Extraordinary Flowers 2026

Flowers have always carried more than beauty—opening worlds of sensation, memory, and meaning that painters return to again and again.

Extraordinary Flowers opens at the Atrium Gallery at Seawhite of Brighton on 6 June 2026, bringing together painters — John Skinner, Gail Elson, Katie Sollohub, Carolyn Macleod and Liz Crossfield — curated by Emily Ball.

The opening event offers a first opportunity to encounter works that move beyond the familiar, revealing flowers as forms of complex power, carrying a vast range of emotions and meanings.

The Atrium Gallery offers a calm, light-filled space—an ideal setting to slow down and spend time with the work and we warmly invite you to join us on Saturday 6th June (10am – 4pm) to celebrate the opening of Extraordinary Flowers. Many of the artists will be present so it will be a great opportunity to find more about their work and enjoy conversations about painting flowers. There will of course be a warm welcome from Emily—and her usual selection of delicious cakes.

We look forward to seeing you there!