Camilla Perkins: Following the Path of the Sun
This highly anticipated exhibition takes viewers on a sun-drenched journey through Mediterranean landscapes, inspired by Perkins鈥� personal travels through Italy, the South of France and Palma de Mallorca. Through vivid colours and intricate compositions, her paintings evoke the golden warmth of European summers, transporting the viewer to moments of leisure, exploration and nostalgia.
Perkins is known for her bold, maximalist compositions, where intricate patterns and a vibrant colour palette bring to life the beauty of everyday moments. Her work is heavily influenced by textiles, folk art and mid-century illustration, resulting in a distinctive visual language that blends observation with imagination. In Following the Path of the Sun, she presents a joyful and immersive collection of paintings that celebrate the energy and rhythm of Mediterranean life; serene beaches, lush gardens, tiled courtyards and sunlit terraces filled with warmth and movement.
Positioned at the forefront of the Charleston House revival and the contemporary reimagining of the Bloomsbury Group's legacy, Perkins鈥� practice is rooted in a deep appreciation of decorative arts and communal creativity. Her recent inclusion in a museum exhibition at Watts Gallery further reflects the growing institutional recognition of her work and its resonance within the wider history of British painting.
Building on the overwhelming response to her previous sold-out exhibition at RHODES, this new body of work continues to explore themes of nature, leisure and personal memory. Perkins鈥� expressive brushwork and bold palettes invite viewers to step into a world of vibrancy and serenity, where the familiar scenes of summer holidays are reimagined through her signature interplay of pattern and form. Each piece is a celebration of colour and atmosphere, drawing on lived experience to create paintings that feel both intimate and expansive.
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This highly anticipated exhibition takes viewers on a sun-drenched journey through Mediterranean landscapes, inspired by Perkins鈥� personal travels through Italy, the South of France and Palma de Mallorca. Through vivid colours and intricate compositions, her paintings evoke the golden warmth of European summers, transporting the viewer to moments of leisure, exploration and nostalgia.
Perkins is known for her bold, maximalist compositions, where intricate patterns and a vibrant colour palette bring to life the beauty of everyday moments. Her work is heavily influenced by textiles, folk art and mid-century illustration, resulting in a distinctive visual language that blends observation with imagination. In Following the Path of the Sun, she presents a joyful and immersive collection of paintings that celebrate the energy and rhythm of Mediterranean life; serene beaches, lush gardens, tiled courtyards and sunlit terraces filled with warmth and movement.
Positioned at the forefront of the Charleston House revival and the contemporary reimagining of the Bloomsbury Group's legacy, Perkins鈥� practice is rooted in a deep appreciation of decorative arts and communal creativity. Her recent inclusion in a museum exhibition at Watts Gallery further reflects the growing institutional recognition of her work and its resonance within the wider history of British painting.
Building on the overwhelming response to her previous sold-out exhibition at RHODES, this new body of work continues to explore themes of nature, leisure and personal memory. Perkins鈥� expressive brushwork and bold palettes invite viewers to step into a world of vibrancy and serenity, where the familiar scenes of summer holidays are reimagined through her signature interplay of pattern and form. Each piece is a celebration of colour and atmosphere, drawing on lived experience to create paintings that feel both intimate and expansive.
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