'Transient Light, Familiar Places' - An exhibition of paintings by Chris Peckham

An exhibition of acrylic paintings by local artist Chris Peckham. A selection of the paintings are for sale, ready framed with certificate, priced £150-£700. Free entry, wheelchair accessible About Chris Peckham is a Hornchurch-based fine artist specialising in acrylic paintings that celebrate the quiet beauty of everyday life. His practice is deeply rooted in observation, focusing on ordinary subjects, human interaction and the capturing of transient, fleeting moments of light. Chris trained at two of London's premier art institutions, the Central School of Art under the influential Pop artist Derek Boshier, followed by Camberwell School of Art and Crafts, where he was mentored by the renowned illustrator Charles Keeping. These distinct apprentiships instilled in him both a keen sense of graphic realism and an appreciation of narrative social commentary. In tandem with his personal practice, Chris has worked for the past 37 years in the NHS as an art therapist. This extensive career working at the intersection of human emotion and visual expression profoundly shaped his artistic worldview. His deep understanding of the human condition is evident in his current paintings, which approach everyday people and local landscapes with intense empathy, sensitivity and a masterful command of atmosphere. This current exhibition beautifully bridges the artist's history and evolution. It features a new series of recent, locally based work capturing the familiar light and landscapes of the community, presented alongside a retrospective of paintings spanning the past 17 years. Together, the collection showcases a dedicated, long-term exploration of time, place and the British everyday experience. Instagram: https://go.evvnt.com/3861063-0?pid=107 Date and Time: On Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00 - Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00 Venue Details: Queen's Theatre, Billet Lane, Hornchurch, England, RM11 1QT, United Kingdom Category: Arts | Visual Arts | Galleries / Art