From Shangri-La to Cromer

In April 2026 I was fortunate to take part in an collaborative exhibition at Cromer ArtSpace.

It was such an honour to be part of the group, and the two weeks were a very affirming experience.

The Press Release

From Shangri-La to Cromer: An homage to Derrick Greaves (1927-2022)
ArtSpace on the Prom, West Promenade, Cromer NR27 9FA

Thursday 9 April to Monday 20 April 2026
Open 11:00 to 16:00 daily, free admission
Opening event: Thursday 9 April, 16:00 to 17:30
Open Late: Thursday 16 April, 18:00-20:00

After the eminent British painter Derrick Greaves died in 2022, his wife and studio assistant, Sally, invited a group of artist friends to his studio for life-drawing.
Soon, Sally was sharing with us some of the innovative techniques Derrick developed over his extensive career.
The title of the show comes from James Hyman’s book, Derrick Greaves: From Kitchen Sink to Shangri-La.
This is our homage to Derrick, in Cromer.
We are grateful to Norfolk Contemporary Art Society (NCAS) for funding this exhibition.

Artists: Evin Dilber, Tom Ellis, Alison Greenwood, Donna Holmes, Polly Johnson, Linda Sonntag, Andrea Wells-China