Battersea Spring 2025: New Artists Route Guide

Our New Artists Route Guide is your go-to for discovering the incredible first-time artists bringing fresh perspectives to Affordable Art Fair Battersea Spring, 12 – 16 March. From ceramics and graphic prints to striking photography and abstract artworks, our new artists – hailing from all over the world – offer a rich variety of styles for you to discover. Let’s meet them! 

Tom Cox Gallery – Stand B3

Start your journey on the right-hand side of the fair at Tom Cox Gallery, stand B3, where you’ll encounter the beautiful watercolours of Spanish artist, Ana Gallego. 

Originally trained as an industrial engineer, Gallego transitioned into art after discovering a love for urban sketching. Her cityscapes masterfully blend technical precision with a welcoming warmth and familiarity, bringing to life South London’s historic buildings that are deeply meaningful to their communities. Gallego’s commitment to the environment is also notable, with all prints produced on 100% cotton and are fully recyclable! 

Al Contar del Arte – Stand C1  

Make your way to the next aisle to Al Contar del Arte, where you’ll uncover the mesmerising works of Spanish artist, Lil Blanc. 

Blanc explores perception, space, and light, creating mirror-like surfaces that shift and interact with their surroundings. Her soft colour gradations, reminiscent of summer sunsets, encourage you to embrace a sense of stillness and reflection. With an architectural background, she transforms her paintings into an immersive experience, inviting you to engage with colour and space from a fresh perspective. 

Kingsford Gallery – Stand D4

As you continue your journey, head across to Kingsford Gallery at stand D4, to meet the incredible London-based artist Clare Dudeney. 

Dudeney beautifully bridges the worlds of weaving and ceramics, resulting in intricate, unique pieces that feature looping, entwined threads and delicately trailing colour-glazed strands.

Her practice is deeply meditative and intuitive, contrasting subtle tones with vivid hues, and glossy with matte finishes. Dudeney’s art introduces you to the transformative power of colour and its ability to evoke both harmony and discord.  

Robertson Fine Art – Stand E8

Next, turn right to Robertson Fine Art, stand E8, and step into the bold and expressive world of Kelley Davis! 

A graduate of Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art, Davis captivates with her dramatic skies and sweeping cloudscapes painted in daring, vibrant colours. Her work is powerful and full of movement, drawing you into nature’s ever-changing energy.

Through her dynamic brushstrokes, she brings the atmosphere of shifting skies to life, encouraging you to experience the strength and beauty of the elements firsthand.  

Capital Culture Gallery – Stand G6

Further along the aisle, make your way to Capital Culture Gallery, stand G6. Here you will find the emotive black and white photography of Alfie Bowen.

A talented wildlife photographer and conservationist, Bowen’s work is defined by precision and emotional depth. Growing up with autism, he found comfort in nature and animals, developing a deep connection that translates into his beautiful imagery. His stunning photographs capture the intricate textures, expressive eyes, and quiet strength of his subjects, offering you a rare and intimate glimpse into their world. 

Bowen’s work has been featured by National Geographic and BBC Earth and has earned praise from Sir David Attenborough! 

Galerie Barrou Planquart – Stand G9 

Take a break at the café, then step into Galerie Barrou Planquart at stand G9, to experience the energy of French artist Catherine Parra. 

Parra’s work fuses lyrical abstraction, art brut, and expressionism, inspired by African textiles, mid-century design, and urban life.

Her bold colours and rhythmic patterns create movement and sensation, making each piece a visual rhythm of both spontaneity and balance. Let the energy of her work draw you in and feel the pulse and life in each piece! 

Iona House Gallery – Stand I2

Walk down the aisle to Iona House Gallery at stand I2, where we’ll introduce you to wonderful Scottish artist, Fiona Matheson. From her Highland studio in Inverness, Matheson works with oils and mixed media to depict the raw beauty of Scotland’s northern landscapes. Her experimental mark-making and rich colour palettes capture both the physical and emotional resonance of place, inviting us to embark on a visual journey that celebrates the history, culture and traditions of her beautiful homeland. 

Marine House at Beer – Stand J1

Just opposite, visit Marine House at Beer at stand J1 to discover artist Rebecca Barnard. 

The Somerset-based artist delves into the dance between balance and fragility, creating bold yet delicate abstract paintings through a masterful blend of oil and charcoal. Inspired by the sights and sounds of the streets, she captures fleeting moments of life and invites you to reflect on how people shape and intersect with the spaces they inhabit.

The contrast between her structured and softer brushstrokes alongside her intricate layering of materials beautifully captures the complexity of human relationships and urban life.  

Suzie Horsey Art – Stand J7  

Now, make your way to Suzie Horsey Art, stand J7, where you are transported into the vibrant and colourful world of Amanda Bastin. A British artist inspired by gardens and the natural world, Bastin’s work brims with life and beauty. Her paintings take you into familiar yet fantastical realms, where nature’s infinite wonder unfolds. Through energising colour palettes and dynamic brushstrokes, she captures the enchantment of the natural environment, offering a sense of comfort, joy and nostalgia.

Coe Gallery – Stand L5

Last but not least, we end our journey at Coe Gallery, stand L5. Here you’ll discover the captivating works of Aboriginal artist Ethan James Kotiau, exhibiting with the UK’s first Aboriginal-owned gallery. 

Kotiau’s paintings transport you to the heart of the Australian bush, capturing the graceful movements of native wildlife and flowing waterways. His intricate patterns and vivid imagery blend traditional Aboriginal techniques with contemporary styles, offering you a fresh perspective on the land and its rich Indigenous cultures. Through his work, Kotiau encourages you to connect with the natural world, celebrating its beauty and honouring the deep-rooted traditions that have flourished for thousands of years. 

That concludes your New Artist Route Guide. We hope you enjoyed meeting our talented new artists to the fair. Remember, there’s still so much more to discover!