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Jack Morrocco
Making a Connection 3 - 20 Dec 2024 London Jack Morrocco is widely recognised as one of Scotland's most distinguished contemporary painters. With a career spanning over 50 years, he is celebrated as a modern-day Scottish Colourist, renowned for his masterful use of light. His work is highly regarded now and will continue to be appreciated by future generations. Today, his art has gained exciting recognition worldwide, and he has two major publications written about him: A Work in Progress by Roy McGregor and In Good Company by Eileadh Swan, both celebrating his 70th birthday.
Jack studied at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art in Dundee from 1970 to 1974, earning a postgraduate year in 1975, along with the highest distinction available at the time, a highly commended post-diploma. In that same year, he was awarded the prestigious Farquhar Reid Travelling Scholarship, which allowed him to study in Paris and Florence. In 1973, he was selected to study with the renowned pop artist Sir Peter Blake at Hospitalfield House in Arbroath. After completing his formal education, Jack founded a design studio while continuing to pursue his passion for painting and exhibiting. In 1997, he committed himself fully to painting and now works from studios in both Fife, Scotland, and the Côte d'Azur in France.
One of Jack's most distinctive qualities is his versatility as an artist. He notes, "I get bored easily, so the idea of painting only one type of subject in one particular style doesn’t keep me creatively engaged. I need to be flexible and move between disciplines whenever I choose." This adaptability is reflected in his diverse body of work, each piece demonstrating his boundless creativity and dedication.
Jack's artwork can be divided into four primary themes, each illustrating his artistic range. His landscapes, particularly those of Venice and Parisian cafés, are celebrated for their vibrant energy and masterful depiction of light. These pieces capture the essence of their settings, full of life and atmosphere. His series of lily ponds, inspired by a walk with his daughter Nina through Lade Braes in St Andrews, evoke tranquillity and beauty, blending nature and reflection in a way that resonates universally.
Jack’s contemporary still lifes reflect his intellectual curiosity and are influenced by his encounters with visiting lecturers like Sir Peter Blake, as well as his appreciation for artists such as Picasso and Braque. These works explore deeper, more abstract themes, challenging the conventions of traditional still life painting. His studio scenes, on the other hand, draw inspiration from the classical tradition of the Dutch masters, often featuring his wife, Fiona.
Throughout all of Jack’s creations, his command of structure and light remains a constant, breathing life into every subject and establishing him as a true master of his craft.
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Still Not Static
Interiors, Sculptures, and Still Lives: A Breathtaking Exhibition of Calm 12 - 29 Nov 2024 London Still Not Static Interiors, Sculptures, and Still Lives: A Breathtaking Exhibition of Calm Step into an oasis of tranquility with Still Not Static, an exhibition that captures the quiet elegance of stillness through meticulously crafted interiors, evocative sculptures, and serene still lifes. Each piece resonates with a gentle... Read more -
Peter Wileman FROI RSMA FRSA
Path of Dreams 16 Oct - 1 Nov 2024 London Path of Dreams invites viewers to embark on a painterly journey across the landscapes of the UK, from the serene waters of Port Navas to the rugged charm of Staithes, the quiet shores of Norfolk, and the vibrant harbours of Salcombe and Fowey. (above) A Softening Light, Fowey, Oil on... Read more -
Autumn Annual
24 Sep - 11 Oct 2024 London London's annual tradition, the Autumn Annual, will be on display from 24 September - 11 October 2024. This year, we have chosen to pare down the exhibition, and will feature more works from each exhibiting artist. We have hand selected a richly varied selection of new paintings, drawings, and mixed... Read more -
Fred Cuming RA
Private Collections 3 - 13 Sep 2024 London Fred Cuming RA: Private Collections We are thrilled to be exhibiting a range of paintings by the magnificent Royal Academician Fred Cuming RA. All paintings have been sourced from private collections and will be hosted at London gallery this September. The exhibition will display pieces spanning across Cuming's... Read more -
Giles Penny RWA
Sculptures, Paintings and Prints 19 Jun - 5 Jul 2024 London Get ready to dive into the brilliant world of Giles Penny, a renowned British artist living and working in Bruton, Somerset. His work transcends sculpture, painting, and printmaking. His artistic journey took flight at prestigious institutions like The Heatherly School of Fine Art, Chelsea, Bournemouth & Poole College of Art,... Read more -
Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA
30 Years 22 May - 7 Jun 2024 London 2024 is a year of celebration, marking three decades since Robert’s debut solo exhibition with us - an incredible milestone. Starting his journey in Glasgow in 1949, Kelsey was schooled at the prestigious Glasgow School of Art. Mentored by renowned teachers like David Donaldson, Alexander Goudie, and James Robertson, he... Read more -
