Hampstead 2025: Natural World Route Guide
If you’re on the hunt for beautiful, original art that brings the wonders of the great outdoors into your home, look no further than our Natural World route guide!
Tatiana Ramsay
Friday 11 April, 2025
Paul Powis, Summer from Ragged Stone Hill, £4000, acrylic on board, 98 x 139cm, Greenstage Gallery
For those looking for beautiful, original art that not only brings the beauty of nature into your home, our Natural World route guide is the perfect place to start.
Nature has always been a main source of inspiration for artists, whether it’s serene day break landscapes, atmospheric skies, or sculptures inspired by the movement of leaves, these works invite us to slow down and appreciate the beautiful world around us. In today’s fast-pace d digital age, art serves as a reminder to reconnect with nature, with ourselves, and with the need to protect our planet.
So, without further ado, it’s time to discover the artists at Affordable Art Fair Hampstead who invite us to pause, reflect, and immerse ourselves in the healing power of the natural world.
From incorporating natural elements like sand and soil into their work, to creating stunning depictions of nature’s infinite beauty and diversity – these artists celebrate the harmony between art, nature, and well-being. Let’s dive in!
1. Lara Bowen Contemporary, stand G1
Step into the fair and discover The Willow Tree, Claire Knill’s stunning suspended sculpture in the main atrium. This immersive installation transforms the space with movement, light, and reflection.
Inspired by the awe and sense of belonging she felt as a child beneath a vast willow tree, Claire’s work invites visitors to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with nature.
“I want people to pause, breathe, and feel connected.” – Claire Knill
See more of Claire’s beautiful work as you enter the fair — just on your left at Lara Bowen Contemporary (stand G1). Find out more about Claire’s work.
2. Turning Tides Contemporary Art, stand E2
Now head to row E and visit Turning Tides Contemporary Art (stand E2). At a metre wide, you won’t miss ‘Hawthorn in Autum’ a striking beautifully balanced painting of a single tree by contemporary landscape painter Nigel Wood. Beautiful!
3. Cylindergallery, stand F3
Just opposite the aisle, at Cylindergallery (stand F3), you’ll find a gorgeous new collection of landscape paintings by Clare Thatcher. Created with handmade oil pigments, these works captivate with their profound sense of space, colour, line, and form.
4. LUMAS, stand E5
Next, head along row E to find LUMAS on your left-hand side (Stand E5). Here you’ll discover Windows, a striking photographic series by Belgian artist Luc Dratwa. Dratwa’s works pack an expressive punch – precisely composed and perfectly balanced. Each image tells a carefully considered story, leaving nothing to chance.
5. LE FOLLOW13, stand E6
Just next door, stop by French gallery LE FOLLOW13 (stand E6). Discover Daphné Dorel’s fascinating paintings of hallucinated nature, brought to life through her striking use of colour. Her palettes evoke the euphoria of contemplating the natural world – stand in front of one of her works, and you may feel like you’ve stepped into a dream.
6. ACT Contemporary, stand F7
Art lovers will be spoiled for choice at Turkish gallery ACT Contemporary (stand F7).
Don’t miss Cenk Akaltun’s thought-provoking paintings, which explore the boundaries of what we know, see, and perceive. His work assembles randomness into life – transforming landscapes and polluted grounds into unpredictable visuals that suggest the more we perceive, the less we truly know.
Göksu Gül’s art is infused with a deep love for the boundless richness, infinite beauty, and enchantment of Mother Nature. Her ethereal creatures embody nature’s abundance and grace, celebrating its perfect harmony and diversity.
7. Greenstage Gallery, stand C6
Swing round to row C and stop by Greenstage Gallery (stand C6), where you’ll discover the vibrant landscapes of Paul Powis. Paul often paints in the early morning or late afternoon, capturing long shadows raking across fields and hills. His bold, subjective use of colour and dynamic mark-making make each piece impossible to ignore.
8. The Hunter Gallery, stand D7
Just across the aisle, you’ll find The Hunter Gallery (stand D7) and the truly atmospheric work of Harry Brioche.
Harry is captivated by the beauty of the English landscape – its ever-changing weather and shifting light. It’s the mood created by these fleeting moments that inspires him, and he captures them beautifully, revealing the spirit of the landscape. His work makes you want to step right in and breathe the fresh country air.
And if art hunting has left you in need of a break, now’s the perfect time to grab a refreshing drink from our central bar.
9. Narrative Gallery, A4
Now let’s head to Narrative (stand A4) to discover the work of Ursula Kellett. Ursula brings a joyful, experimental approach to her art, working with a wide and unique variety of materials. She collects treasures from her travels around the world, and her paintings often include sand, earth, pigments, lacquers, textiles, collage, and found objects. She frequently works across multiple surfaces – mixing stainless steel panels with canvas or wooden boards. Step a little closer… you might even spot some sand!
10. OWL, stand H6
Next, meander around the corner towards row H, where you’ll find OWL (stand H6). Here you’ll discover Tess Choden’s enchanting artwork. Tess sources antique entomology collections of butterflies, moths, and beetles, which she carefully restores and transforms into unique pieces – marrying delicate insects with vintage portraits, books, and other found objects. She breathes new life into old treasures, and the result is nothing short of magical.
11. Anrad Gallery, stand L9
Head over to row L, where you’ll discover the work of Indian artist Venkat Shyam at Anrad Gallery (stand L9). He belongs to the tradition of Pardhan Gond art, made internationally renowned by his uncle, Jangarh Singh Shyam.
Venkat builds on this heritage by adding a touch of realism to his intricate, detailed work. His art keeps ancient myths alive, reminding us that – despite modern distractions – time isn’t linear, and art still holds the power to amaze.
12. Robertson Fine Art, stand L1
The penultimate gallery stop is not one to miss! Head down row L and find Robertson Fine Art on your left-hand side (stand L1). You’ll be drawn in by London-based Simone Russell’s atmospheric landscape paintings.
With meticulous attention to detail, Simone skilfully builds fine layers of glazes, creating a sense of air, light, and translucency – allowing past layers to remain visible. Inspired by artists like Turner and Constable, her work creates a compelling visual dialogue between Romantic traditions and contemporary technique.
13. Eye Contemporary Art, stand J3
Last but certainly not least, make your way around the corner to discover the peaceful work of Japanese artist Shou Honda at Eye Contemporary Art (stand J3). Shou’s landscape paintings exude serenity and tranquillity. His harmonious portrayals of the natural world invite you to pause, breathe, and soak in the beauty of stillness.
And that concludes our Natural World Route Guide – we hope you’ve enjoyed learning about a variety of nature inspired works on show at Hampstead.
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