Exhibitions
Most of the work of the gallery is behind the scenes. Details of the most recent public exhibitions are as follows.
There is no exhibition in the garden in 2017, however the Gallery is able to source or commission artworks for clients as usual.
Mosaic Workshops Sat 3 June, 3-5pm and Sun 4 June, 2-4pm. Booking required. Artist Talk Sun 4 June at 4pm, free to attend. Book appointment with Helen Nock about commissioning work.
Mostly Mosaic Workshops with Helen Nock. Sat 3 June, 3-5pm and Sun 4 June, 2-4pm. Booking required. Artist Talk Sun 4 June at 4pm, free to attend. If you are interested in talking to Helen Nock about commissioning work, please contact the gallery to book an appointment.
Helen will be talking about all sorts of topics including mosaic techniques and her artistic journey during the workshop sessions, so even if you are not participating in making a mosaic, you may find it very interesting to observe the session. There is no charge for observing the workshops or for attending the talk on Sunday.
HIDDEN GARDEN ART SHOW, 2016
Saturdays and Sundays, 4th - 12th June, from 11am - 6pm. Weekdays by appointment.
HIDDEN GARDEN ART SHOW, 4th - 12th June 2016 Saturdays and Sundays, 11am - 6pm. Weekdays by appointment.
Gallery favourites Fiona Campbell, Frances Doherty, Jonathan Garratt, Helen Nock will be joined by newcomer Nick Weaver. There will be a range of affordable works from unusual ceramic planters, sculpture, and a selection of one off garden furniture in reclaimed wood and also in slate.
Sunday 12 June, will include a special event for Chelsea Fringe 2016. FIONA CAMPBELL who will be demonstrating her sculpting technique using reclaimed wires, twine, plastic and other found materials. At 3pm Fiona will be in conversation about her career, inspiration and methods.
HIDDEN GARDEN ART SHOW, 2015
Saturday and Sundays, June 2015. (NOTE: Sat 20 and Sun 21 June we will be exhibiting at GROW London on Hampstead Heath and the Gallery itself will be closed)
Our 12th exhibition featuring work for outdoor spaces in our lushly planted private garden. This year we will be featuring specially commissioned works by Peter Beard, Fiona Campbell, Peter M Clarke, Frances Doherty, Jonathan Garratt, Carolyn Genders, Peter Hayes, Regina Heinz and Helen Nock.
AT HOME
14 - 16 NOVEMBER 2014
Maureen Michaelson Gallery is hosting a three-day only mixed applied art show in the setting of a private home. Five superb artists are showing jewellery, ceramics, paper art, prints, miniatures & sculptural objects. With prices from £15 - £2000, it is a unique opportunity for visitors to find the perfect gift for themselves and friends in time for the festive season.
Three of the artists are new to the gallery. Hilary Arnold-Baker was trained by Sir Roger de Grey, former President of the Royal Academy, in unchanged Renaissance techniques such as gessoing and gilding to ‘create the heirlooms of the future’. Rhoda K Baker gained a MA from the Royal College of Art in knitting and weaving, and now makes laboriously difficult 3D paper structures. Jyl Millard’s new work in miniature scale fuses her skills of jewellery making, photographic techniques, installation art and psychotherapy in examining the psychodynamics within the family home. Many visitors will remember (and are still wearing) Jenny Turtill’s carved cuttlefish silver jewellery with unusual semi-precious stones from a show in 2004. She also exhibited some of her larger bronze pieces in one of our early garden shows. We have also previously exhibited Tina Vlassopulos’s handbuilt pots with gravity defying twists at the London Art Fair at the British Design Centre in the 1990s.
HIDDEN GARDEN ART SHOW - IN ASSOCIATION WITH CHELSEA FRINGE 2014
24 MAY – 8 JUNE 2014.
Our lushly planted hidden garden houses the smallest outdoor sculpture gallery in the UK. We are only open to the public for a few weekends each year - come and be inspired! We specialise in artworks for urban gardens and commission works from a wide range of artists for all types of outdoor spaces: from balconies and courtyards to large spaces.
Our aim is to show high quality artwork that actively complements and enhances gardens, without dominating the space. All our artists have a special affinity for nature, plants and gardening. While surrounding foliage enhances the artworks, they in turn provide elements of interest, humour or surprise.
Our 11th year features seven artists including two exciting talents new to our show. This year we are again open for the National Garden Scheme “Yellow Book” as well as the third annual Chelsea Fringe Festival. Click the link below for full details and opening hours.
