ANNUAL EXHIBITION 2024
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President’s Foreword
A warm welcome to the Mall Galleries for the 137th Annual Exhibition of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters. This has always been the highlight of our year where we showcase paintings from our members, alongside works from non-members.
We are delighted that this year Jenny Eclair has kindly agreed to open our Exhibition and present the various prizes. Jenny is passionate about painting, and in her excellent podcasts as well as in numerous interviews, she has spoken eloquently and with great humour about the happiness she derives from art. We welcome Jenny and thank her warmly for opening our show.
This year a near record number of artists submitted to the open call. The task of selecting the works for exhibition from so many wonderful paintings never gets any less daunting, but we are proud to say that a record number of non-member artists are exhibiting with us this year, many of them for the first time.
The mini theme of our Exhibition this year is simply entitled “EAT”. There is a dedicated wall space in the West Gallery where works on this theme will be displayed, so be on the lookout to see the diverse ways in which this theme has been interpreted by different artists; we are sure you’ll find it interesting.
We are pleased to announce three new prizes this year: The Roger Remington Award for an outstanding painting, the Rosemary Brushes Award for expressive brushwork and the Peter Wileman Award for imaginative work. These awards are added to encourage excellence and exceptional work in our Exhibition. Alongside our other major awards, we will also be presenting a number of certificates of commendation to artists whose work we consider to be exceptional.
In 2024 we have been deeply saddened by the deaths of Robin Mackervoy ROI, Helen Hale ROI, June Mendoza FROI AO OBE RP SWA, Philip James ROI, Valerie Smith Hon Sen ROI, Arthur Easton ROI and Barry Peckham ROI RSMA, as well as Rosemary Carr Hon Sen ROI and Anthony Green Hon ROI RA, whom we lost in 2023. As painters and as human beings, each of these inspirational artists helped make our society what it is today; it means a great deal to us to be able to honour their memories by hanging their work at this year’s Exhibition, and we are extremely grateful to the families of our much-missed colleagues for enabling us to do this.
On a happier note, we are delighted to have the work of our two centenarians, Ruth Pilkington Hon Sen ROI Hon SWA and Anthony Eyton Hon ROI RA PS on show alongside us this year.
This year Trevor Chamberlain FROI RSMA, David Curtis FROI RSMA and the late June Mendoza FROI AO OBE RP SWA, were elected as Fellows of the Institute, the highest status we can bestow, for their outstanding contributions to the Institute over many years.
We believe this year’s exhibition is of a very high standard and there are a lot of great pieces to add to your collection. Please check the events section, so you do not miss our annual Art Event Evening, the ROI Paint Live Challenge, the amazing tour of the exhibition by Peter Graham ROI and many demonstrations by members during the show.
Finally, the ROI would like to thank all the staff of the Mall Galleries for their invaluable help, both in putting on this Exhibition and throughout the year.
Adebanji Alade President
www.theroi.org.uk
The Royal Institute of Oil Painters is a registered charity number 327615
Events during the Exhibition
Book Signing & Portrait Demonstration by Rob Pointon
Thursday 28 November, 10.30am to 12.30pm
Rob Pointon ROI will paint a soldier in ceremonial uniform, a Major of the Irish Guards, inside Mall Galleries and sign copies of his new hardback book, ‘All the Queen’s Horses and All the King’s Men’, chronicling his artist residencies with the Household Cavalry and Household Division.
Guided Tour by Peter Graham
Friday 29 November, 12 noon to 1pm
Peter Graham ROI will lead a guided tour of the ROI Annual Exhibition 2024, taking a closer look at some of the finest oil paintings produced in the UK and around the world. He will highlight prize winners, the best of the “small paintings wall”, and the most influential painters of the ROI.
ROI Paint Live Challenge 2024
Saturday 30 November, 10am to 5pm
Take part in the ROI’s annual Paint Live competition, a friendly and engaging event where you will have the day to create a painting within a half mile of Mall Galleries.
Tickets are £18, £13 for Friends of the ROI.
