Drawing inspiration from travel, people, wildlife and the beauty found within everyday moments, Sophie Burkett’s work celebrates colour, imagination and the joy of seeing the world with curiosity. This exhibition brings together a vibrant collection of both recent and earlier paintings, reflecting an evolving practice rooted in expressive mark- making and contemporary storytelling. Working predominantly with acrylic paint, enhanced with subtle touches of gold leaf, Burkett creates bold, uplifting compositions that invite moments of escapism and reflection. Her paintings move between portraiture, wildlife and imagined narratives, where zebras, leopards, peacocks and figures become symbols of confidence, resilience, wonder and possibility. Recurring motifs, including books, hint at imagination, personal growth and the endless journeys that art can inspire. Rather than documenting places or subjects literally, Burkett captures the feeling of an experience—the warmth of human connection, the excitement of travel, the energy of colour and the quiet beauty often overlooked in daily life. Rich layers of acrylic paint combined with luminous accents of gold leaf create works that shift with the light, encouraging viewers to slow down and discover new details with every encounter. At the heart of Burkett’s practice is a belief in art’s ability to uplift. Through expressive colour, playful composition and a celebration of the natural and human world, this exhibition offers an invitation to pause, embrace optimism and step into a vibrant world where beauty, hope and imagination are always within reach.