Agora Exhibition
Participating Exhibitors

We are delighted that the following exhibitors have embraced our theme 'Agora' for this year's event. Each of these exhibitors has chosen an artwork that they believe represents the theme of community, which we know is particularly important, especially at this time in our world's history. We hope all exhibitors and visitors to this year's show feel the warmth of community and togetherness that we know the fair can generate, and that everyone leaves the show content and enriched from soaking up the atmosphere and experiencing the abundance of original creations on show at this annual gathering of art enthusiasts and lovers.

Amove Gallery

"This work explores the delicate boundary between the external and the internal, between what is spoken and what is deeply felt. The painting becomes a visual metaphor for human connection — a search for genuine resonance with another soul.

The textured surface, with its cracks and layered elements, symbolizes the complexity of the human inner world: vulnerable, yet profound and resilient. The contrast between the light space and the dark textile drapery reflects a dialogue between openness and concealment, trust and self-protection.

"The Soul of My Soul" speaks to those rare, invaluable moments when words fall away and true connection arises."

The soul of my soul, by IRINIR. The painting is made in the mixed media technique on canvas, size 50×40 cm, 2022.

Aska Marzec

"This painting reflects the flow of people, ideas, and energy, much like the ancient agora, where people gathered to exchange ideas.

This flowing tide and shifting light reflect how nature invites us to gather, to witness, to feel, to belong.

The light winding its way across Luskentyre’s sands evokes a sense of movement and unity, as if the landscape itself is drawing us together.

It invites the viewer to pause, share space, and be part of something larger. A collective moment held in colour, contrast, and tide. The moment of being in awe of nature and God's creation for us. The moment of gratitude and hope as the last sunlight disappears behind the horizon.

In this wild and open place, nature becomes the gathering point, and light is what we share."

Tide of Gathering Light, by Aska Marzec. Acrylic on canvas. 97 x 97 cm. 2023.

City Lines Collective

"Waterloo station, a place of travel for thousands of people. Beneath the tracks of this bustling metropolis there is Leak Street.

A tunnel of creativity and artistic expression where graffiti artists regularly congregate and refresh the arched walls with their cans of spray paint. It draws on a community of admirers who make their way to locations like this to see the latest works (an urban art Gallery).

Nothing is permanent; everything is fluid. Their canvas is the old Victorian walls of brick and steelwork. My painting is a snapshot of this where the geometric structures meet art.

My body of work is the exploration of this theme and is a celebration of the normal."

Leak Street, by Robert Myers. Oil on canvas, 70cm x 70cm

Claire Wills

"As the moon rises and the first stars begin to shine, Twilight captures the delicate balance between nightfall and the lingering traces of daylight.

The luminous sky spills its colours onto the waves, reflecting the unseen threads that link us, much like the ancient Greek agora, where people gathered to share stories, ideas, and presence.

In the foreground, wildflowers and crimson poppies sway in the moonlight, their

delicate forms etched against the vast expanse of sea and sky. These blooms,

shaped by the wind and seasons, echo the patterns of nature’s cycles of growth,

renewal, and shared existence.

Above, stars emerge, whispering of dreams, guiding travellers, and connecting

distant souls under the same night sky. Their quiet shimmer invites reflection—on the stories we share, the hopes we hold, and the endless possibilities stretching beyond the horizon.

Twilight is an invitation to step into this moment of stillness, to feel the quiet pull of nature’s harmony, and to recognize the shared beauty in the ever-changing

landscape of life and dreams."

Twilight – A Moment Shared Between Light, Land, and Sea, by Claire Wills. Mixed Media on canvas (mainly acrylic paint, spray paints and collage). 98 cm x 117 cm. 2024. £3,000.

xTwilight _ A Moment Shared Between Light, Land, and Sea, by Claire Wills

Gill Lyon Art

"Guided by an innate and mysterious understanding that water is life, different species gather beneath the light & energy of the moon to share in its blessing.

Inspired by our garden creatures & the frescoes of Pompeii & Herculaneum. "

Midnight Meeting, by Gillian Lyon. Oil & acrylic on cotton canvas. 20 square inch. 2025.

Jennifer Guest

"Being outside in nature is where I love to spend my time, especially in dramatic landscapes such as the Highlands. It always feels special and beautiful, and never more so than when I witness some of the wildlife around.

Often accompanied by herons, cormorants, oystercatchers or swallows, the lesser seen wildlife are otters, seals, deer and eagles. A surfacing seal who appears, then makes eye contact is the epitome of a precious experience!

My aim, with this artwork, Arcadia is to capture and express how I feel when wildlife reveal themselves, in a moment of connectedness through how we share the loch and the landscape, in our natural world under a magnificent sky."

