The launch of the CasildArt space in London W2 – an art gallery on two floors – was a joy to attend.  The debut exhibition, titled ‘EmpowerHER: Creativity, Courage & Magical Thinking’, featured some stunning art – as can be seen here. The main image for this post is of Gallery owner Sukai Ecclestone with Before The Fall by Elly Hadjipateras.

Once inside, it was possible to talk with both artists and Sukai Eccleston, Founder of CasildArt, though in Sukai’s case, catching her for more than a few seconds at her own event was a challenge. Talking with artist Natalia Lewandowska (with me, above), whose artwork greeted people immediately on entry, was somewhat easier, when numbers – eventually – thinned. Up until then, though, the event was standing room only on both floors, and splilled into the street.

Outside looking in – that was how packed the place was from early on.

Art and artist –

Darren Weale, 6 May 2024