Arabella Yapp: “Chasing Joy”

South London-based Arabella Yapp studied Fine Art at Goldsmiths and Middlesex Universities.

Yapp finds inspiration in her immediate environment, life events and people she loves. Her paintings are inhabited by tiny portraits of the people in her life which she illustrates by creating imaginary worlds. She says of her work:

“I use painting to focus deeply on individuals, places and activities that bring me joy, like a visual gratitude diary.

Swimming and water are a major theme for me and symbolise happiness. I am an ardent swimmer and l share this love of water with my six siblings and have passed this on to my children who feature swimming and diving in many of my paintings.”

Yapp is fond of using vibrant, pure, jewel-like colours and reflective effects, that remind viewers of sunshine and holidays. She focuses on applying contrasting hues and tones, trying to make them “sing” and vibrate against each other, resulting in pure joy. 

Further information: @arabellayapppaintings

Further info on all Brixton Tate exhibitions: rblack@lambeth.gov.uk

PLEASE NOTE: artists do not have exclusive use of the room. We host a myriad of community projects such as workshops, presentations, meetings, talks, etc.  Rarely, we are not able to open the room to a member of the public, but we just need to point out that it may happen now and then.  If you are making a special trip to see this show, please check availability by calling the library beforehand.

Official opening and drinks reception: 6-8pm, Tues March 4th

1pm-8pm Mon, 10am-8pm Tues, 10am-6pm Wed, 10am-8pm Thursday, 10am-6pm Friday,

9am–5pm Saturday, 12-5pm Sunday.