8legs: Kettle's yard

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Handpicked review – delightful dancing dahlias and petals so pillowy you can feel them

The Handpicked show at Kettle’s Yard in Cambridge surveys flower painting from 1900 to today, tying blooming imagery to human stories.
Chloë Ashby notes the show combines early 20th-century and contemporary works, presenting a broad floral dialogue.
The review highlights Tulip (Helen Josephine) by Rory McEwen as a standout work that awakens the senses.
The exhibition connects botanical imagery to emotional narratives, including loss, love, and memory.
Vanessa Bell’s still-life and Tirzah Garwood’s work are highlighted for their emotional depth within floral forms.
The show features historical and modern perspectives, including Cedric Morris, Christopher Wood, and Celia Paul.
The Guardian reviewer emphasizes the tactile and sensory experience of the works, including scent and touch-inspired descriptions.
The exhibition runs from April 25 to September 6, inviting visitors to engage with a broad floral narrative.
The critic frames flower painting as both decorative and emotionally charged, challenging stereotypes.

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