Portrait Demonstration by Ruth Fitton
Saturday 30 November, 2.30pm to 4.30pm
Ruth Fitton ROI will paint a portrait from life, live in the gallery. Ruth is a self-taught artist who has been fascinated by portraiture since her mid-teens.
Painting Demonstration by Roger Dellar
Tuesday 3 December, 2.30pm to 4.30pm
Roger Dellar PS RI ROI RSMA will paint live in the gallery. His work is about finding the subject and letting it emerge.
ROI Art Event Evening
Tuesday 3 December, 6pm to 8.30pm
Paint alongside ROI members ‘after hours’ with portrait models, wine, and mince pies. The Art Event Evening Award, a prize of £150 worth of Winsor & Newton art materials, will be presented to the (non-member) artist that produces the best painting on the night. To complement the theme of this year’s ROI Annual Exhibition, ‘EAT’, expect a focus on food from the models.
Tickets £12, or spectate for £10.
Painting Demonstration by Natalia Avdeeva Wednesday 4 December, 2pm to 4pm
Natalia Avdeeva ROI will paint live in the gallery, sharing tips and techniques.
Painting Demonstration by Amanda Coleman
Wednesday 11 December, 12 noon to 4pm
Amanda Coleman ROI will be painting in the gallery and talking to visitors.
For more information about these events visit www.mallgalleries.org.uk
Rob
£3,800
Pointon The Lady Lever Classical Sculpture Rotunda Oil on linen 76 x 61 cm
Prizes & Awards
Art Academy London Award
A prize of a term’s worth of Life Drawing classes (worth £125) for an outstanding emerging painter.
Art Academy London Student Prize
An opportunity for a student at Art Academy London to have their work included in the ROI Annual Exhibition. Won by Deborah Frank.
The Artist Magazine Award
The winning artist will be featured in a forthcoming issue of The Artist magazine, print and digital editions.
The Le Clerc Fowle Medal
In memory of Anne Le Clerc Fowle, presented annually for an outstanding group of paintings.
The Dartington Crystal Chalice
Introduced in 1995, the Dartington Crystal Chalice is presented annually to a member in recognition of outstanding service and contribution.
The Dry Red Press Award
The winning work will be published as a greetings card by Dry Red Press in their ‘Prize Winners’ range.
The Stanley Grimm Prize
Two awards totalling £700, which are awarded annually in memory of Stanley Grimm ROI RP (1891–1966), to painters whose work receives the most votes from visitors to the exhibition. The prize is sponsored by Mrs Martin Stanley, granddaughter of Stanley. Artists who have won the prize within the previous five years are not eligible.
Previous Winners:
2023: Laura Arenson, Karen Popham
2022: Svetlana Semenova, Ollie Tuck
2021: Peter Wileman FROI RSMA, Nicholas
Verrall ROI RBA
2020: N/A
2019: Nic Dartnell, Madeline Fenton
Frank Herring Easel Award
An award of a versatile easel.
The Rosemary Brushes Award
For expressive brushwork, a voucher for £250 worth of Rosemary & Co Artist Brushes.
The Tony Merrick Memorial Prize
An award of £250 in memory of Tony Merrick ROI (1948–2018).
The Peter Wileman Award
£500 for an imaginative work.
The ROI Emerging Artist Prize
£250 and the opportunity to spend a day with one of the Institute’s members, for an artist aged 30 or under.
The ROI Themed Painting Prize
£500 for the standout painting on the theme of ‘EAT’.
The Roger Remington Award
£4,000 for an outstanding painting.
The Menena Joy Schwabe Memorial Award
An award of £250 for an outstanding oil painter.
The Small Painting Prize
An award of £250, open to members and non-members, for the best small painting of display.
Winsor & Newton Non-Member Award
An award of £150 worth of art materials for the most outstanding painting in the exhibition by a non-member.
Phragmites Australis Oil 92 x 42 cm
Winner of The Art Academy London Student Prize 2024
Deborah Frank
Winsor & Newton Young Artist Awards 2024 (for
artists aged 30 or under)
As part of our ongoing support of young artistic talent, Winsor & Newton and the Royal Institute of Oil Painters are proud to present the Young Artist Awards 2024.
