Celebrate the arrival of spring with an exhibition of paintings inspired by the uplifting beauty of spring. Taking place inside our Victorian Glasshouse, the exhibition brings together six talented local artists, each inspired by the colours, textures and renewal of the spring garden.
Explore artworks that capture the beauty of spring bulbs and blooms – from golden narcissus and daffodils, and vibrant muscari, to delicate bluebells and the exquisite magnolia flowers for which Borde Hill is known. Each work is a tribute to nature’s renewal, celebrating the lively palette and vitality that define the season.
The exhibition will run alongside newly planted displays of over 1,000 potted narcissus bulbs, arranged in vintage terracotta pots, in and around the Glasshouse. These displays have been generously funded by visitor book donations and purchases from our Book Cabin throughout the 2024 season. Visitors can also delight in radiant displays along North Park Walk, where 3,000 Narcissus ‘February Gold’ bulbs create a sea of yellow, followed by 2,000 late-blooming daffodils behind the Bride Shelter.
All works will be available for sale.
Exhibiting Artists:
Kenneth McIntosh
Kenneth McIntosh has been a passionate artist for over 50 years, dedicated to drawing, sketching and painting. Over the last decade, he has held acclaimed solo exhibitions in notable venues while continuing to inspire and mentor budding artists through the exhibitions he curates.
As a longtime member of Henfield, Horsham, and other art clubs, Kenneth actively engages with the local art community and beyond. He has also curated several exhibitions at Borde Hill over the years, showcasing the work of both emerging and established artists.
Working primarily in acrylics, Kenneth’s artworks evoke a deep emotional response, reflecting the feelings inspired by his life experiences. His vibrant and expressive pieces have been exhibited nationally and internationally, with many finding homes in both modest and prestigious private collections, as well as public and civic galleries.
Maggie Knight
Maggie’s work is inspired by nature and a love of our beautiful natural surroundings. She paints landscapes and seascapes as well as many more ‘close-up’ studies – flowers, shrubs and trees.
She has painted all her life – whilst living in America, India, Bermuda, Scotland and now in Sussex. She is a member of The Association of Sussex Artists and exhibits with them and in other Art Exhibitions, Galleries and special venue events.
Maggie strives to paint with her mantra ‘freedom of expression’, perhaps inspired by her love of the great Impressionists! She works in oil and mixes her own tones from just a handful of colours to ensure a greater degree of harmony to the final painting. Her paintings are neither ‘photographic’ representations nor too abstract – she strives to paint in a looser and more expressive style – always challenged, always discovering, always painting!
Hazel Ranger
Hazel Ranger was born and raised in Horsham, where she trained as a tracer and eventually became a skilled detail draughtswoman.
Over 30 years ago, she settled in the charming village of Hurstpierpoint, where retirement offered the perfect opportunity to pursue her lifelong passion for painting.
Eager to refine her skills, Hazel enrolled in various art classes and workshops, and she became an active member of The Weald of Sussex Art Club. When the club closed, she became a member of The Henfield Art Club.
Hazel’s work has been exhibited through these clubs, as well as at the Brighton Open Houses and The Hurstpierpoint Open Studios. She is proud to have sold several of her pieces to art lovers who connect with her work.
Fay Bishop
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Esther Newman Brown
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Bernie Daniels
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