Under the Laurels

Meg’s pieces for Under the Laurels explore the motif of a single figure within a landscape, whether represented by a person, an animal, or a solitary tree. This approach speaks to themes of solitude, simplicity, and the sublime. Her ability to reflect ambivalence—a sense of beauty and loss—is deeply influenced by the environmental crises of our time, making her work both poignant and relevant. We caught up with meg to discover more about her life and influences.

Influenced by folk customs, the Arts & Crafts movement, and artists like Paul Nash and Dora Carrington, Compton’s work explores the interplay between intimate personal mythologies and broader cultural archetypes. Recurring motifs, such as the wooden horse, serve as symbols of familial memory and myth, inviting viewers to reflect on the fluidity of time, narrative, and identity.

Brighton based Freya Croissant is an artist whose work weaves together memory, emotion, and natural landscapes through a harmonious interplay of colour, light, and texture. Rooted in a deeply personal exploration of the environments that have shaped her, Freya's practice spans painting, drawing, and textiles, creating layered compositions that evoke intimacy and tenderness.

Introducing Scott McCracken: A Study in Artistic Balance

Scott McCracken’s work masterfully balances structure with spontaneity. By deliberately avoiding traditional subjects, his paintings emerge organically, animated by a sense of freedom and evolution. Working on multiple pieces concurrently, McCracken fosters a dynamic exchange of motifs and ideas, uncovering surprising connections and ensuring each work achieves an essence that feels both self-sufficient and alive.

Laura Wormell is an artist who skilfully intertwines vulnerability, symbolism, and the surreal. Known for her emotive colour palettes and intricate compositions, Wormell’s work invites us to engage deeply with themes of communication, identity, and perception, challenging viewers to embrace the ambiguity of symbols and forms, and resist the urge to seek definitive answers