David Gleeson RI & Teresa Lawler RI
24 Apr - 10 May 2024 London The second of our duo exhibitions this year, we are excited to present David Gleeson and Teresa Lawler together in our London gallery. David’s still lifes frequently feature objects with personal or autobiographical meaning: things he has collected, memories and moments. They are a contemporary take on the idea of... Read more -
Angela A'Court PS & Simeon Stafford
The Brighter Side of Life 13 - 28 Mar 2024 London Artists Simeon Stafford and Angela A’Court express life's beauty through their simple, vibrant works. Stafford's paintings capture the joy and interaction of everyday life, greatly influenced by L.S. Lowry's simplicity and the vibrancy of Cornish artists. His move to Cornwall in 1996 marked a turning point, with his work reflecting... Read more -
Suits
6 - 23 Feb 2024 London The suit has become an almost universal form of clothing, worn the world over. This exhibition celebrates the suit, an attire developed and popularized in Britain during the 19th Century. However, we look not just at the suit, but the distinct aesthetic that surrounds a suit. Looking at the people... Read more -
Stephanie Rew
A Heart of Gold 5 - 22 Dec 2023 London Stephanie Rew (b 1971) is a Scottish painter based in Edinburgh. Her highly detailed figurative paintings are collected worldwide. The exhibition is one of two parts, as Stephanie ’s inspirations shifted over the long process of creating paintings for this show. The first part of the show draws from Japanese... Read more -
James Fullarton
A Broad Brushstroke, 25 Years of Fullarton 15 Nov - 1 Dec 2023 London Read more -
Autumn Catalogue 2023
19 Sep - 20 Oct 2023 London Read more -
Thembalethu Manqunyana
Ethnic Riddles 17 May - 3 Jun 2023 London Debut UK exhibition of Thembalethu Manqunyana, featuring 22 new paintings on paper and canvas. Read more -
Andrew Tozer
A Year in Cornwall 21 Mar - 12 Apr 2023 London Acclaimed Cornish artist Andrew Tozer debuts 24 new and unseen paintings at Thompson's Gallery London. Online now! Read more -
Mhairi McGregor RSW
Across the Pond 2 - 18 Mar 2023 London Scottish artist Mhairi McGregor has gained acclaim for her highly abstracted, contemporary Colourist landscape paintings. The artist travels the world capturing breathtaking views with her paintbrush en plein air. As a young artist McGregor's root inspirations originated from textiles (practiced and taught by her mother at Glasgow University) and the... Read more -
Nick Grove ARSMA
An Artist's Journey 19 Jan - 4 Feb 2023 London Debut solo exhibition of acclaimed en plein air painter Nick Grove ARSMA at Thompson's Gallery London. Read more -
New English Art Club
Selected Members 7 - 23 Dec 2022 London The New English Art Club is an elected society of artists. Orginally founded by a group of artists who were dissatisfied by the attitudes of the Royal Academy in 1886. Historically, it hosted a range of artists with Impressionist and Post-Impressionist style, however today has many diverse styles of art... Read more -
Jo Taylor
Liberate 10 - 26 Nov 2022 London Jo Taylor is widely recognised for her equestrian paintings. A keen rider herself, she often features riders, but for the past two years, Taylor has focused upon relationships among the animals she depicts. Liberate, her latest solo exhibition at Thompson's Gallery London, explores the dynamics between horse and horse. The... Read more -
Aldo Balding & Lewis Hazelwood-Horner
Influences 12 - 29 Oct 2022 London Every artist takes inspiration from their influences, which in turn are passed down across generations and disciplines. When he was still an aspiring artist, Lewis looked to Aldo's painting for influence and personal guidance. Today, they share inspiration from master painters Sorolla, Zorn and Munnings. Sorolla is known as the... Read more -
The Autumn Picture Show
21 Sep - 8 Oct 2022 London A new spin on Thompson's Gallery London's annual autumn exhibition, this show features a richly varied selection of paintings, drawings, and mixed media artworks by familiar and fresh talents. From Tony de Wolf's photographic still life paintings, to Matthew Draper's serene pastel renderings of London at twilight, to Patsy McArthur's... Read more -
Stephanie Campos
One to Watch 20 Jul - 6 Aug 2022 London Thompson's Gallery London introduces Stephanie Campos, in its newest edition of the 'One to Watch' programme. Get lost in the world of Campos, a prodigious painting talent who captured the attention of Dame Phyllida Barlow in the RA Young Artist of the Year Awards, 2020. The exhibition was preceded by... Read more -
Cornish Perspectives
Contemporary Art from the Peninsula 8 Jun - 2 Jul 2022 London What is it about Cornwall — with its roiling waves, windswept expanses, jagged cliffs, and glimmering harbours — that has captivated artists for centuries? Consider the list of towering figures to whom the county lays claim: Frost, Wallis, Heron, Knight, Hepworth... all of them devoted to this ancient land where... Read more -
Ben Lowe & Gus Farnes
Subtleties of Bronze and Brush 4 - 21 May 2022 London With vigorous strokes of paint and coarsely textured bronzes, Ben Lowe and Gus Farnes explore a dynamic realm in which nuance and gesture reign supreme. Thompson's Gallery presents a compelling dual exhibition tracing the artists' respective trajectories within this rich terrain, which intersect in alternatively harmonious and unexpected ways. In... Read more -