The following categories are awarded to those who, in the opinion of the judges, have demonstrated both creativity and talent in their use of the Oil Colour Medium.
First Prize: Zack Bukovich
£1,000 Winsor & Newton Fine Art Materials
Second Prize: Verity Ure-Jones
£600 Winsor & Newton Fine Art Materials
Third Prize: Kayoon Anderson
£400 Winsor & Newton Fine Art Materials
- Nightingale Oil and
panel 100 x 61 cm £4,350
Kayoon Anderson By the Lake Oil on canvas 100 x 75 cm
Verity Ure-Jones Dark Swan Rises
pastel on
Zack Bukovich TJ Oil 41 x 41 cm £800
Acknowledgements
Patron: Lady McAlpine
President: Adebanji Alade
Vice President: Haidee-Jo Summers
Hon Treasurer: Sue Scott
Membership Secretary: Sarah Manolescue
Hon Secretary: Luis Morris
Assistant Secretary: Maria Rose
Friends Officer: John Walsom
Education Officer: Natalia Avdeeva
Social Media Officer: Michael John Ashcroft
Website Officer: David Pilgrim
Hon Archivist: Ian Cryer
FBA Trustee: Luis Morris
Council
Linda Alexander
Andrew Farmer
Roger Ferrin
Lucy McKie
Rob Pointon
Hon Council Members
Tim Benson
Ian Cryer
Dennis Syrett
Peter Wileman
Paint Live Sponsors
Index of Members
Fellows of The Institute
Richard Baines
Fred Beckett
Tim Benson
Trevor Chamberlain
Ian Cryer
David Curtis
Dennis Syrett
Peter Wileman
Members
Adebanji Alade
Linda Alexander
Naomi Alexander
Michael John Ashcroft
Natalia Avdeeva
Frances Bell
Chris Bennett
Susan Bower
Peter Brown
William Carney
Amanda Coleman
Bill Dean
Roger Dellar
Andrew Farmer
Roger Ferrin
Ruth Fitton
Lachlan Goudie
Peter Graham
Valeriy Gridnev
Alice Hall
Julia Hawkins
Benjamin Hope
Clarissa James
Andrew King
Sarah Manolescue
Greg Mason
John McCombs
For more information about the ROI, its members and activities, as well as information about how to become a member, please see www.theroi.org.uk
Lucy McKie
Luis Morris
Benjamin Mowll
David Pilgrim
Rob Pointon
Adam Ralston
Anna Redwood
Maria Rose
Brian Ryder
Sarah Spackman
John Sprakes
Tom Stevenson
Haidee-Jo Summers
Nicholas Verrall
John Walsom
Graham Webber
Honorary Senior Members
Christopher Keays
Ruth Pilkington
Brian Roxby
William Selby
Honorary Members
Anthony Eyton
Sue Scott
Pat Syrett
Associate Members
Nia Mackeown
Lucy Marks
Tom Marsh
Valérie Pirlot
Lotta Teale
In Memoriam
It is with sadness that we report the passing of the following members; Rosemary Carr, Arthur Easton, Anthony Green, Helen Hale, Philip James, Robin Mackervoy, June Mendoza, Barry Peckham and Valerie Smith.
