Even In The Dark

Discover the powerful work of Rose-Marie Caldecott at Green Hill Arts. Running from 2nd May to 31st May 2025, this exhibition invites visitors to experience Rose-Marie’s exploration of grief, loss, and the transformative process of moving through darkness. Since moving to Devon in 2020, Caldecott has used painting as a way to navigate the emotional landscape of grief. Through her innovative use of oil paints—carving through layers of dark pigment to reveal pinpricks of light—she captures the tension between sorrow and hope, and the delicate balance between life and death. This exhibition is not merely a collection of paintings, but an embodied experience of the artist’s journey. Emotional trauma is often raw and beyond words, and Rose-Marie’s works give voice to these experiences. Darkness, though initially overwhelming, gradually reveals itself to be alive and dynamic. Her paintings ask: is this what it means to truly dwell in darkness—not to shut it out, but to stay with it, to live with it? The gallery will feature subtly shifting lighting, transforming the atmosphere as you move through the space, offering new perspectives of each painting. Visitors can also experience the artwork accompanied by specially composed music, enhancing their connection to the perspectives within the pieces and to the artist herself. Each of Rose-Marie’s paintings is a testament to the process of remembering, the emotional weight of grief, and the passage of time. They evoke the artist’s inner journey - each brushstroke a reflection of processing pain and finding light in the darkness. There is a sense of movement in each piece, as if the viewer is witnessing a constant flux, a visual memoir of a life lost and rediscovered through art. This exhibition is a reminder of the transformative power of art and the courage required to face darkness. It offers a space to reflect, feel, and experience the possibility of connection even in the darkest moments of life. Entry is free. Green Hill Arts gallery is open 10:00am – 4:00pm daily, from Wednesday to Saturday. The gallery is situated at the top of Fore Street, Moretonhampstead, close to the Parish Church. Parking is available in the Court Street and Station Road car parks.