Accidental Landscapes

A Solo Exhibtion by Jem Sharman

3rd Ocotber - 30th November 2026
Bus Stop Studios, St Leonards-on-Sea

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We're delighted to host Jem Sharman's first solo show at Bus Stop Studios.

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Jem moved to St Leonards in 2021 & is proud to call it home. He's always been struck by the juxtaposition of grand Victorian architecture, postwar utilitarian design & the ever present shock of sea & sky, which combine to make the accidental landscapes of this collection. They capture a particular quality of autumn light, when the sun burns low in the sky & has an alchemical effect on matt surfaces, throwing mackerel silver & smuggler's gold over stucco & concrete.

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These landscapes are accidental in another way. Since he started to paint just 10 years ago, Jem has gravitated towards figurative work & portraits in particular, so he was surprised to find his attention turning to buildings & vistas. In a sense they remain portraits, albeit of a town rather than its people.

After a career delivering the creativity of others, Jem picked up a pencil & drew his first portrait in his late 40s. Charcoal followed, then acrylics, oils, ceramic tiles, lino cut & photopolymer prints. Whether it's a portrait, landscape or still life, he's attempting to portray the human emotion we experience all around us (& sometimes its absence). He has shown in London at a Saatchi corporate exhibition & in Hastings & St Leonards group shows from 2023 to 2026. He's also co-founder & Creative Director of Millpond Press, a wellbeing & art monthly snail mail subscription service.

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Accidental Landscapes runs from 3rd October to 30th November. Join us for the private view on Friday 2nd October, 7 to 9pm. We'd love to see you there.

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Please check with us before visiting to be sure the classroom is not in use.

Bus Stop Studios, 53 London Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 6AY

hello@busstopstudios.com | 01424 259390
www.jemsharmanart.com | @jemsharmanart

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For a full list of works please click here

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Please check with us before visiting to ensure the classroom is not being used