Exhibition at Truro Cathedral:

Creation and the Natural World - 11th - 24th May 2026

The names of the two artworks included in this exhibition that I have created are ©️Daisies on the coast/tethered (2025) and ©️Seaton reimagined (2026).

They are available to buy privately here :

©Daisies on the coast/Tethered (2025)
©Seaton Reimagined (2026)

Or you can buy them in person at the exhibition, which runs until the 24th of May. The sale of these two pieces during the exhibition will raise money for the cathedral.

Whilst I was at the Private View on Monday 11th May for the exhibition “Creation & The Natural World” in Truro Cathedral, I was fortunate enough to have a lovely conversation with the Bishop. He asked me about the themes in my work which centre around the Cornish coastline and mental health issues, including suicide awareness and loneliness. He also recognised the locations the seascapes are based on which are Hell’s Mouth, Durdle Door and Seaton Beach.

Following this, he gave a sermon in which he spoke about the threads that connected all of the artist’s work together. He mentioned how the artworks had captured feelings of hope and loss, as well as using images of spirituality and symbolism of dragonflies and mayflies.

When I go for my walks in the countryside to get inspiration for my paintings, I usually see a dragonfly each time and this is accompanied by a strange feeling of apprehension for what is coming next. Sometimes I will get sudden news that takes my life in an unexpected direction or I might hear of someone’s passing. So I find myself in awe of how beautiful they are whilst trying to summon up courage to face whatever is changing.

Of course, dragonflies and mayflies have been seen as a spiritual symbol for transformation, resurrection and redemption. They only live for a short time and only a day into adulthood once they come out of the water. They emerge almost as if dancing and after a few hours they come back to the water to die but also to start a new life cycle for those left behind. I thought this was comforting in the sense that life must go on after someone’s passing and that we can carry them with us in our hearts and lives.

The day before the private view the Bishop said there was a gathering of parents who had lost their young children and that this symbolism of dragonflies and mayflies was very apt for the time. Also, the mayfly is a spiritual omen of wisdom and apparently it urges us to pay attention to our creativity and the messages within it. I tend to work intuitively whether it’s knowing when to stop painting or to add another detail or layer. Or with what is revealed naturally along the way as I create a painting. I always find they give me a message and help me process my thoughts.

Up to now when I have been in exhibitions, I have felt that my work fitted the themes but I didn’t always feel in alignment with the other artists. However this time I felt like we were all very much in sync with each other and the sermon about the work reflected that. There was also a very good turnout of people who came to see the exhibition on the opening night. I saw Buddhist friends, art workshop colleagues and reconnected with family members of my friends who I hadn’t seen for quite some time. It was a very joyful occasion and I feel very grateful and proud to be part of it.

There’s still time to visit the show and see what everyone has created. Truro Cathedral opening times can be found here: https://www.trurocathedral.org.uk/visit-us/plan-your-visit/opening-times

Please note: There are some days when the cathedral is closed to the public for special occasions such as weddings and funerals or meetings. At the moment they are only open in the daytime. If you would like to meet me there, please drop me a message on social media or send an email so that I can arrange to be there with you. Thank you for reading my blog and supporting my business, I hope you really enjoy the show!

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Email: Charlotte@cltabstracts.co.uk