Hayletts Gallery

29/05/2026

29/05/2026

Just landed, this tiny little original gouache and collage painting by none other than the famous British abstract artist Sir Terry Frost. It is signed on the back and untiled as it is a handmade card for someone he knew.
Frost was one of the forerunners of abstract painting in Britain, and his use of vivid colours can be traced back to his time as a prisoner, almost in antithesis of the drab, dull world in which he found himself. He believed the experience left him with a ‘heightened perception’ of the world which encouraged him to paint. Painting and printmaking were always at the centre of his work and Frost considered them inseparable, with one medium creating ideas for the other.

A retrospective exhibition 2000 titled ‘Terry Frost: Six Decades’, was held at the Royal Academy of Arts, London.

Terry Frost was elected Royal Academician 1992 and received a knighthood in 1998. He lived and worked in Newlyn, Cornwall.

23/05/2026

That feeling you get when you see the sea and finally get to the beach on a hot day. On way back after a smashing day at Southwold… it never disappoints

19/05/2026

When Charles Bartlett was asked about the inspiration behind his work, he simply explains: “I love the light in East Anglia, the flat landscape and the estuaries which provide big skies and ever‑changing colours.” This fascination with the shifting moods of sea and sky permeates his paintings, giving them their distinctive freshness, boldness, and emotional resonance.

A keen sailor, Bartlett has a profound respect for the sea and an intimate understanding of its many forms. Drawn to river estuaries, reed‑beds, and the unique light of the Essex and Suffolk coastlines, he captures not just the appearance of these places but their poetry, atmosphere, and sense of space. His work reflects the dynamic interplay of land, water, and weather — elements that harmonise or collide in endlessly changing combinations.

Influenced by artists such as Paul Nash, Graham Sutherland, Walter Sickert, and Edgar Degas, Bartlett brings together a rich artistic heritage with his own distinctive vision. His paintings celebrate the drama and serenity of the natural world, offering viewers a powerful sense of place and a deep appreciation of the East. Waterways, etching, image size 36 x 44

18/05/2026

Turn away now if you do not love these creatures as we are having a cat fest. I thought it would be a bit of fun to see all these cat images by a selection of our artists all together. You can enjoy seeing how each has portrayed these beauties in various styles and mediums. Many of you will recognise these artists instantly as a number were part of the Great Bardfield group, including works by Richard Bawden and Sheila Robinson. There are also pictures by Arabella Shand and Dame Elizabeth Blackadder

13/05/2026

This iconic artwork is by the important British Pop Artist Richard Hamilton. His art is edgy and fun, but not for everyone . I love the harshness and the sense of it being a time capsule.
His visual juxtapositions from the 1950s were the first to capture the frenetic energy of television, and remind us of how strange the vacuum, tape recorder, and radio must have seemed for the first generations that experienced them. “Pop Art” the British artist declared, would be: “Popular, transient, expendable, low-cost, mass-produced, young, witty, sexy, gimmicky, glamorous, and Big Business.
This artwork is titled ‘Just what it that makes today’s homes so different’ 1992

07/05/2026

I couldn’t resist showing you this artwork titled Aldeburgh Boat which by Mary Fedden. I should probably wait until it is framed to show you as it will look fantastic.
Mary Fedden is still one of the most desirable artists we exhibit to date as every picture she creates oozes charm, imagination and gorgeous colours. Her unique style has influenced and inspired numerous artists. Fedden was married to the artist Julian Trevelyan. Mary was the first woman to tutor at Royal college of Art in the painting school 1958 to 1964. Her pupils included David Hockney and Allen Jones. She went on to receive an OBE and become a Royal Academician

05/05/2026

This cute silkscreen By Sir Peter Blake titled, Fishing 2009 from his Venice Suite is just off to the framers. Some of you may recall when the artist came along to Hayletts Gallery in Maldon for the opening of his solo show probably in 2009. The gallery was absolutely packed. BBC Look East came and filmed us all for the evening news. It was all very exciting for a small gallery at the time!
Sir Peter Blake has continued to expand his creative reach. He has designed fabrics for Stella McCartney, created the carpets for the UK Supreme Court, and produced a series of book jacket designs for Penguin Books. He was also commissioned to paint St Martin for the Knights’ Chapel in St Paul’s Cathedral—the first new artist to be included there in several centuries. He also designed the Ferry for the Mersea in Liverpool.

Blake remains one of the most influential and beloved figures in British art. His work bridges fine art and popular culture with warmth, wit, and a deep sense of humanity, securing his place as a defining voice in Modern British art

02/05/2026

One of our favourite walks anywhere… we call it the boardwalk walk. I bet quite a number of you recognise where this is?? Clue, it is in Suffolk. Unfortunately we have been unable to stay all weekend.

01/05/2026

Get that Sunny feeling with our new arrivals by Anita Klein
It is easy to see why Anita is so highly acclaimed. Her art is uniquely uplifting. A joyous depiction of everyday life, that captures the sometimes-ordinary moments of life and transforms them into something immortal and captivating. Whether it’s having a bath, swatting a fly, reading the newspaper, going for a swim, holding your grandchild or time spent with friends. Her finely honed techniques of lino cutting, etching, screen printing, painting, drypoint, aquatint and lithography are expertly used to great effect to convey the sentiment in her work, which is quite often humorous and always poignant.
We are privileged to have quite a number of Anita’s artworks on our site.