‘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
Mindful Water Calligraphy Art – Heart of Brockley in Dialogue Exhibition
Mindful Wster Calligraphy Art at the South Isle Gallery St Hilda’s Crofton Park
This event is proudly sponsored by the St Hilda’s Crofton Park.
Come join us for a relaxing and creative session of calligraphy art at the beautiful community space. This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to unwind, learn a new skill, and connect with like-minded individuals. Let your creativity flow in a serene and inspiring art space. You also have the opportunity to view the exhibition of Heart of Brockley in Dialogue 2026.
No experience necessary, just bring your enthusiasm and an open mind.
Your Course Tutor is Calligraphy Artist – Ms Carry Hornby. You can find ourt more about her via her instagram @Artcarryhornby
What to expect: here are some mindful calligraphy retreats and classes for your reference.
Here are some clips from my mindful calligraphy art sessions for your reference:
Article on The Art of Water Calligraphy by Ms Carry Hornby
Special ticket price for ST. Hilda’s Church Member can be booked here
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