Arcadia, by Jennifer Guest. Pencils and ink, Framed (approx) 60x76cm. £1150

Jim Woodman Fine Art

"In this abstract oil painting, the clustered rooftops of Anatolia come alive as a heartfelt tribute to the spirit of togetherness — a visual tapestry where every roof represents a different family, nestled so closely that their stories, laughter, and daily rhythms seem to flow into one another.

It evokes the warmth of old neighborhoods where doors stayed open, meals were shared across balconies, and life unfolded not in isolation, but in beautiful connection. This sense of “sharingness” — of belonging to something greater than oneself Is not just remembered — it is painted into every layer, every colour, every rooftop, inviting us to pause and feel the soul of a place where community is still the heart of home."

Anatolia, by Sabina Nealon. 50x50cms, £850.

Katy Rundle Art

"There are some views that fill your soul with wonder. The view from Cadbury Hill Fort in Somerset, on a clear autumn day is one of them.

The oranges of the leaves are reflected in those in the sky as the sun sets.

I had such fun, finding the many fabric designs used to depict the landscape. The countless coloured threads include some silver in the sky."

On top of the world, by Katy Rundle. Textile collage with free motion embroidery over wooden stretcher bars, and set into a natural oak tray box frame. 92.3 x 56.3 x 3.8 cm.

Lindsey Tyson

“Convergence reflects the spirit of the agora – a place of gathering and shared experience.

The central orb suggests a nucleus, drawing energy inward, while the surrounding arcs and marks evoke motion, dialogue, and exchange.

Just as the ancient agora was a space where people came together to share ideas, stories, and culture, the painting embodies a sense of convergence: individual gestures and forces meeting in a shared, dynamic space.”

Convergence, Mixed media on wood, 76cm x 76cm. £2000

Malignant Design

"The theme around my idea is togetherness, sharingness and community. Although my representation has a darker tone. I've decided it'll be called 'hive mind' - a visual representation of how human empires may fall, but will always rise and return.

But does it have to be human?

A colony of bees is a fantastic example. A perfect representation of unity and harmony. It also reflects how a 'hive mind' is how human beings operate today with social media."

Hive Mind II, by Daniel McMahon. Airbrush, acrylics and inks. 690mm x 790mm. 2025

Maria Muruaga

"Maria Muruaga’s sculptural vessel draws from the ancient Greek Agora—the civic heart of public life where ideas, emotions, and community converged. Covered in a dense, organic bloom of lips and flowers, the surface becomes a living metaphor for collective presence, which symbolises the feminine aspects and also points to the suppression of women’s voices in society.

Each form is distinct, yet together they echo the chorus of voices, especially of women, that once animated the Agora, alive within the social pulse. The open, inviting mouth of the piece suggests a space of gathering—a container for dialogue, memory, and shared experience that women created within the family setting, despite their lower standing in society.

Here, Muruaga transforms material into meaning, offering a creation where individual reflection meets communal resonance."

Agora, by Maria Muruaga. Red clay mixed with organic materials such as flowers, coating with a metallic glaze. 27 cm tall, 49cm diameter. 2025.

Nicky Carole

"This painting evokes liquid movement, only inhibited by its frame. Just like mercury it reaches out, touching and connecting to everything in its path and beyond!"

Quicksilver, by Nicky Carole. Encaustic wax with a resin finish, 93 x 57cm.

North London Printmakers

"At the Pavilion' is a futuristic yet retro inspired collage depicting an imaginary pool scene where daytrippers have escaped the city and civilization beyond, to congregate around and enjoy the large expanse of cool waters."

At the Pavilion, by Maxine Gregson. 100 x 50cm. Edition of 50. Framed: £550, Unframed: £450. 2025.

Reggie Baxter

"The meaning/message of this painting is that of unity and shared destiny. Suggesting that despite the diverse paths we've taken to reach our present situation, we are all intertwined and have met in our common experience now.

The 'different ships' metaphor represents our distinct backgrounds, cultures, personal histories and individual journeys. And the 'same boat' signifies that despite these differences, we are currently navigating the same shared reality and need to meet as one."

We May All Have Come On Different Ships, But We’re In The Same Boat Now, by Reggie Baxter. Oil on canvas, (Diptych) Total 120 cms x 90 cms / Each 60 cms x 90 cms, 2025.

Sadia Gul Art

"This piece draws directly from the architectural language of the historic Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba — a site that, much like the ancient agora, has served as a spiritual, social, and cultural gathering place across centuries and civilisations.

With its layered design, rhythmic arches, and richly patterned façades, Cordoba visually embodies the sense of shared histories, sacred assembly, and aesthetic dialogue that we believe aligns beautifully with your theme.

With time still on our side, if you feel an alternative approach may better reflect the concept of the agora, Sadia would be happy to create a new, site-appropriate work inspired specifically by the idea of “sharingness.”

Agora Exhibition Participating Exhibitors