Brita Granström
Inscape 9 - 26 Mar 2022 London The newest solo exhibition by Swedish painter Brita Granström, on view at Thompson's Gallery London. Prepare to be dazzled and swept away in Granström's unique stylistic renderings of seascapes & domestic narrative scenes, in addition to positively charming still life paintings. Read more -
Contemporary South Africa
26 Jan - 20 Mar 2022 Harpenden, London For over a decade, Thompson’s Gallery has formed personal bonds with South Africa. Whilst there, we have been captivated by the breadth of creative talent, which we are now thrilled to present to the UK in our first exhibition of carefully selected South African artists. Contemporary South Africa explores a... Read more -
Mhairi McGregor RSW
To the Coast 10 - 27 Nov 2021 London Scottish landscape painter Mhairi McGregor presents a new collection of oil paintings in her highly anticipated London solo exhibition. McGregor fuses bright colours and playful forms with layers of contemplation to render vibrant landscapes that simultaneously enchant and intrigue. McGregor earned a BA (Hons) in Fine Art from the Glasgow... Read more -
Tony de Wolf
Beauty in Detail 19 Oct - 6 Nov 2021 London Thompson's Gallery presents the latest solo exhibition by the unbelievably talented Tony de Wolf, featuring all new hyperreal still life paintings by the Belgian contemporary master. Beauty in Detail whisks viewers along an astonishing and mouth-watering experience, courtesy of the artist's paintbrush. Tony de Wolf trained under Willem Dolphyn for... Read more -
Autumn Exhibition 2021
28 Sep - 16 Oct 2021 London London's annual tradition, the Autumn Exhibition, on display from 28th September to 16th October 2021. Read more -
John Lines RBSA RSMA KAS
14 - 31 Jul 2021 London Beloved landscape painter John Lines unveils a new solo exhibition at Thompson's Gallery London from 14th - 31st July 2021. Lines is known for his lifestyle scenes around the English countryside, depicting allotments, train tracks, canal houseboats, and rainy bike lanes. Born and still based in the North, Lines strikes... Read more -
Michael Adamson
Northern Vistas 23 Jun - 10 Jul 2021 London Canadian abstract painter Michael Adamson makes a highly anticipated return to London, unveiling a stunning new body of work. 'Northern Vistas' sees the artist consider a variety of topics within one solo exhibition- resulting in a range of sizes, palettes, and techniques. Adamson is the product of a trifecta of... Read more -
Tyrone Deans
Systemic Freedom 18 May - 5 Jun 2021 London Thompson’s Gallery London proudly presents the debut solo exhibition of mixed media painter Tyrone Deans. Deans is a chartered architect balancing a fine art practice from various studios between Jamaica, Sweden and England. Born into a Jamaican family, Deans' work is deliberately material and inquisitive, exploring concepts of identity, culture,... Read more -
Patsy McArthur
Flux 21 Apr - 15 May 2021 London Flux speaks directly to McArthur's interest in exploring the grace and power of movement through still images. Her depictions of figures in motion convey a sense of energy or potential energy through a static drawing. 'I wanted to create drawings for this show with a heightened, cathartic energy following what... Read more -
Paul Wright
Profiles 24 Feb - 13 Mar 2021 London Thompson's Gallery is proud to unveil a new body of work by award-winning figurative painter Paul Wright. Paul Wright in widely known for this dynamic and emotive portraits since he was shortlisted for the BP Portrait award in 2006 and later in 2015 with his portrait of Simon Armitage CBE.... Read more -
James Fullarton
Shelter-in-Paint 24 Nov - 19 Dec 2020 London Shelter-in-Paint is a milestone moment, marking James Fullarton's 20th solo exhibition with Thompson's Galleries since the painter's debut exhibition in 2000 at our Dover Street Gallery. This exhibition's title points to the most pivotal year history has seen in a generation, an oil painter's manifestation of the 'work from home'... Read more -
Peter Wileman FROI RSMA FRSA
Tour de Force 3 - 21 Nov 2020 London Tour de Force takes audiences globetrotting through Peter Wileman’s colourful and astoundingly vibrant lens. From London’s foggy cityscape at dawn to the famous Grand Canal, on to smouldering skies in estuary sunsets, Peter takes us to his most treasured landscapes visited last year. In a year where travel’s joys have... Read more -
Jo Taylor
Free Again 22 Sep - 3 Oct 2020 London Thompson's Gallery London proudly presents Free Again, an exhibition of Jo Taylor's newest body of work. Undaunted by the tumult which took hold worldwide, Jo Taylor committed her springtime to achieve a stunning new range of charcoal, ink and mixed media works. As the title suggests, Taylor's latest works reflect... Read more -
Carol Peace & Andrew Squire
Life on Earth 2 - 19 Sep 2020 London Thompson's Gallery London proudly presents Life on Earth, a dual exhibition of paintings by Andrew Squire and sculpture by Carol Peace. Life on Earth situates Squire's Keystone Species painting series in conversation with the ethereal figures of Peace. The pairing sparks dialogue around topics of coexistence, habitat, and hope among... Read more
