Varnishing Day was a a whole new experience for me, but great to meet the other exhibiting artists, drink a little bubbly and get a first view of The Royal Academy Summer Exhibition. It looks great, very vibrant and varied, but altogether too much to take in in just two hours.
My work was selected by Sikelela Owen RA, whose selection focuses on themes of childhood and family. I love how her selection is curated and was delighted to see my work hanging alongside some amazing work by other artists, and the cherry on the cake was hearing my work had sold before the exhibition opened to the public. I’m very glad someone will get pleasure from it in its new home once the Summer Exhibition ends.
The Royal Academy Summer Exhibition runs from 17 June – 17 August 2025 in London and online.