Hettie Judah on Tamsin Morse from 'A Gate of Horns; Myths of Resistence, Symbols of Defiance' at Carl Freedman Gallery, 2025

'Aristotles' Elpis; A Painting About Hope'

Currently on Show at Sun Gallery, Seould; Elpis was the only spirit left in Pandoras Jar and was the spirit of Hope. Aristotle describes Hope as intrinsic to man, both good and bad; it allows us to keep surviving, but also to endure the most terrible sufferings. This painting uses as metaphor the relsease of baby turtles overlooking the flaw of bringing your dog to the beach whilst doing so.

'Release of The Genies; A Modern Hydra'

A Genie is a quick fixer without thinking too deeply about the consequences of granting the crowd pleasing wish. In a current climate it seems there are several of these on the world stage whose egos are fighting for supremacy. In mythology, Hydras head would grow two more every time Hercules severed one. The juxtaposition against a backdrop of destruction hints at the eternal circle of conflict and the fragility of peace on the backdrop of powerful egos.

Detail 'Release of The Genies; A Modern Hydra'

Detail 'Release of The Genies; A Modern Hydra'