Artist Helen Murray gravitates towards natural elements such as torn paper, tiny pebbles, found objects and dried gorse, which she collects from her surroundings.
These are what she describes as treasures that can be found everywhere.
She uses these materials to make art pieces, each like a small theatre filled with characters and stories for the viewer to interpret.
Primarily using a grid format, Helen adds layer upon layer of these materials to painted squares.
Each piece aims to evoke an atmosphere or mood, while stimulating an intuitive understanding for the viewer.
She said: “It is signs that have no exact meaning that provoke a magic sense.”
Named ‘Stories from my Mother’s Cabinet’, this solo exhibition by Helen Murray is set to run at the Babylon Gallery through July.
Helen said: “This exhibition is dedicated to my mum with huge love and gratitude.
“She was a very wise and playful woman, as well as being a wickedly funny mimic, and full of love.
“I have treasured memories of our time together and I hope very much she would have enjoyed this show.”
Residing near the Suffolk coastline, Helen finds inspiration in her environment for her work.
She is a self-taught artist, with a previous career as an illustrator.
In 2009, she established Artbox (now Artboxarts CIC), offering art sessions for adults with special needs.
‘Stories from my Mother’s Cabinet’ opens on July 4, continuing until July 28 at Babylon Gallery.
The gallery is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 12pm to 4pm and entry is free.
Through this exhibition, Helen hopes to inspire audiences, encouraging them to see the unconventional beauty in everyday objects and materials.
