Art exhibition – Efflorescence by Joanna Myles

June saw the launch of the latest work from emerging Sussex artist Joanna Myles in her first solo exhibition, Efflorescence – an exploration of floral still life through abstract modern painting that is fresh and accessible.

Select guests were invited to a special VIP preview event at the Macmillan Horizon Centre in Brighton rather than a traditional gallery to view her art. 

“In 2017 I was diagnosed with blood cancer which had a huge impact on our family. Thankfully, I am in remission but I would have found it much harder to cope without the support of Sussex Cancer Fund and the Horizon Centre. Bringing Efflorescence here is my way of showing my gratitude for that support and I will be donating 20% of sales from the exhibition directly to these charities,” explained Joanna.

The guests were treated to cheeses from Cave a Fromage and local Sussex gin cocktails from Slake Spirits and the event was supported by Sussex solicitors Mayo Wynne Baxter who have raised thousands of pounds both the Horizon Centre and the Sussex Cancer Fund over the past six years. BBC South East Today also covered the exhibition which will run until 6th September.

Joanna graduated from Ravensbourne College of Art & Design before working alongside Alexander McQueen creating show stopping sculptural outfits that were shown in his catwalk shows ESHU & VOSS. These iconic pieces were included in the Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty exhibition in 2011 at the New York Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art and in 2015 at the Victoria & Albert Museum London. 

Joanna’s first body of work was bought by a private collector and is currently on display in New York. She sells her work through selected local galleries and through Saatchi Art as well as taking on commissions.  

www.jmmmyles.com