Visit the ArtSpace on the first floor of South Mill Arts to see our latest exhibitions. Our ArtSpace celebrates the work of creatives within the local community. With several different artists and exhibitions on rotation throughout the year, we display a variety of work and mediums so there is something for everyone to enjoy!
Current Exhibition
Charles Binns & Thea Murray
Charles Binns: ‘My photography is concerned with ideas of place and loss.
Nothing underscores our separation from nature more than our impulse to depict it in landscape art. Yet the ongoing environmental crisis has forced a profound realisation: humanity is inextricably entangled with nature, and we can no longer afford to stand apart from our environment. This exhibition seeks to bridge that divide. It is a three-year study of the River Stort, presented through a series of 20 landscapes captured along the river’s course;.
All photographs are printed as cyanotypes, toned with botanicals collected in situ. This process creates a body of work where image, subject, and maker are intrinsically entangled not just recording what is there but hinting at what it felt like to be there.
The result points toward a more poetic approach to landscape photography, one that places the landscape itself, rather than the photographer, at the centre of the artistic endeavour.’
Thea Murray: ‘My work explores the individuality and character of animals through pen and ink. Combining careful observation with expressive linework and spontaneous ink splatters, I aim to capture personality, movement and presence rather than simply creating realistic representations.
As an artist living with hidden disabilities, including tremors, I have learned to embrace uncertainty as part of my creative process. What began as a challenge became a defining feature of my creative process. Rather than striving for complete control, I allow the unpredictability of ink to play a role in every drawing.
Animals fascinate me because of their individual personalities and their ability to communicate without words. Through these drawings, I hope to encourage viewers to pause, look closely and connect with each subject’s character.
A portion of proceeds from this series supports wildlife and animal welfare charities. Ultimately, my work is a celebration of individuality, resilience and the beauty that can be found in embracing what makes us unique.’
Image 1: Charles Binns
Image 2: Thea Murray
Current Exhibition - ArtSpace Plus
Summer Group Exhibition
Becky Ullah, Neriman Keleszade, Roxana Parker, Les Williams, and Lucy Swinburne
“Hidden Hope” is the lead piece in Becky’s upcoming solo exhibition, “The Quiet Origin: Nature’s Hidden Role in Oncology”. This will be on display at UCL Hospital, London, from 23rd July to 20th October 2026.
Neriman Keleszade: ‘I started drawing from a young age, and have a diploma in art and design. I also did various art therapy, colour therapy and psychology courses…I try to make my art unique, something that I’ve never seen before, I try to add the wow factor and hopefully achieve this in my work.’
Roxana works in mixed media, incorporating collage and some form of printing into her work. She creates her own painted and printed collage papers as well as using book pages and maps to create visual interest.
Les Williams: ‘Through limited palettes, strong horizontal structures, and intentional negative space, I try to create a composition that feels open, calm, and contemplative. The figure exists within the space rather than dominating it, emphasizing stillness, distance, and subtle psychological depth.’
Lucy Swinburne is a professional, internationally published wildlife artist based in Essex and the author of three instructional books with Search Press, alongside her own self-published title Taming Wildlife with Pastel Pencils. Lucy has over 20 year’s painting experience and has developed a unique pastel pencil style, favouring smooth card over textured options as her preferred surface medium.
Visit the ArtSpace Plus this May to August to view the Summer Group Exhibition!
If you are interested in purchasing any of the artworks on display, please email museum@southmillarts.co.uk or call the museum on 01279710204.y of the artworks on display, please email museum@southmillarts.co.uk or call the museum on 01279710204.
What a gem to have right on our doorstep. The Art Space at South Mill Arts is an incredible hub for creativity - it’s inspiring to see the work of talented local artists in such a welcoming, beautifully curated setting, you can even get a coffee and cake afterwards!
Coming Soon
Ellie Williams & Leoli Bassett
More information coming soon!
