment

03 Nov 2017

Louise de Lima | Paul Vanstone – Out of Darkness

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EXHIBITION: 3 November – 1 December 2017

Serena Morton, 343 Ladbroke Grove, London W10 6HA
Tuesday to Friday 10-5pm
Saturday 11-4pm
All other times by appointment

14 Sep 2017

Sory Sanlé - Volta Photo 1965-85

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EXHIBITION: 14 September – 27 October 2017

Morton Hill, 345 Ladbroke Grove, London W10 6HA
Tuesday to Friday 10-5pm
Saturday 11-4pm
All other times by appointment

For more information: David Hill Gallery

14 Sep 2017

Autumn Selection 2017

EXHIBITION: 14 September – 27 October 2017

SERENA MORTON, 343 Ladbroke Grove, London W10 6HA
Tuesday to Friday 10-5pm
Saturday 11-4pm
All other times by appointment

12 May 2017

George Rodger – The Nuba and Latuka, Sudan, 1948-49

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EXHIBITION: 12 May – 23 June 2017

For more information: David Hill Gallery

12 May 2017

Rupert Shrive – 'Mysterious Arrangement'

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EXHIBITION: 12 May – 23 June 2017

17 Mar 2017

Songs To The Goddess - Group Exhibition

Songs To The Goddess - Group Exhibition

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EXHIBITION: 17 March – 5 May 2017

10 Feb 2017

Start of the Season - Group Exhibition

Start of the Season - Group Exhibition

EXHIBITION: 10 February – 8 March 2017

26 Nov 2016

First Exposures

EXHIBITION: 26 November – 18 February 2017

For more information: David Hill Gallery

11 Nov 2016

Damian Elwes - New Paintings 2016

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EXHIBITION: 11 November – 17 December 2016

16 Sep 2016

Alberto Reguera - The Unknown Universe

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EXHIBITION: 16 September – 21 October 2016

16 Sep 2016

Dan Nathan - Paralland

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EXHIBITION: 16 September – 12 November 2016

Exclusive video of Dan Nathan on his exhibition Paralland

For more information: David Hill Gallery

10 Jun 2016

Barka - Sugar and Water

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EXHIBITION: 10 June – 23 July 2016

12 May 2016

Emma Levine - Ocean Earth

EXHIBITION: 12 May – 4 June 2016

08 Apr 2016

Ali Water Bottle, 1974

Peter Angelo Simon - Muhammad Ali, Fighter's Heaven 1974

EXHIBITION: 8 April – 28 May 2016

‘These rare and candid images strip back the celebrity persona to show a thoughtful, focused and determined fighter. Few photographers got as close to the boxer behind the legend.’ BJP

For more information: David Hill Gallery

08 Apr 2016

Joanna Ham & Billy Name - Girls on Film

EXHIBITION: 8 April – 5 May 2016

04 Feb 2016

MAKE ME BELIEVE

Make Me Believe

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JJ Morgan, XaXa Mason, Amanda Houchen & Anja Von Kalinowski

GROUP EXHIBITION: 4 – 26 February 2016

03 Dec 2015

Xenon Dance Floor, 1979

Bill Bernstein - Disco

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EXHIBITION: 3 December – 12 February 2016

‘The legendary Village Voice photographer captured the best of Manhattan’s nightlife.’ Vogue

For more information: David Hill Gallery

12 Nov 2015

Piers Jackson – Speculation

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EXHIBITION: 12 – 26 November 2015

04 Nov 2015

Paul Benny & Simon Edmondson – Behind the Silence

Paul Benny & Simon Edmondson – Behind the Silence

EXHIBITION: 4 – 27 November 2015

28 Oct 2015

Burt Glinn

Burt Glinn - Cuba 1959

EXHIBITION: 28 October – 27 November 2015

‘Remarkable documentation by the Magnum photographer’ Time Out

For more information: David Hill Gallery

09 Oct 2015

Katy Lynton

Katy Lynton - Multiversal

EXHIBITION: 9 October – 30 October 2015

30 Sep 2015

Billy Name - The Silver Age

Billy Name - The Silver Age

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EXHIBITION: 30 September – 23 October 2015

“His intimate black-and-white pictures capture pop art history in the making”
Time Out, September 2015

For more information: David Hill Gallery

10 Sep 2015

Jim Threpleton - Memories of the Hunt

Jim Threapleton - Memories of the Hunt

EXHIBITION: 10 September – 2 October 2015

Press Release

Selected Works

04 Jun 2015

Angus Hampel - Sacred Trees

Angus Hampel - Sacred Trees

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EXHIBITION: 4 June – 3 July 2015

07 May 2015

Adam Pobiak - WAVES

Adam Pobiak - Waves

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EXHIBITION: 7 – 29 May 2015

27 Mar 2015

Space Between Us - Emma Levine

Space Between Us - Emma Levine

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EXHIBITION: 27 March – 1 May 2015

20 Feb 2015

Frequency

Frequency - Haberdashery and Julian Abrams

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EXHIBITION: 20 February – 19 March 2015

08 Dec 2014

Launch Exhibition

Launch Exhibition

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06 Jun 2014

RUPERT SHRIVE

Rupert Shrive

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EXHIBITION: 6 June – 27 June 2014

09 May 2014

Katy Lynton

Katy Lynton

Exhibition: 9 May – 28 May 2014

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06 Mar 2014

Jonathan Silverman

Jonathan Silverman

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Thursday 6 March – 28 March 2014

06 Feb 2014

ETHEL WALKER

Ethel Walker

6th February 2014

08 Nov 2013

PIERS JACKSON

Piers Jackson - Structural Harmony

Jackson returns to his old stamping-ground of Ladbroke Grove to install Structural Harmony at Morton’s new space beneath Tom Dixon’s water tower.

06 May 2013

COUNTRY GIRL

Jenny Caron Hall - Above the Earth Beneath the Sky

An exhibition of paintings, prints and light boxes.

26 Mar 2013

KIDS CO LOGO

Kids Company - Gunter Roth Exhibition

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17 Jun 2012

Piers Jackson

Piers Jackson

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17 Jun 2012

Jim Threapleton

Jim Threapleton

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319 Kings Road (the former Love Bakery), Chelsea, London SW3