HIDDEN GARDEN ART SHOW - in Association with Chelsea Fringe 2013
18 May to 9 June 3013
We are pleased to announce details of our next Garden Art exhibition. Close to central London, our ‘hidden’ green oasis is a great surprise and delight to visitors and has been very popular over the years. This year's show features seven established artists who are making work especially for the show in ceramics, copper, glass, metal, resin & slate. All the works are made to suit the British climate. The exhibition demonstrates how suitably placed artworks can enhance any garden irrespective of size, by providing colour and focal points, especially in winter. Following the huge success of the inaugural festival last year, 2013 will see a much enlarged Chelsea Fringe.
During the period of Chelsea Fringe which runs from May 18 to June 9, 2013, the garden is open from 12 - 6 pm every Sat & Sun, and weekdays by appointment.
There will be an Artists Talk with Frances Doherty on Sunday 9 June at 3pm. Come prepared with umbrellas and warm clothes if the weather is bad!
Frances Doherty who calls herself ‘the ceramic gardener’, will be talking about the inspiration and techniques involved in making her extraordinary ‘insect eye view’ sculptures of flowers and seed pods. She will be describing the work background which led her to becoming a sculptor, and how her current work means travelling between England and France on an almost weekly basis. Frances is one of the seven artists taking part in the Hidden Garden Art Show as part of Chelsea Fringe. The informal talk will take place in the garden, and will last approximately 45 – 60 minutes. Visitors will be able to ask questions as well as view the garden and other works in the exhibition. These include works by Peter Clarke, Paul Cox, Jonathan Garratt, Helen Nock, Lisa Pettibone and Patricia Volk.
Contact us at info@maureenmichaelson.com or 020 7435 0510 for full address and travel details.
Garden Art in association with Chelsea Fringe, 2012
19 May – 10 June 2012
We are delighted to present seven exciting artists, creating innovative works for outdoor spaces in a range of materials. The works can enhance any garden irrespective of size by providing colour & focal points, even in winter. We aim to foster support of uk based artists whose work is made to suit the British climate. All exhibits are handmade, affordable, & frostproof.
GEORGE WALKER - 80TH BIRTHDAY RETROSPRECTIVE EXHIBITION
21 April - 29 April 2010
George Walker will be making a rare public appearance at a Q&A session on Wednesday 21 April at 7pm. Places are strictly limited and must be requested in advance by contacting the gallery.
Garden Sculpture and Ceramics, 2004
5th Annual Exhibition, Garden Sculpture and Ceramics 15 May – 27 June 2004 (extended to 4 July)
COLLECT, V&A, 2004
COLLECT, 2004 The Crafts Council in association with the V&A Museum, London.
GARDEN SCULPTURE & CERAMICS, 2003
4th Annual Exhibition Featuring new works from 10 artists: Hannah Bennett, Peter Clarke, Julienne Dolphin Wilding, Jonathan Garratt, Chris Lewis, Keiko Nakamuro, Juliet Thorne, Mark Pedro de La Torre, Sarah Walton, Monica Young
GARDEN SCULPTURE & CERAMICS, 2002
3rd Annual Exhibition, 16 - 31 May, 2002. Open evening 23 May in association with National Garden Scheme Yellow Book
SIX OF THE BEST
An Exhibition of Contemporary and Applied Arts Featuring six artists from six different disciplines
CERAMICS FOR THE GARDEN, 2001
2nd Annual Exhibition of Ceramics for the Garden featuring PLANTERS, WATER FEATURES, BIRD BATHS, SCULPTURE, SUNDIALS, & LANTERNS
Following the success of last year’s Ceramics for the Garden exhibition, contemporary art dealer Maureen Michaelson has decided to turn this into an annual event. Displayed in a London domestic garden, the show includes work made specifically for the garden, patio and conservatory. This includes planters, water features, birdbaths, sculpture, lanterns, seats etc. all of which are frost proof. The exhibition includes the work of some of the best artists working in this field from all over the UK, including Scotland, Staffordshire, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Hereford, Sussex, and Sheffield. All the work is individually hand made, and is therefore unlike the mass produced ware normally available from garden centres and garden shows. As well as being able to buy directly form the exhibition, the artists will be available for commission.
Among the exhibits are: Jonathan Garrett’ s acclaimed “Garden Punctuation” sculptures; Karin Hessenberg’s and Kate Mellors’ birdbaths, lanterns and sundials; Chris Lewis giant woodfired planters, Christine-Ann Richards’ waterfall garden, Mark de la Torre distinctive cacti planters and huge planters in cast iron and stainless steel.
Newcomers include Hannah Bennett’s boulder shaped garden seats and lights. Dan Kelly whose black pots were originally inspired by Japanese vases has for the first time adapted his work specifically for outdoor planting. Will Levi Marshall has also responded to the challenge of adapting his lusciously coloured work to make things specifically for the garden.
GARDEN CERAMICS, 2000
CERAMICS FOR THE GARDEN PLANTERS, WATER FEATURES, BIRD BATHS, SCULPTURE