Construction in
on board with supporting
Rosemary Carr Sunlight on the storm filled Gowla River, Connemara (2006) Oil on panel 20 x 26 cm
Arthur Easton Field of Ripe Corn from the Shadows Oil on board 58 x 74 cm
Anthony Green Double Dipper Self-portrait
oil
brass rods 30 x 33 x 19 cm
Helen Hale The Empty Chair Oil 100 x 78 cm
Philip James Lambs in the Shade (2012) Oil on linen 43 x 54 cm
Robin Mackervoy Putney Evening Oil 24 x 30 cm
June Mendoza Dot Mendoza, Knitting - ‘Grancat’ (c. 1980) Oil 67 x 81 cm
Barry Peckham Oak at Ashley Cross (2022) Oil on canvas 30 x 40 cm
Valerie Smith Summer Blooms (2014) Oil on canvas 40 x 50 cm
Work by Members
Adebanji Alade The Little Artist III Oil 30 x 40 cm £1,750
Linda Alexander Copper Pan and Pears Oil 28 x 40 cm £1,950
Natalia Avdeeva Venice Awakening: San Marco in Warm Hues Oil on canvas 20 x 35 cm £750
Michael John Ashcroft Manchester Horizon Oil 41 x 46 cm £2,600
Naomi Alexander Mrs Sugarman’s Kitchen Gateshead Oil 76 x 101 cm £5,000
Frances Bell Tournesol Oil on board 40 x 30 cm £1,850
Chris Bennett The Heaven and the Earth, Portrait of the Muldown Sisters Oil on panel 70 x 54 cm £3,600
Tim Benson Last Light, Pond, Hampstead Heath Oil on board 30 x 41 cm £1,400
Susan Bower Working Woman Oil on board 58 x 46 cm £2,600
Peter Brown Autumn Afternoon under the Planes to Trafalgar Square Oil on board 20 x 61 cm £4,250
Trevor Chamberlain Late Breakfast, Udaipur, India Oil 21 x 28 cm £775
William Carney Sunlight across the Road Oil on canvas 25 x 25 cm £980
Amanda Coleman Mum Oil on paper 15 x 21 cm
David Curtis Three Goats Posing Oil 40 x 50 cm £2,200
Ian Cryer Blue Peter at Crewe Works (LSL) Oil on canvas 60 x 92 cm £6,000
Roger Dellar Best Meal of the Day Oil 30 x 30 cm £725
Bill Dean Here’s that Rainy Day Oil 25 x 45 cm £850
Roger Ferrin Polperro, Cornwall Oil 52 x 54 cm £1,300
Andrew Farmer By Candle Light Oil on panel 50 x 40 cm £1,400
Ruth Fitton Amuse-Bouche Oil on panel 15 x 20 cm £850
Anthony Eyton White and Red Roses Oil 47 x 39 cm £6,500
Lachlan Goudie Anemones Oil on board 102 x 76 cm £5,500
Peter Graham The Red Sail, Saint-Tropez Oil on canvas 183 x 183 cm £25,000
Alice Hall Mackerel Oil 25 x 30 cm £565
Valeriy Gridnev Reading a Book Oil on canvas 100 x 120 cm £10,500
Julia Hawkins Light Blue on Blue Oil 40 x 30 cm £800
Andrew King Sunlit Mooring, Barton Turf Oil on board 26 x 34 cm £875
Benjamin Hope Quinces etc. Oil on panel 61 x 30 cm £2,100
Nia Mackeown Edible Oil on board 26 x 26 cm £625
Lucy Marks London Rush Hour, Pall Mall Oil 30 x 30 cm £850
Tom Marsh West Village, NYC Oil on board 20 x 41 cm £1,495
Sarah Manolescue Kitchen Sunflowers Oil on stretched Belgian linen 61 x 76 cm £3,750
Gregory Mason Mirador de Valldemossa Oil on canvas 60 x 80 cm £6,500
Lucy McKie Pick and Mix Oil on canvas 30 x 30 cm £1,550
John McCombs Leap-Frog Oil 46 x 54 cm £795
Luis Morris Figure with Hands on Hips Oil on canvas 27 x 17 cm £875
Benjamin Mowll Snowfall, Kent Oil 40 x 50 cm £2,800
Anna Redwood One’s Ground Oil 114 x 57 cm £2,500
Maria Rose Rocks and Waves Oil on board 30 x 40 cm £750
Valérie Pirlot Kitchen, Morning Light Oil on board 25 x 20 cm £510
Ruth Pilkington Rain, St Clement Oil on canvas 62 x 55 cm
David Pilgrim Sparkling Water, Kynance Cove Oil on panel 43 x 36 cm £1,225
Rob Pointon The Lady Lever Art Gallery Oil on linen 61 x 76 cm £3,800
Adam Ralston Blackpool Pleasure Beach Oil on canvas 51 x 76 cm £2,250
Brian Ryder Norfolk, Coastal View Oil 30 x 40 cm £1,750
Tom Stevenson Studio Still Life with Scissors Oil on canvas 30 x 42 cm £825
John Sprakes Crooked Path Oil 40 x 40 cm £950
Sarah Spackman Cheese Plate Oil on board 20 x 25 cm £1,100
Haidee-Jo Summers Presents by the Bed Oil
41 x 51 cm £1,895
John Walsom Tomatoes, White Bowl Oil on linen 61 x 76 cm £2,800
Graham Webber Southwold Oil 31 x 41 cm £985
Lotta Teale One Avocado Oil on stretched linen 20 x 30 cm £700
The works for sale in the ROI Annual Exhibition are available to buy through the Own Art scheme. Own Art interest free loans make it easy and affordable to buy original, high quality contemporary art and craft.
