‘Heart of Brockley in Dialogue’
by Carry Hornby
Extended to July 10th, visiting time: Tuesday to Friday 10am-5pm
S. Hilda’s Crofton Park is delighted to welcome back acclaimed local artist Carry Hornby for her 2026 solo exhibition, Heart of Brockley in Dialogue. Following her successful 2024 showcase, Carry returns to the community with a reflective evolution of her work, continuing her exploration of the intersection between deep personal spirituality and the disciplined beauty of Chinese calligraphy.
This year’s collection features twelve seminal pieces that Hornby describes as “paintings of the heart.” Her work transcends simple transcription, using the rhythmic and expressive power of ancient oracle scripts to give visual form to internal spiritual journeys. Each brushstroke acts as a bridge, translating biblical reflections into a sophisticated, visual language that resonates with both the eye and the spirit.
Building upon the foundation of her 2024 exhibition, Carry’s latest work continue the study of ancient oracle scripts, the earliest known form of Chinese writing. The result is a series of works that are both historically grounded and intensely personal.
“These Twelve pieces of calligraphy art are the paintings of the heart. Each artwork carries a reflection on biblical messages through the brushstrokes in ancient oracle scripts.” — Carry Hornby
We invite our community and art lovers across South London to experience this meditative dialogue between ink and faith.
- Dates: Friday 29th May – extended to July 10th
- Gallery Hours: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Daily
- Location: S. Hilda’s Crofton Park, London
- Connect with the Artist: Follow Carry’s process on Instagram @artcarryhornby and stay updated with the local art scene via @artsouthlondon
Meet the artist on date to be announced
Carry Hornby is a Chinese Brush Artist, born into a respectable family of Huang, receiving tradition education & calligraphy training in Taiwan. She now lives in South London with my family. Her art is centred with a mindful process of using the ‘Four Treasures’ – brush. Ink, Stone and Xuan Paper to create art. Her work transmits ancient wisdom both techniques and knowledge of calligraphy art in tradition, heritage and mindfulness practice. She has held classes at Libraries including Mayfair Library, Dulwich Library, Forest Hill Library, Sydenham Library & Crofton Park Library & Canada Water Library. She also regular exhibits with art groups including South London Women Artists & SMAG Art, taking part at Dulwich Festival & Brockley Max festival. She held talks at Horniman Museum, Lambeth Archives, Jeannie Avon Gallery, Sprout Arts gallery, Canvas & Cream Gallery, Art Space St Marylebone Church, St Hilda Church Crofton Park. Her corporate eves at British Airway Heathrow and Subsea 7. All were well received.
Read the lastest Carry’s articles on Substack
‘The Mindfulness of Chinese Calligraphy Art’ published in May 2025
‘Scripts of the Heart’ published in May 2025
She becomes the fellowship of Royal Society of Arts in 2025. Her future work seeks to collaborate with organisations to preserve calligraphy art and promote its mindful practice.
Free entry – donations welcome
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