Last night saw the opening of my first show at Town House, at No. 5 Fournier Street (map), in the heart of historic Spitalfields. Lovely to catch up with the Gentle Author of Spitalfields Life who is previewing some drawings on their wonderful blog, as well as meet many locals who live in and work around the buildings I’ve been drawing, and hear about their love of the area. It’s a real treat (and frankly surreal) to see so many of my pictures mounted and framed and hung next to each other in a beautiful space. There are many featuring places in the East End, but the show also includes some of my favourite haunts across London, drawn between February and October this year, including Smithfield, Kew Gardens, City churches, as well some of the St John Bakery. Here’s a further dip into what’s on show, the rest you’ll have to come and see in person… It’s open every day until the 18th and I’ll be there in person on Sunday, Monday and Wednesday, I look forward to seeing you!
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About thetownmouse
I’m Joanna Moore, a compulsive drawer and architectural historian. I studied Architecture and History of Art at university, and completed the postgraduate Drawing Year at the Prince’s Drawing School, where I won the Patron’s Prize. I have exhibited in Spitalfields, the Tea Building in Shoreditch, the Prince’s Drawing School, and Southwark Cathedral. All my work is produced, or developed, from drawings done from observation. I never use a camera, and work on site, whatever the weather. My prints and paintings are often re-worked from these original drawings, many monotypes are created on location.
When I’m not drawing, I can be found continuing to work for Prince’s Drawing School, teaching 10-14 year-olds drawing at the Victoria & Albert Museum as part of the Prince’s Drawing Clubs, cycling through the streets of London, baking, or winding down with a Gn’T and a cat on my lap. This blog is a personal diary of my ambition to draw and make, my work, travels and inspirations.
Why the town mouse? It seemed appropriate for how I feel scampering around my favourite city and drawing on street corners.
Lovely drawings, full of character and energy.
I just love your work. I worked for many years in that part of London and your drawings are so evokative. Wish I was able to get to your show. Congratulations. I hope your work is appreciated!
Hi Joanna, we really enjoyed seeing the show on Sunday. Hope the rest of it goes well!
Way to go! Running to see the show first thing tomorrow morning
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Popped in to see it today, just missed you I was told.
The pictures look even more precious in the surroundings; the setting is just perfect for them. Great work!
Thanks everyone for all your comments, lovely to meet many people who came to look in person! Really enjoyed how everyone in had a different favourite, makes me feel like I can draw just about anything and it’ll strike a chord with someone somewhere. Its a really powerful, encouraging feeling.