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The Cycle of Life, a recurring theme in the work of Marilyn Simler, took on a deeper and more penetrating exploration during this time. Simler says, “For the first time in years, I was able to focus on creating a new body of work, working every day immersed in the flow with little interruption”. Emerging from lockdown, and being presented with the openness and thrill of the vastness of the landscape and enduring positivity of the world, explains the title of the exhibition.
What has emerged is a series that has come from within, which considers the impact of the pandemic and of being more solitary.
Simler’s works reference the magnitude of the natural world which becomes a metaphor for the life cycle. Her preoccupation is with the organic structure of plants and seed pods, and the celebratory glory of flowers, the journey from germination, sprouting, growing, budding, flowering, fading, drooping, folding in, dying, drying, merging…..to re-emergence. She observes the variety of seasonal landscapes, the sea and its treasures of shells and lumps of coral, in turn creating worlds within worlds and explored in mixed media.
Marilyn works intuitively allowing the work to develop in an unplanned exploratory manner; each piece becoming a journey of its own. The work has recognisable and abstracted forms that are integrated into abstract spaces, and she uses a variety of media including drawing, watercolours, acrylics and collage on both paper and canvas. Often a few surprise elements are integrated into the surface of the ground.
The vibrant colours and textures of Southern Africa are inherent in Simler’s work, having spent her formative years growing up there and gaining a BA Honours in Fine Arts at Wits University. After emigrating to the UK with her family she obtained an MA in Fine Arts at Middlesex University.
She has exhibited widely in both group and solo exhibitions, including the Cadogan Gallery and the Royal Opera House.
Her work is held in Public Collections, including the Rolls Building, Unilever, and the V&A print collection portfolio with the PMC Publications. Awards include the Print prize at Middlesex University, St Cuthbert’s Mill Award for the National Open Print and the Zenith Purchase Prize at the Mall Gallery London. Commissions include Royal Caribbean Cruise line, and many corporate and private commissions.
For more information www.marilynsimler.net
The Cycle of Life, a recurring theme in the work of Marilyn Simler, took on a deeper and more penetrating exploration during this time. Simler says, “For the first time in years, I was able to focus on creating a new body of work, working every day immersed in the flow with little interruption”. Emerging from lockdown, and being presented with the openness and thrill of the vastness of the landscape and enduring positivity of the world, explains the title of the exhibition.
What has emerged is a series that has come from within, which considers the impact of the pandemic and of being more solitary.
Simler’s works reference the magnitude of the natural world which becomes a metaphor for the life cycle. Her preoccupation is with the organic structure of plants and seed pods, and the celebratory glory of flowers, the journey from germination, sprouting, growing, budding, flowering, fading, drooping, folding in, dying, drying, merging…..to re-emergence. She observes the variety of seasonal landscapes, the sea and its treasures of shells and lumps of coral, in turn creating worlds within worlds and explored in mixed media.
Marilyn works intuitively allowing the work to develop in an unplanned exploratory manner; each piece becoming a journey of its own. The work has recognisable and abstracted forms that are integrated into abstract spaces, and she uses a variety of media including drawing, watercolours, acrylics and collage on both paper and canvas. Often a few surprise elements are integrated into the surface of the ground.
The vibrant colours and textures of Southern Africa are inherent in Simler’s work, having spent her formative years growing up there and gaining a BA Honours in Fine Arts at Wits University. After emigrating to the UK with her family she obtained an MA in Fine Arts at Middlesex University.
She has exhibited widely in both group and solo exhibitions, including the Cadogan Gallery and the Royal Opera House.
Her work is held in Public Collections, including the Rolls Building, Unilever, and the V&A print collection portfolio with the PMC Publications. Awards include the Print prize at Middlesex University, St Cuthbert’s Mill Award for the National Open Print and the Zenith Purchase Prize at the Mall Gallery London. Commissions include Royal Caribbean Cruise line, and many corporate and private commissions.
For more information www.marilynsimler.net
Insieme are delighted to continue as Chamber Opera Ensemble in Residence at Lauderdale House this year. New for 2022, they are presenting a series of Free Thursday Lunchtime Concerts in Lauderdale house’s beautiful Long Gallery overlooking Waterlow Park.
Curated by Insieme members, these will explore repertoire for smaller combinations of voice and instruments in a relaxed, 40-minute concert.
Karen Sharp, a multiple award winner and prominent artist on the jazz scene will be appearing with her long established line-up of Nikki Iles, Dave Green and Steve Brown – world class musicians who also happen to be great friends.