Representative 0% APR. Subject to status. Terms and conditions apply. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
Peter Wileman The Reveal Oil 80 x 120 cm £8,250
(1939 - 2023)
Silent auction for the Artists’ General Benevolent Institution (AGBI)
About the AGBI
Life as a professional artist can sometimes be a challenge, and sometimes illness, misfortune or old age makes it impossible to cope financially. That’s where the AGBI can help, the only registered charity dedicated to support visual artists and their dependents in need who live in England, Wales or Northern Ireland and who cannot work or earn due to injury or illness. One of the oldest charities in the UK - founded in 1814 by members of the Royal Academy of Arts including J.M.W. Turner, John Constable and John Soane - it is as essential now as it has ever been.
A
fundraising silent auction
The AGBI can only carry its essential work thanks to donations and relies solely on voluntary contributions, which is why The Royal Institute of Oil Painters is organising this year a silent auction of seven paintings from its members with all proceeds going to the charity. The paintings will be on display at the Mall during the ROI Annual Exhibition (28 November until 14 December 2024). You will find them on a wall near the reception desk.
How to bid
The auction will open on Wednesday 13 November and close on Monday 9 December 2024 at midnight.
You can leave your bids at the Mall by placing a paper in the assigned box. (Ask for info at the reception desk).
Alternatively, you can bid online here: www.theroi.co.uk/agbi
Each painting will be sold to the highest bidder and the winners will be contacted on Wednesday 11 December.
Happy bidding!
Do you know any artists that could benefit from the grant?
There are many artists going through illness or difficult times who could benefit from AGBI’s help right now. Maybe it’s you or someone you know. Please pass on the word. The AGBI operates with openness and empathy for every individual circumstance and in total confidentiality.
Donations
And if you are able to, please make a donation no matter how big or small. It can have a huge impact on someone’s life. Please mention ‘ROI’ while making a donation.
For donation and referral
Contact: 020 7734 1193
admin@agbi.org.uk www.agbi.org.uk
Linda Alexander Clementine Oil 16 x 21 cm
Amanda Coleman Evening - Ivinghoe Beacon Oil 31 x 36 cm
Roger Dellar Summer St James’s Park Oil 35 x 40 cm
Luis Morris Warm Day, Warsash Oil 33 x 33 cm
Natalia Avdeeva Morning Glow : The Shard Oil 35 x 40 cm
Brian Ryder Cows. Winter in North Norfolk Oil 44 x 34 cm
Valérie Pirlot Late Summer Light, Bath Botanical Gardens Oil 37 x30 cm
Lucy Marks Flags Across the Thames from the South Bank Oil 30 x 35 cm
Become a Friend of the ROI
The friends of the ROI program will offer you the opportunity to keep up-to-date with the Institute via newsletters, painting days and ROI master classes held around the country. As a friend you will be supporting the society in its remit to encourage and promote the oil medium within the field of contemporary art. There is an annual subscription of £30.
For your subscription:
• You will receive the ROI Newsletter
• The chance to participate in regional workshops at a reduced rate
• Priority booking on all workshops
• Reduced rates for regional Masterclass sessions
• A chance to meet and work with members of the ROI
• Visit to Members’ studios
• Free admissions and catalogue to the ROI Annual Exhibition
Membership enquiries to:
John Walsom ROI
Email: info@johnwalsom.co.uk
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Julia Hawkins Studio Still Life Oil 46 x 35 cm £900
