LONDON: 2 – 8 June 2025
SOMERSET: 14 June – 12 July 2025
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the publication of Virginia Woolf’s Mrs Dalloway, David Simon Contemporary has invited fifteen contemporary visual artists to respond to the novel. This captivating exhibition of paintings, sculpture and ceramics includes work by Hugo Grenville, Chloe Holt FRSA, Victoria Jinivizian, Alice Mumford, Sue Wales, Frances Watts, Sara Ingleby-MacKenzie and ceramics by the Chelsea Potter, who have come together to create a rich tapestry of works that reflect on the timeless themes and motifs of Woolf's masterpiece.
This cleverly constructed novel takes place in a twenty-four hour period - a Wednesday in mid-June 1923. The novel interweaves two seemingly unconnected storylines during this day. It is a poignant exploration of the human experience, where the past, present, and future converge. Through a diverse range of mediums, including painting, sculpture, ceramics and mixed media, the participating artists offer fresh perspectives on the novel's central characters, their inner lives, and the societal context in which they exist.
"We are delighted to bring together this carefully selected group of contemporary artists, each of whom has been inspired by the complex, lyrical world of 'Mrs Dalloway'," says David Simon, "Their works not only pay homage to Woolf's literary genius but also demonstrate the enduring relevance of her themes and ideas to modern life."
The exhibition will run from 1st to 8th June at 54 Shepherd Market, Mayfair W1J 7QX, before travelling to David Simon Contemporary, High Street, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7AW, 14 June – 12 July.
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