This year the band are really excited to be celebrating their 10th anniversary (postponed from 2020!) by playing some of their favourite festivals, jazz clubs and special venues across the country.
Together they create a unique sound that is warm, spontaneous and exciting, incorporating free flowing improvisation with almost telepathic ensemble playing. The quartet have recorded two albums to date, ‘Spirit’ and ‘The Sun, the Moon and You’ both of which include familiar, lesser-known and original tunes showcasing the unique spirit of a band with a shared passion for strong melodies, group interplay and respect for the jazz tradition.
Check opening times with Lauderdale House (020 8348 8716) as sometimes Private events close the gallery to the public.
There is a Private View of the exhibition on 26th October.
Check opening times with Lauderdale House (020 8348 8716) as sometimes Private events close the gallery to the public.
There is a Private View of the exhibition on 26th October.
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Check opening times with Lauderdale House (020 8348 8716) as sometimes Private events close the gallery to the public.
There is a Private View of the exhibition on 26th October.
Check opening times with Lauderdale House (020 8348 8716) as sometimes Private events close the gallery to the public.
There is a Private View of the exhibition on 26th October.
Check opening times with Lauderdale House (020 8348 8716) as sometimes Private events close the gallery to the public.
There is a Private View of the exhibition on 26th October.
Check opening times with Lauderdale House (020 8348 8716) as sometimes Private events close the gallery to the public.
There is a Private View of the exhibition on 26th October.
Our super spooky Halloween walks are back for the first time since the pandemic this October.
Join a host of creepy characters on an adventure around Lauderdale House and Waterlow Park on the most sinister night of the year!
For more information and tickets please visit our website.
Check opening times with Lauderdale House (020 8348 8716) as sometimes Private events close the gallery to the public.
There is a Private View of the exhibition on 26th October.
Check opening times with Lauderdale House (020 8348 8716) as sometimes Private events close the gallery to the public.
There is a Private View of the exhibition on 26th October.
Check opening times with Lauderdale House (020 8348 8716) as sometimes Private events close the gallery to the public.
There is a Private View of the exhibition on 26th October.
Insieme are delighted to continue as Chamber Opera Ensemble in Residence at Lauderdale House this year. New for 2022, they are presenting a series of Free Thursday Lunchtime Concerts in Lauderdale house’s beautiful Long Gallery overlooking Waterlow Park.
Curated by Insieme members, these will explore repertoire for smaller combinations of voice and instruments in a relaxed, 40-minute concert.
The monumentally exciting Nigel Price Organ Trio is coming to liven up Lauderdale House with their fresh and eclectic sound with the help of saxophonist Vasilis Xenopoulos.
Nominated for the 2021 Parliamentary Jazz Award for ‘Best ensemble’ (they won in 2010) and winners of the 2016 British Jazz Award for ‘Best Small Group’, the band will be playing selections from their vast back catalogue as well as from the recently released and critically acclaimed ‘Wes Re-Imagined’ (2021 Ubuntu), an album that celebrates the compositions of jazz guitar icon Wes Montgomery, but reworked into new, exciting and unexpected feels. They will be joined by the jazz saxophone virtuoso Vasilis Xenopoulos.
Expect a night of exciting interplay, outrageous solos and a few laughs too!
Check opening times with Lauderdale House (020 8348 8716) as sometimes Private events close the gallery to the public.
There is a Private View of the exhibition on 26th October.
Sandy Laing 4-17 November 2022
Sandy Laing, painting graduate of the Royal College of Art in 1975, is exhibiting in his first European show in over 42 years, featuring drawings, collages and paintings from the full length of his career.
Sandy Laing’s individual approach to painting is a legacy absorbed by inspirational teaching he received in his early teens. He taught art following a RCA Masters in painting and his own creative output was political, humorous, and highly subjective. By combining paint, pen, ink, and printers’ blocks with assemblages of carefully selected found objects his work intrigues, rich in landscape and argument.
Sandy Laing will be on show at the Highgate Gallery on:
Wednesdays to Fridays 13:00-17:00,
Saturdays 11:00-16:00
Sundays 11:00-17:00,
Mondays & Tuesdays Closed
Private View: Friday 04 November 18:00-20:30
Check opening times with Lauderdale House (020 8348 8716) as sometimes Private events close the gallery to the public.
There is a Private View of the exhibition on 26th October.
