06 Jun 2024
Jonathan Schofield: The Paris Paintings
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
24 May 2024
My Maanmies, Bruce French: Ellipsis
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
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
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
10 Jun 2021
Mark Cazalet / The Stillness The Dancing - Exhibition Catalogue
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
11 May – 4 June 2021
16 Feb 2021
Jonathan Schofield Intellectual Animals - Exhibition catalogue
Jonathan Schofield – Intellectual Animals
From 15 February 2021
For current information on visiting the gallery, inquiries into catalogues and price lists and anything else email: info@serenamorton.com
15 Feb 2021
JONATHAN SCHOFIELD - INTELLECTUAL ANIMALS | EXHIBITION WALK-THROUGH
04 Nov 2020
Jeny Howorth - LULU
Jeny Howorth
LULU
Private View on 4th November and the exhibition will run until 12th December 2020.
For press enquiries or price list, please contact: info@serenamorton.com
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
26 Jun 2020
Orlando Campbell - Post Pandemic Colour
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.
For press enquiries, please contact: info@serenamorton.com
25 Jun 2020
ORLANDO CAMPBELL - POST PANDEMIC COLOUR | EXHIBITION WALK-THROUGH
05 Mar 2020
Paul Vanstone - Intimacy
Paul Vanstone
Intimacy
Private View on Thursday 5th March, and the exhibition will run until 15th April 2020.
For press enquiries, catalogue or price list on pdf version, please contact: info@serenamorton.com
28 Nov 2019
WINTER, 2019 - 2020
ADAM BRICUSSE
ORLANDO CAMPBELL
COLIN PENNOCK
LUCY TEMPLE
ROBI WALTERS
PAUL VANSTONE
28 NOV 2019 – 9 FEB 2020
For all other queries and/or an appointment to view please contact info@serenamorton.com
30 Jul 2019
Adébayo Bolaji - TOPIA - A re-invention of the self
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
10 May 2019
SIMON WILLIAMS - LUNA PARK
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
Barka, With love, from Salvador.
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
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
Self Portrait - New Paintings, 2018
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
Adébayo Bolaji & Robi Walters
EXHIBITION: 17 July 2018
Serena Morton, 343 Ladbroke Grove, London, W10 6HA
15 Jun 2018
Jasper Galloway – Empty Canvas, Paris Studio 2018
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
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
02 Mar 2018
Mark Cazalet - Resonances
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
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
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
EXHIBITION: 12 May – 23 June 2017
For more information: David Hill Gallery
12 May 2017
17 Mar 2017
10 Feb 2017
Start of the Season - Group Exhibition
EXHIBITION: 10 February – 8 March 2017
26 Nov 2016
11 Nov 2016
16 Sep 2016
16 Sep 2016
Dan Nathan - Paralland
EXHIBITION: 16 September – 12 November 2016
Exclusive video of Dan Nathan on his exhibition Paralland
For more information: David Hill Gallery
12 May 2016
Emma Levine - Ocean Earth
EXHIBITION: 12 May – 4 June 2016
08 Apr 2016
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
JJ Morgan, XaXa Mason, Amanda Houchen & Anja Von Kalinowski
GROUP EXHIBITION: 4 – 26 February 2016
03 Dec 2015
Bill Bernstein - Disco
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
04 Nov 2015
Paul Benny & Simon Edmondson – Behind the Silence
EXHIBITION: 4 – 27 November 2015
28 Oct 2015
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 - Multiversal
EXHIBITION: 9 October – 30 October 2015
30 Sep 2015
Billy Name - The Silver Age
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 Threapleton - Memories of the Hunt
EXHIBITION: 10 September – 2 October 2015
20 Feb 2015
06 Feb 2014
Ethel Walker
6th February 2014
08 Nov 2013
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
Jenny Caron Hall - Above the Earth Beneath the Sky
An exhibition of paintings, prints and light boxes.
17 Jun 2012
