Corded Lives

12th September - 1st November

Opening this September at Green Hill Arts: Corded Lives, a group exhibition exploring the fragile threads of early family life. Curated by artist Carol Harvey, the show brings together 14 contemporary artists whose work delves into the emotional complexity of our earliest relationships.

At the heart of the exhibition is Harvey’s own practice, including the haunting photograph Expectations, featuring a stark hospital cot and bed. “My practice examines what’s left behind - the traces and spaces that hold our experiences,” she explains. For Corded Lives, Harvey has gathered artists whose work resonates with themes of fragility, presence, and the passage of time.

Spanning photography, sculpture, painting, mixed media, and film, the exhibition offers personal reflections on loss, separation, joy, expectation, and memory. Though each artist brings a unique voice and medium, the works are united by their emotional depth and strength of narrative.

The title Corded Lives refers to the enduring, often unseen connections that shape us from our earliest moments. The “cord” may be nurturing or strained, intact or broken - but always present. Whether through longing, estrangement, love, or resilience, these ties inform our sense of self and belonging.

As Harvey puts it: “There is so much of our lives that can’t be said with words. Through art, we create a hidden community - a shared history - even if no one speaks it aloud.”

Full list of participating artists is as follows: Ann M Buckland, Anne-Marie Moss, Anthony Weaver, Carol Harvey, Harriette Brittaine, Ione Rucquoi, Janis Ridley, Joanna Jowett, Juliette Mills, Mellony Taper, Rachel Cornish, Sarah-May Rogers, Sharon James, Sian Davey.

Entry is free. Green Hill Arts Gallery is open 10.00am - 4.00pm daily, from Wednesday to Saturday. The Gallery is situated at the top of Fore Street, Moretonhampstead, close to the Parish Church. Parking is in the Court Street and Station Road car parks. 

Gallery 2 – Jill Fanshawe Kato

Discover the vibrant ceramic work of Jill Fanshawe Kato in our hidden upstairs gallery, on view from October 3rd to November 1st.

Jill’s ceramics are inspired by the natural world and her extensive travels. Her work moves fluidly between functional forms and sculptural pieces, created through a range of hand-building and surface techniques.

She works primarily in stoneware, using slips and glazes to create decorative, expressive surfaces. Select pieces are also made using traditional raku methods.

Jill Fanshawe Kato’s ceramics have been exhibited internationally, and her work is held in numerous public and private collections.

Don’t miss this quiet corner of the gallery.

Back for 2025, our much-loved Winter Fair is the perfect place to discover truly unique, handcrafted Christmas gifts.

Enjoy a vibrant showcase of high-quality, locally made work - ranging from jewellery, textiles, ceramics and paintings to candles, cards, and beautifully crafted leather goods.

This winter season, Green Hill Arts is proud to present an inspiring mix of work from both exciting new artists and some of the region’s most celebrated makers. It’s a wonderful opportunity to find something special while supporting local talent.

Entry is free.
Green Hill Arts Gallery is open from 10:00am to 4:00pm, Wednesday to Saturday. You’ll find us at the top of Fore Street, Moretonhampstead, near the Parish Church. Parking is available in the Court Street and Station Road car parks.

Special December Opening Hours

Late Night Shopping -
Join us for festive evening shopping on the following Thursdays:
4th, 11th and 18th December
Open from 4:00pm – 8:00pm

Christmas Week Extended Opening -
To help with those last-minute gifts, we’ll also be open on:
Monday 22nd, Tuesday 23rd, and Wednesday 24th December (Christmas Eve)
Open from 10:00am – 4:00pm