Sandy Laing 4-17 November 2022
Sandy Laing, painting graduate of the Royal College of Art in 1975, is exhibiting in his first European show in over 42 years, featuring drawings, collages and paintings from the full length of his career.
Sandy Laing’s individual approach to painting is a legacy absorbed by inspirational teaching he received in his early teens. He taught art following a RCA Masters in painting and his own creative output was political, humorous, and highly subjective. By combining paint, pen, ink, and printers’ blocks with assemblages of carefully selected found objects his work intrigues, rich in landscape and argument.
Sandy Laing will be on show at the Highgate Gallery on:
Wednesdays to Fridays 13:00-17:00,
Saturdays 11:00-16:00
Sundays 11:00-17:00,
Mondays & Tuesdays Closed
Private View: Friday 04 November 18:00-20:30
Check opening times with Lauderdale House (020 8348 8716) as sometimes Private events close the gallery to the public.
There is a Private View of the exhibition on 26th October.
Sandy Laing 4-17 November 2022
Sandy Laing, painting graduate of the Royal College of Art in 1975, is exhibiting in his first European show in over 42 years, featuring drawings, collages and paintings from the full length of his career.
Sandy Laing’s individual approach to painting is a legacy absorbed by inspirational teaching he received in his early teens. He taught art following a RCA Masters in painting and his own creative output was political, humorous, and highly subjective. By combining paint, pen, ink, and printers’ blocks with assemblages of carefully selected found objects his work intrigues, rich in landscape and argument.
Sandy Laing will be on show at the Highgate Gallery on:
Wednesdays to Fridays 13:00-17:00,
Saturdays 11:00-16:00
Sundays 11:00-17:00,
Mondays & Tuesdays Closed
Private View: Friday 04 November 18:00-20:30
Come to hear six emerging singing stars of the future and their accompanists compete for five prizes with a combined value of over £3500 for an afternoon of English song! Plus do not miss your opportunity to vote for your favourite singer in the Audience Prize.
Expect a range of work, including those from Purcell, Dowland, Haydn, Ireland, Britten, and Elgar plus many more, including composers worldwide using English texts, and dating from around 1600 to the present day, including lute accompaniments.
Meet the Judges
Neil Jenkins – Head Judge
Julie Kennard – John Kerr Award Specialist Judge
Peter Thresh – Senior Producer BBC Radio 3
Christopher Grant – Accompanists’ Judge
Check opening times with Lauderdale House (020 8348 8716) as sometimes Private events close the gallery to the public.
There is a Private View of the exhibition on 26th October.
Children’s Drawing & Painting Classes
Our children’s art classes run on a termly basis, providing children aged 5-8 with an introduction to the basics of drawing and painting.
Each week children will build on their skills learnt in previous weeks, developing their confidence and ability.
Taught by experienced, supportive, and friendly teacher Aynur Erdal, this class is the perfect opportunity to introduce your child to the world of art.
We welcome any students wishing to join after the beginning of the term and charge a pro rata rate of £17.50 per class until the end of the term. Please contact the office on 020 8348 8716 to book or if you have any queries about the class.
You are also welcome to book an initial trial class at £17.50 ahead of booking the whole term- please call on 020 8348 8716, and we will be happy to help.
Check opening times with Lauderdale House (020 8348 8716) as sometimes Private events close the gallery to the public.
There is a Private View of the exhibition on 26th October.
Check opening times with Lauderdale House (020 8348 8716) as sometimes Private events close the gallery to the public.
There is a Private View of the exhibition on 26th October.
Sandy Laing 4-17 November 2022
Sandy Laing, painting graduate of the Royal College of Art in 1975, is exhibiting in his first European show in over 42 years, featuring drawings, collages and paintings from the full length of his career.
Sandy Laing’s individual approach to painting is a legacy absorbed by inspirational teaching he received in his early teens. He taught art following a RCA Masters in painting and his own creative output was political, humorous, and highly subjective. By combining paint, pen, ink, and printers’ blocks with assemblages of carefully selected found objects his work intrigues, rich in landscape and argument.
Sandy Laing will be on show at the Highgate Gallery on:
Wednesdays to Fridays 13:00-17:00,
Saturdays 11:00-16:00
Sundays 11:00-17:00,
Mondays & Tuesdays Closed
Private View: Friday 04 November 18:00-20:30
Check opening times with Lauderdale House (020 8348 8716) as sometimes Private events close the gallery to the public.
There is a Private View of the exhibition on 26th October.
