"Glimmer" Beautiful Bizarre X Modern Eden International Group Exhibition

’Glimmer’ group exhibition curated by Beautiful Bizarre Magazine and hosted by the fabulous Modern Eden Gallery in San Francisco! Opening 7th of November 6-9pm and the exhibition runs for November 7th 2026 - January 7th 2027.

GLIMMER: A glimmer is the exact opposite of a trigger. Glimmers are small, everyday moments that make you feel joy, happiness, peace, or gratitude - which can help cue your nervous system to feel safe or calm. (The term was coined by Deb Dana)

Exceptionally excited to participate in this group exhibition on a topic I’ve used before in my paintings and one I try to practice everyday! As Agent Cooper suggested in the classic tv show of the 90s Twin Peaks: “"Harry, I'm going to let you in on a little secret: every day, once a day, give yourself a present. Don't plan it; don't wait for it; just let it happen. It could be a new shirt in a men's store, a catnap in your office chair, or two cups of good, hot, black coffee."

So as the quote suggested-so I will suggest to you-to grab yourself a coffee or tea and treat yourself to the online preview accessible via the button above. This exhibition is a glorious feast for the senses and I know you will love it!

My artwork pictured:
”Obscure”

2026
Oils on Aluminium Composite Panel
18x18cm (28x28cm framed)

Artwork statement:
This work is about the tiny flickers that make you do a double take. The glimmers in nature and in humans. A small freckle, the shine in the eye or a droplet of water – those delicate and fleeting shimmers of exquisite beauty. In the work the face is half obscured by peony roses and the hidden part of the painting creates mystery and a desire to uncover and unveil. It is a tension between desire and possession or revealing that feels very Proustian. The desire is essentially futile, being a static image, but it is this futility and longing to know the unknown that holds the glimmer for me.