RIGHT HEMISPHERE

Welcome to Right Hemisphere and we’re BACK from 12th-21st June in TWO venues

The place where celebrating creativity comes as second nature

Right Hemisphere, are three passionate artists, creating in a number of genres and mediums. We are; Annabel Barry, Nicola Osborne and Tina Robertson

We are keen to exhibit our work to as wide an audience as possible. With that in mind, we have decided to create our own opportunities

Our aim is to celebrate the work of local artists, who create in a variety of media

Frustrated with a lack of venues and chances to exhibit, we have decided to do something about this, arranging an exhibition, alongside invited local artists.

We look forward to being able to share future developments with you, so stay tuned


This is our second year of creating an exhibition with a difference.

Last year was such a success we decided to do it again.

This time with a twist.

and at:

Have a look at last years event click on the link in the image

This year we will be hosting a number of different artists.

And those returning artists, are looking forward to exhibiting new & varied pieces.

We are delighted to reveal the list of artists exhibiting.

The painting in the title, was created by visitors to our event last year. We have exciting plans for this and other events during this years event.

Hadleigh Gallery Artists:

Examples of work from the artists exhibiting at The Hadleigh Gallery also on show at The Home Gallery.

Look out for a chance to MEET THE ARTISTS at HADLEIGH GALLERY and our HOME VENUE

We will be arranging workshops with local creatives, which will be bookable on EVENTBRITE and through the links on our sites. Details to come.


Our Artist Raffle raised over ยฃ300 last year for TRUST LINKS CHARITY.

Our aim for this year is to raise even more for a different charity. We have chosen PICC Pals, a local charity of which two of our members are volunteers. They will be getting involved in our HOME GALLERY event.

Please go to their website for more information.

https://www.piccpals.co.uk

WHO ARE WE? Meet the artists

Meet the Organisers

Annabel Barry

Annabel  makes mixed media sculptures, creating her artwork in her South Essex Studio in Westcliff on Sea.

Annabel’s process

Working predominantly with wire and paper mache, Annabel, creates sculptures of animals, flowers and other objects. In these sculptures, she is expressing her love of form, colour and nature. They are objects of exploration, that will last a lifetime.
A sculpture starts with an idea and evolves through design, construction, painting and finishing before becoming what she hopes is an interesting and tactile object. Working intuitively, each piece starts with an initial outline made from robust wire. Annabel then continues to add thinner, flexible wire to stabilise what she is working on, creating more detail. Eventually a recognisable shape is formed. It can take her a few hours of fiddling about with the wire until suddenly there is a magic moment when the piece begins to finally evolve and take on a personality of its own. 

Annabel’s use of the armature or structure of the sculpture becomes a part of the finished form. Her considered use of paper mache, fills some of the negative space, allowing the viewer to โ€˜fill in the gapsโ€™ for themselves. 

Annabel in her studio

Instagram: annabelbarryart


Nicola Osborne

Nicola is a mixed media painter, creating from her home studio in Benfleet.

She studied Illustration at KIAD.

After her degree, she qualified as an art teacher and taught art for 20 years. Nicola is working as a full-time artist.

Nicola’s process

For Nicola, painting is more than a visual experience โ€” it’s an emotional dialogue between colour, form, and viewer. As a former art teacher turned full-time artist, Nicola brings both technical skill and intuitive depth to her mixed media practice

Working primarily with acrylics and vibrant acrylic inks, Nicola creates layered, expressive works that shimmer with colour and emotion. Her fascination lies in how colour affects the human spirit.

Her process is intuitive, embracing the unexpected. Patterns emerge. Shapes repeat. Lines and geometry intertwine with bold washes of colour. She draws inspiration from kaleidoscopic imagery and the structured chaos of the natural world, using visual rhythm to draw viewers in.

Nicola in a rare moment of relaxation

Instagram: mrso1234rs


Tina Robertson

Tina is a self-taught, mixed-media artist, working in a variety of styles, from her home studio.

Tina’s process

Generally working in acrylic paint, applied with a palette knife, spray paint and Posca pens, Tina creates bold, bright and dynamic images. She also makes striking soft pastel and ink/acrylic illustrations. 

As an intuitive painter, Tina enjoys the immersive freedom that these materials give her. Mark-making evolves naturally through her process, along with strong and painterly elements. Her, work is quirky, striking and far from conventional.

Her subject matter is the female form, inspiration coming from the inner strength and beauty of women.

Tina celebrates an alternative view of beauty. Her mark-making and semi-abstraction, seeks to convey, that perceived imperfection is beautiful. We should not strive incessantly for outward beauty, but embrace our ‘flaws’ and ‘imperfections’. 

Tina in mid conversation at OLAM

Instagram: curiousgreyart


WHAT WE DO

As experienced exhibitors, we are aware of how difficult it is to show work to new audiences.

Engaging audiences has never been harder, even in the age of a myriad of social media platforms.

It is our aim to showcase creativity in as many people and as many ways as possible.

We are not a platform for selling directly to collectors.

We are about connecting creatives and collectors through exhibitions and experiences.

We believe this will promote a healthy artistic community, encouraging long term relationships.

DOMINION: the other SUMMER exhibition, was our first in Right Hemisphere’s events. An exhibition in a domestic setting. Check out last year’s fabulous event on our page.


This year we have sent out invitations to a number of new creatives and we will be working in conjunction with our local gallery, HADLEIGH GALLERY.

As a result we will be hosting exhibitions in two venues concurrently.

Below are the artists exhibiting in each venue.

