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With No More Sound than Mice Make
I'm very much looking forward to showing once again with Unprimed Collective in the first of their 2026 shows at Safehouse 1 in Peckham. Unprimed is a collective of 32 international artists with a shared enthusiasm for form and physical matter. With five invited artists showing work with the larger group, it promises to be a diverse and exciting show. PV Saturday 30th May, 4 - 7.30pm
helenbaines
7 days ago1 min read


Elsewhere
I'm excited to be exhibiting some new paintings at the Safehouse in Peckham alongside a group of established and talented artists. The exhibition is curated by artist, Jenny Blake and will be part of Dulwich Artists Open House Festival. Elsewhere is a n exhibition that brings together artists who work in intuitive ways, with a feeling for metaphor or the surreal, curious about the invisible cords that connect us to others, and understanding that lines go beyond their delineat
helenbaines
Apr 71 min read


Occupied: Strange Company
I will be exhibiting at the Safehouses in Peckham with a wonderful group of artists. Occupied: Strange Company brings together contemporary artists whose works temporarily inhabit the rooms of the Safehouses in Peckham. Set within the remnants of domesticity, painting, sculpture, print, installation and moving image sit alongside each other in unexpected ways, shifting the atmosphere of the house and rendering the familiar strange. Save the date! 15-17 May 2026 PV Friday 15 M
helenbaines
Mar 281 min read


Women's Day
I am very pleased to have been selected for this exhibition alongside a rosta of wonderful artists. Huge thanks to @sylwianarbutt @monicaperezvega and @rosedaveyartist for including my painting, 'Of Weeds and Flowers'. PV 8th March 2-4pm, exhibition runs 8-21 March Gallery open Friday - Sunday 11-5pm or by appointment “Like my kith and kin before me, I swagger-staggered in high heels, and I wore a dress and hat to church. But my fabulous tail often fell below my hemline, an
helenbaines
Mar 32 min read


Crowd Scene - Finch Gallery
I am very pleased to be have been invited to take part in this great show with 75 wonderful artists responding to the subject of the head/portrait. It's a cafe gallery, so pop in and see some great art over a coffee or lunch. Finch Gallery, 12 Sidworth Street, London Fields. 3rd November to 6th December with PV Saturday 8th November 6-9pm. @finchcare.e8 Image credit: Grant Watson @grant_watson_paintings
helenbaines
Oct 28, 20251 min read


Striding Edge Exhibition
I am excited to be showing new work with Unprimed Collective who are exhibiting once again at The Department Store in Brixton from 17-19...
helenbaines
Sep 6, 20251 min read


New English Art Club
I'm thrilled that my painting 'From this far Edge' has been selected for the NEAC Annual Exhibition at the Mall Galleries. The show runs...
helenbaines
Jun 15, 20251 min read


RA Summer Exhibition 2025
I'm excited to have been selected again for the RA Summer Exhibition this year. My painting, 'Kissing Stones' will be on show in the...
helenbaines
Jun 15, 20251 min read


Time to Time - a show by Unprimed Collective
I am delighted to be exhibiting again at Safehouse 1 in Peckham with Unprimed Collective - a group of 32 international artists who met...
helenbaines
May 1, 20251 min read


Unprimed 'Layers'
Unprimed is a collective of 32 international artists, united by a shared enthusiasm for form and physical matter. Layers will take place...
helenbaines
Sep 24, 20241 min read


Two current exhibitions I am delighted to be taking part in.
Adam's Gallery in Reigate is hosting 'When Palmer met Blake' until 3rd November, and 'Draw and Bite' at Sevenoaks Kaleidoscope Gallery...
helenbaines
Sep 24, 20241 min read


Embers PV at Weald Contemporary hosted at 35 North Brighton
Huge thanks to Weald Contemporary for organising a lively PV for our two person show - it's an honour to be involved with this wonderful...
helenbaines
Sep 1, 20241 min read


Weald Contemporary - Embers
I'm excited to be showing new paintings alongside fellow artist Mirja Oksanen with Weald Contemporary at 35 North Gallery, 35 North Road,...
helenbaines
Aug 5, 20241 min read


Mawddach Residency
I'm delighted to have been offered a two-week residency in April on the banks of the Mawddach Estuary in the beautiful surroundings of...
helenbaines
Feb 22, 20241 min read


Bury my Songs
February / March 2024 I'm very much looking forward to showing new paintings in this upcoming group exhibition with a talented group of...
helenbaines
Feb 5, 20241 min read
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