A show of more than 35 new paintings opens at the Osborne Studio Gallery
on Monday 17 th June. Featuring subjects from around the world, the exhibition is an
equine travelogue capturing moments in time from diverse locations such as India,
Egypt, Dubai and Spain, as well British horseracing scenes from Ascot and
Goodwood.
The exhibition is Marcus' third solo show at the Osborne Studio Gallery,
which specialises in sporting paintings by leading contemporary artists, and runs for
three weeks from 17 th June to 6 th July. Ranging from horses on royal parade at the
City Palace in Jaipur to racehorses at the start at Goodwood, all the pictures
showcase his individual, dynamic ‘alla prima’ style of painting.
The upcoming show at the Osborne Studio Gallery follows the recent completion of a
major commission Marcus produced for the British Sporting Art Trust. Entitled ‘The
History of Polo’, the striking painting portrays the origins of the sport as played in
India alongside a modern-day scene from Cowdray Park. The picture hangs in the home of the British Sporting Art Trust in Newmarket, part of the National Horse Racing Museum.
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Next Solo Show 17th June to 6th July - Osborne Studio Gallery, London
17 Jun - 6 Jul 2024 Read more -
From Andalusia to India
Osborne Studio Gallery 5 - 27 Oct 2021 The Pushkar camel fair is one of India's largest annual livestock and cultural events and takes place over several days in Rajasthan, India. Every year the small town of Pushkar comes to life with thousands of visitors. Tribal families from the villages in the Thar desert arrive over many days... Read more -
Breaking The Cycle
Art Moorhouse, 120 London Wall, London. 21 Nov 2019 - 6 Jan 2020 Approaching the burning ghats of Varanasi through the narrow winding streets leading to the edge of the Ganges, you press yourself into any available small recess or doorway as another funeral party passes by. The deceased held high on their shoulders, wrapped in fine materials, accompanied by singing and prayers.... Read more -
Gateways
Rountree Tyron Gallery, Bury Street, London 7 - 28 Nov 2017 Gateways signalled the definitive move from figurative to abstract work in Marcus Hodge's established career. Many of the symbolic paintings were inspired by a further trip to India and time spent in Mumbai. It was there that the monument of The Gateway of India left an indelible mark and so... Read more
