Winchester shopping centre to welcome pop-up art exhibition

The gallery will be at Unit 37 from Saturday, October 4, to Friday, October 31.

Entitled Of Seeds and Stories, the exhibition has been co-curated by Hampshire artists Jo Rose and Olana Light, and also features work by Konrad Cox and Amanda Berridge.

The exhibition blends folk-inspired storytelling, memory, and the tactile richness of nature to offer a personal and modern interpretation of Hampshire’s forests, chalk downs, coastlines and rivers.

Visitors can expect paintings, photography, sculptural installations and wearable art.

Poster for the exhibition(Image: Of Seeds & Stories)

Jo Rose says: “Having been looking for a space to showcase my work, I was absolutely delighted to discover the unit at The Brooks — and even more so to find how supportive they were of my vision to curate a show featuring local professional artists. We’re planning something truly special: immersive, inspiring, and a real celebration of creativity in our community.”

Both award-winning artists in their own right, Jo and Olana Light have joined forces to challenge the traditional gallery format. By placing art in an accessible, everyday public space, the pair are inviting audiences to experience something rare: a moment of stillness, wonder, and connection.

Olana added: “I’m really excited to co-curate this exhibition in such an unexpected space. My work often lives in public places, through live performance and sculpture, so showing art in a shopping centre feels like a natural extension—bringing creativity directly to people in their everyday lives.”

Entry to the exhibition will be free, with a special preview event taking place on Saturday, October 4. The gallery will be open to the public from Sunday, October 5.