FRESH AIR
Max in his Studio. Photography by Lily Bungay
ARTISTS FOREWORD
These paintings came from an internal need for peace, in an attempt to create something quiet and calming for myself. Each painting was sparked by a clear idea in the landscape, and through a long process of discovery and meditation they were distilled into something which represented the essence of that initial spark. I spend a lot of time thinking about each piece, away from the brushes, moulding the compositions in my mind over time. When I'm painting, I'm guided by those feelings, my memory, and a drive to capture my connection to a place or a mood. Any reference material becomes secondary to my emotional memory of the landscape.
When I began working towards this exhibition, I was interested in what happens when I start to force my own ideas into the landscape; swapping colours, taking out objects, moving hedgerows and trees, clearing everything artificial or stale out of the frame, all to enhance that sense of peace I long for — whilst allowing my emotions, hesitations, and curiosities to blossom from the palette knife to the paint surface. The inspiration lives between moments in time: things half remembered, sensed, warped, rather than copied or rendered. Making this work meant slowing down, trusting my process, and making a choice to paint things which made my world feel less chaotic and fragile. I hope the paintings help people find the same peace I did when I painted them.
Max White, 2026
Please see the online catalogue below. For full artwork details, click the image. On a phone, tap the very small dot in the bottom-right corner of the screen to view the artwork details.
Join us in The Gallery on Saturday, the 30th of May, from 2.45 pm for a free talk on the exhibition Entanglement.
Date: Saturday 30th May 2026
Time: 14.45 – 16.00
Ticket: Free entry
Join us for an intimate afternoon of conversation celebrating Entanglement, the collaborative exhibition by artists Emma Rosa and Chloe Farrant.
This special Q&A offers a rare opportunity to step beyond the finished works and into the creative worlds behind them, exploring process, materiality, inspiration, and the realities of contemporary artistic practice. Guests will hear directly from the artists as they discuss the ideas and experiences that have shaped Entanglement, as well as reflections on their individual creative journeys.
Accompanied by a glass of prosecco, this informal discussion invites audiences to engage with the artists in a relaxed and thoughtful setting, with the chance to ask questions and gain deeper insight into the exhibition.
The event is free to attend, and booking is essential as places are limited. Follow the link in bio to book. Please arrive at 2.45 pm. The talk will start at 3 pm and should last around 1 hour.