Charmaine Watkiss - The things we hold sacred

View of The lineage of plants commission

Detail view of The lineage of plants commission

View of The lineage of plants commission

View of Still waters installation

Detail view of Still waters installation

Exterior window box at The New Art Gallery Walsall

The things we hold sacred is a major solo show at the New Art Gallery Walsall, showing 3 October 2026 — 11 April 2027

This is my largest solo show to date, exhibiting works on loan from private and public collections along with new drawings and two new major sculptural commissions. My commission for Walsall 'The lineage of plants' is now part of their permanent collection. This commission was made possible from a Jerwood Art Fund Commission Grant and delivered in partnership with Coventry University’s School of Arts and Creative Industries; where I had a long residency to help with production. The second commission was supported by the Henry Moore Foundation. Many thanks to all parties who helped make this opportunity happen.

A publication will be available early December 2026.