Sandy Laing 4-17 November 2022
Sandy Laing, painting graduate of the Royal College of Art in 1975, is exhibiting in his first European show in over 42 years, featuring drawings, collages and paintings from the full length of his career.
Sandy Laing’s individual approach to painting is a legacy absorbed by inspirational teaching he received in his early teens. He taught art following a RCA Masters in painting and his own creative output was political, humorous, and highly subjective. By combining paint, pen, ink, and printers’ blocks with assemblages of carefully selected found objects his work intrigues, rich in landscape and argument.
Sandy Laing will be on show at the Highgate Gallery on:
Wednesdays to Fridays 13:00-17:00,
Saturdays 11:00-16:00
Sundays 11:00-17:00,
Mondays & Tuesdays Closed
Private View: Friday 04 November 18:00-20:30
Check opening times with Lauderdale House (020 8348 8716) as sometimes Private events close the gallery to the public.
There is a Private View of the exhibition on 26th October.
Sandy Laing 4-17 November 2022
Sandy Laing, painting graduate of the Royal College of Art in 1975, is exhibiting in his first European show in over 42 years, featuring drawings, collages and paintings from the full length of his career.
Sandy Laing’s individual approach to painting is a legacy absorbed by inspirational teaching he received in his early teens. He taught art following a RCA Masters in painting and his own creative output was political, humorous, and highly subjective. By combining paint, pen, ink, and printers’ blocks with assemblages of carefully selected found objects his work intrigues, rich in landscape and argument.
Sandy Laing will be on show at the Highgate Gallery on:
Wednesdays to Fridays 13:00-17:00,
Saturdays 11:00-16:00
Sundays 11:00-17:00,
Mondays & Tuesdays Closed
Private View: Friday 04 November 18:00-20:30
Check opening times with Lauderdale House (020 8348 8716) as sometimes Private events close the gallery to the public.
There is a Private View of the exhibition on 26th October.
Sandy Laing 4-17 November 2022
Sandy Laing, painting graduate of the Royal College of Art in 1975, is exhibiting in his first European show in over 42 years, featuring drawings, collages and paintings from the full length of his career.
Sandy Laing’s individual approach to painting is a legacy absorbed by inspirational teaching he received in his early teens. He taught art following a RCA Masters in painting and his own creative output was political, humorous, and highly subjective. By combining paint, pen, ink, and printers’ blocks with assemblages of carefully selected found objects his work intrigues, rich in landscape and argument.
Sandy Laing will be on show at the Highgate Gallery on:
Wednesdays to Fridays 13:00-17:00,
Saturdays 11:00-16:00
Sundays 11:00-17:00,
Mondays & Tuesdays Closed
Private View: Friday 04 November 18:00-20:30
Check opening times with Lauderdale House (020 8348 8716) as sometimes Private events close the gallery to the public.
There is a Private View of the exhibition on 26th October.
Sandy Laing 4-17 November 2022
Sandy Laing, painting graduate of the Royal College of Art in 1975, is exhibiting in his first European show in over 42 years, featuring drawings, collages and paintings from the full length of his career.
Sandy Laing’s individual approach to painting is a legacy absorbed by inspirational teaching he received in his early teens. He taught art following a RCA Masters in painting and his own creative output was political, humorous, and highly subjective. By combining paint, pen, ink, and printers’ blocks with assemblages of carefully selected found objects his work intrigues, rich in landscape and argument.
Sandy Laing will be on show at the Highgate Gallery on:
Wednesdays to Fridays 13:00-17:00,
Saturdays 11:00-16:00
Sundays 11:00-17:00,
Mondays & Tuesdays Closed
Private View: Friday 04 November 18:00-20:30
Check opening times with Lauderdale House (020 8348 8716) as sometimes Private events close the gallery to the public.
There is a Private View of the exhibition on 26th October.
Children’s Drawing & Painting Classes
Our children’s art classes run on a termly basis, providing children aged 5-8 with an introduction to the basics of drawing and painting.
Each week children will build on their skills learnt in previous weeks, developing their confidence and ability.
Taught by experienced, supportive, and friendly teacher Aynur Erdal, this class is the perfect opportunity to introduce your child to the world of art.
We welcome any students wishing to join after the beginning of the term and charge a pro rata rate of £17.50 per class until the end of the term. Please contact the office on 020 8348 8716 to book or if you have any queries about the class.
You are also welcome to book an initial trial class at £17.50 ahead of booking the whole term- please call on 020 8348 8716, and we will be happy to help.