Kate Lowe presents ‘Wild Solace’ at Made in the Pewsey Vale, from 6-14 March 2026. An uplifting

exhibition of paintings that celebrates colour, energy, and place. The exhibition includes Lowe’s ‘en

plein air’ sketches alongside her finished pieces, giving insight into her working practice. Lowe paints

from the heart using a confident colour palette which radiates joy, driven by a profound connection to

the landscapes that inspire her.

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Lowe’s process begins ‘en plein air’, sketching in watercolour and mixed media. These studies are not

just references but visual reminders of the wind, light and experiences of the landscape. Back in her

studio, these impressions evolve into larger, more abstracted works that explore mood rather than

exact representation. Working in oil, acrylic and mixed media, Lowe often works to music, moving

energetically between canvases to create bold marks and different textures. Her paintings capture

those fleeting moments when everything feels still, yet vivid and wholly alive.

 

‘Wild Solace’ pairs her original outdoor sketches with her finished studio pieces, offering insight into how her initial responses become expressive artworks. Works include ‘Light from the Heavens’, ‘Spring Green’,‘Blue Beyond and ‘Sun on my Face’, which capture the essence of Salisbury Plain, the Pewsey Vale and sweeping Wessex Downs, bringing the wild character of these familiar settings vibrantly to life. Together, they reveal an artist deeply rooted in place, painting with both intuition and joy.