There will be events taking place so keep an eye out for details.


MEET THE HOME GALLERY ARTISTS

HOME GALLERY ARTISTS 12th -14th JUNE at Hadleigh Park Avenue, Benfleet along with some work from The Hadleigh gallery artists


MEET THE HADLEIGH GALLERY ARTISTS

HADLEIGH GALLERY ARTISTS 13th -21st JUNE at Hadleigh Gallery High Rd Hadleigh Essex and some of their work at the HOME venue over that weekend too

Reminder that theses artists will have work at the Home Venue also


COME & MEET THE ARTISTS

Come & chat to the artists about their work, find out what makes them tick.

HOME GALLERY:

Friday 12th:

12-2pm2-4pm
Tina RobertsonAnnabel Barry
Leda SzemerediLeda Szemeredi
Nicola Osborne

Saturday 13th:

10-12pm12-2pm2-4pm
Nicola OsborneVadims PjatrikovsNicola Upton
Tina Robertson
Alison Bournes

Sunday 14th:

11-1pm1-3pm
Tina RobertsonAnnabel Barry
Leda SzemerediLeda Szemeredi
Alison Bournes

HADLEIGH GALLERY

Hadleigh Gallery

Saturday 13th:

10-12pm12-2pm2-4pm
Gill WhiteheadGill WhiteheadGill Whitehead
Annabel BarryNatasha DavisNatasha Davis
Rebecca ColemanHelen Mortlock de Gil
Nicola Upton
Estelle Westlake

Sunday 14th:

10-12pm12-2pm2-4pm
Rebecca ColemanBarbra NaylorBarbra Naylor
Natasha DavisNatasha DavisGill Whitehead
Helen Mortlock de Gil

Monday 15th:

10-12pm12-2pm2-4pm
Nicola OsborneHelen Mortlock de GilEstelle Westlake

Tuesday 16th:

10-12pm12-2pm2-4pm
Gill WhiteheadNicola Upton

Wednesday 17th:

10-12pm12-2pm2-4pm
Estelle Westlake

Thursday 18th:

10-12pm12-2pm2-4pm
Gill WhiteheadNicola Upton
Estelle Westlake

Friday 19th:

10-12pm12-2pm2-4pm
Barbra NaylorBarbra Naylor
Gill WhiteheadGill Whitehead
Helen Mortlock de Gil

Saturday 20th:

10-12pm12-2pm2-4pm
Rebecca ColemanHelen Mortlock de Gil
Natasha Davis
Estelle Westlake

Sunday 21st:

10-12pm12-2pm2-4pm
Barbra NaylorBarbra NaylorNicola Upton
Rebecca ColemanHelen Mortlock de Gil
Natasha DavisNatasha Davis

we are delighted that a number of our artists are offering workshops and demos in both venues. Go to WORKSHOPS & DEMOS to book your place (links will be added soon)

HOME GALLERY

Lรฉda Szemeredi

Newspaper weaving

Newspaper- weaving, basketry taster Making a coaster or pencil holder with simple weaving technique.

PAID FOR EVENT. Booking details to come

Suitable for accompanied children.

Friday 12th June

12-2pm2-4pm
Lรฉda Szemeredi

Gill Whitehead

Vadims Pjatrikovs

Saturday 13th June

10-12pm12-2pm2-4pm

Sunday 14th June

11-1pm1-3pm

HADLEIGH GALLERY

Estelle Westlake

Clay techniques

A demonstration of using a clay extruder plus idea of how to use the various extrusions. An opportunity for observers to experiment with your own ideas.

FREE EVENT Limited spaces. Booking essential (Link to be added)

Monday 15th June

11-1PM1-3PM
Estelle Westlake

Thursday 18th June

11-1PM1-3PM
Estelle Westlake

Gill Whitehead

Collage techniques

A free collage demo showing my techniques and materials. A little audience participation would be fun.

FREE EVENT Limited spaces. Booking essential (Link to be added)

Friday 19th June

11-1PM1-3PM
Gill Whitehead

Tuesday 16th June

11-1PM1-3PM

Wednesday 17th June

11-1PM1-3PM

Saturday 20th June

11-1PM1-3PM

Sunday 21st June

11-1PM1-3PM

DOMINION: THE OTHER SUMMER EXHIBITION 2025

Last year’s exhibition was a wonderful event.

The weather was amazing. The workshops were fabulous. Attendance during the weekend was wonderful. Sales were really good and the quality of the exhibition was second to none.

Therefore, why wouldn’t we do it all again. So here we go.

This year however, there’s a twist, we are offering the chance for artists to exhibit at Hadleigh Gallery for a week as well as at our home venue.

Dates for your diaries:

12th-14th June at Home Gallery

13th-21st June at Hadleigh Gallery

VISITORS’ COMMENTS:

THE EXHIBITION 2025

PRIVATE VIEW:

Artists that exhibited in 2025:

Some of the artists that exhibited in 2025

Alison Bournes, Rebecca Coleman, Natasha Davis, Julia Hart, Theo Hennessy, Bronwyn Oldham, Vadims Pjatrikovs, Mike Slade, Nicola Upton, Gill Whitehead

PHOTOS OF DEMOS & WORKSHOPS

CREATE YOUR OWN WORK:

We had a free interactive canvas, which we intend to make into pieces for our charity auction.

CHARITY AUCTION:

We raised over ยฃ300 for Trust Links Charity.

This year we will be holding artists auction for a different charity. Watch this space for details.

Trust Links Charity Raffle Items