This exhibition, titled Another Place, is both a celebration and a remembrance. It presents a remarkable selection of works drawn from the collection of a private individual whose passion for art and enduring friendship with the gallery spanned more than twenty-five years. Her passing in December 2024 marked the loss of a cherished companion, but her legacy lives on through the works she so lovingly gathered and nurtured over a lifetime.
Another Place is more than an exhibition; it is a reflection of a journey and is conceived as a series of exhibitions drawn from her extensive collection. Each artwork bears witness to her discerning eye, her curiosity, and her deep appreciation for creativity in its many forms. To enter this space is to step into her world, to glimpse the dialogues she had with artists and artworks, and to share in the quiet joy that collecting brought her. The title of the exhibition speaks not only to the new homes these pieces will soon find but also to the idea of transition—the way art moves from one hand to another, from one life into many.
This inaugural presentation focuses on the work of Kurt Jackson, an artist whose vision of the natural world resonated profoundly with her. His ability to capture both the immediacy of landscape and the layers of human connection to place made his work a cornerstone of her collection. In bringing these paintings together, we see reflected not only Jackson’s enduring dialogue with nature, but also the collector’s own deep appreciation for art that speaks to environment, memory, and belonging.
For us, as her friends and collaborators, this first exhibition carries special meaning. It honors someone whose generosity, warmth, and enthusiasm enriched the life of the gallery and all who passed through it. For more than two decades, she stood as both a supporter and a confidante, reminding us that art is not only about objects but about the communities and relationships it creates.
We invite you to view these pieces not just as works of art, but as fragments of a life deeply lived with art at its center. In doing so, may you discover in them not only beauty, but also the enduring presence of a friend who has simply moved on to another place.
—Marie Louise Jones