Solo Exhibition at 28 Flowers Chelsea
31st January – 9th March 2025

28 Flowers Gallery, 6 Park Walk, London, SW10 0AD
Tuesday to Friday 10–6, Saturday and Sunday 11–4

  • “Helena Traill’s work is filled with the spirit of place - it is in the moment and of the moment. Luminous and uplifting.”

    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Kate Kellaway, The Observer Critic

  • "Helena Traill’s work allows us to glimpse how the artist experiences and absorbs the very spirit of the land, finding drama and beauty in familiar places through light, colour, and movement."

    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Ashley Gray, Gray M.C.A Director

  • "Helena Traill’s work bridges authenticity and modernity, offering a vibrant translation of place that resonates with a new generation of collectors seeking hope and bright comfort in artistic creation. She is one to watch."

    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Flo Horswell, Art Curator

  • “Helena Traill paints from life, capturing the landscape immediately in her unique way. With a bold brush, vivid colour and space, she invites us into a world where we are free to imagine and memories catch up, filling the canvas.”

    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Gillian Duke, CCA Galleries Managing Director

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‘en plein air’ by London-based artist Helena Traill is a celebration of colour, light, and nature. As a young neurodivergent painter, Helena uses the practice of plein air painting to connect deeply with the landscapes she captures. Her vibrant oil paintings reflect fleeting moments in nature, combining emotional depth with tonal harmony to create sensory narratives.

The six-week exhibition at 28 Flowers in Chelsea offers a unique opportunity for visitors to engage with Helena’s creative world and this new series ‘en plein air’. Alongside 28 original oil paintings, events, including artist talks, workshops, and ‘meet the artist’ demos, provide a deeper understanding of Helena’s process and inspirations.

The Moat Session

The Moat Session
Charmouth Dorset Session

Charmouth Dorset Session
Welsh Garden Session

Welsh Garden Session
Elstead Surrey Session

Elstead Surrey Session
Winkworth Arboretum Session

Winkworth Arboretum Session
Frensham Surrey Session

Frensham Surrey Session
Serpentine London Session

Serpentine London Session
The Lakes Session

The Lakes Session

Exhibition Events

  • Private View

    Thursday 30th January from 18:30. Join us for a drink and the unveiling of ‘en plein air’.

    Book Ticket

  • Artist Appointment

    Throughout the exhibition, Helena will be available for appointments on Friday’s and Saturday’s. Discuss commissions, the exhibition and available works for sale.

    Book Appointment

  • Free Artist Demo in Hyde Park

    Both on the 1st and 22nd February from 10:00. Discover Helena’s Plein Air process: Starting with a demo in Hyde Park, a stroll, and then viewing the exhibition at 28 Flowers.

    Reserve Space

  • Artist Talk: Neurodivergent Creativity

    Wednesday 5th March at 18:30. Helena shares her journey of creativity, neurodivergence, and entrepreneurial growth.

    Book Ticket

Combining traditional plein air techniques with contemporary approaches, Helena’s paintings bring a fresh perspective to the practice of painting outdoors.

This collection is dedicated to Helena’s father, Philip Traill (1965–2024), whose creativity and passion for the arts had a significant influence on her work.