27 January to 1 February 2026 at Indigo Crow Gallery

Light, colour, and the quiet drama of everyday forms come together in this debut solo exhibition by Lincoln-based acrylic and mixed-media painter Caroline Brown. Growing up amid the vibrant cultural energy of South London in the 1960s and ’70s, Caroline emerged from “a time where music, fashion and art seemed to be exploding against the grey background of post-war terraces,” a contrast that continues to shape her instinct for bold colour, atmospheric light and emotionally resonant compositions.

In her work she aims for the interconnection of forms to tell a micro-story.  Drawn to subjects as varied as sea and land, human and animal portraits, and the expressive freedom of abstraction, all are connected by her fascination with “how light creates meaning” and how shapes placed in relation to one another evoke memory, emotion, and narrative.

Inspired by the French Impressionists’ “slice-of-life” approach, and guided by influences such as Monet, Matisse and Hockney, she brings together a rich, layered palette and sometimes more subtle pastel tones. Her paintings invite viewers both to look and to interpret. As she says, “I want to connect with the viewer through my stories – my work – knowing that the image they see will be perceived through their own lens and experience of life.”

This first solo show marks a milestone in Caroline’s artistic journey, including her tentative steps into abstraction—works that open new territory while maintaining her values for colour, light, and human connection.

Visitors are invited into a world where the familiar becomes luminous, simplicity reveals depth, and where every picture hints at a story waiting to be shared.