DRAWN TO LONDON

by Drawn to the City collective

1st April to 12th May 2025

Group exhibition exploring London’s buildings, people, streets and parks, using colour and mark-making to capture a sense of place.

The ‘Drawn to the City’ Collective is a group of artists based in and around London. They first met during a course focused on drawing local landscapes at the Royal Drawing School. Over the 10 weeks of this course, the artists bonded over a shared love of exploring London’s varied landscape, drawing in train stations, parks, busy market places and museums.

Girls World,

Anna Avery

Winter in Victoria Park,

Joanna Boyle

After the course they continue to draw together and this exhibition is a celebration of the work created so far, you will also recognise some drawings inspired whilst at The Gallery Cafe!

Being part of an artistic collective is an exciting journey of artistic discovery. The group, made up of artists with diverse backgrounds and styles, roams through the city’s iconic streets, parks, and hidden corners.

For Now I call it Home,

Indré Makasyté

Bermondsey Wall Path,

Niamh Hughes

Each member brings a unique perspective, exchanging ideas, techniques, and observations as they draw. Inspired by the city’s blend of old and new, the sounds of the city—bustling markets, chatter in cafes, and the distant hum of traffic—also create a backdrop for creativity. With each new location the collective records London’s essence in diverse mediums.

EC2A,

Esranur Yagiz

Day at the Zoo,

Clare Perrin

This collaboration becomes not only about the art but also about sharing the city’s stories, preserving fleeting moments, and fostering a sense of community through creativity.

Drawn to the City are Lewis Barton, Esranur Yagiz, Heather Campbell, Indré Makasyté, Anna Avery, Niamh Hughes, Joanne Boyle and Clare Perrin.

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