Daisy Laing

13/10/2026

James F Johnston’s ‘Uncommon Ground’ continues Chapel House

Big thanks to all who have visited over the past couple of weeks since the opening night and to those who have purchased pieces. For people who haven’t had chance yet - do not fear - there’s still plenty of time to see this brilliant exhibition as it runs until the end of November and Chapel House is open daily from 11am - 4pm

Pictured here are some of James’ wonderful paintings which are still available to buy. For more information and PDF list of avaliable work, including small works on paper and limited edition ‘World of Interior’ prints please DM or email [email protected]

28/09/2026

James F Johnston’s ‘Uncommon Ground’ opened Chapel House on Friday night and what an amazing night it was!

Thanks to all the many people who came along to view and to listen to James’ wonderful talk. Thanks too to those who purchased pieces!

Congratulations James on a superb show - it was so much fun to curate and massive thanks to you and adorable Nicola Borradaile for being such brilliant hosts. Please come back to PZ soon !

‘Uncommon Ground’ continues at Chapel House until 22nd November and opens daily 11am-4pm.

For more information and to request a PDF brochure of all available work in the exhibition or to arrange a viewing by appointment DM or email [email protected].

Thanks to Fran Rowse Tim Ridley Nicola Borradaile and for the photos
and to Kate and James from Chapel House for looking after us all xx

22/09/2026

19/09/2026

Tamzin Drew is one of seven women artists exhibiting in ‘This Place’ which takes as it’s muse.

is a really wonderful local artist whose work is admired by many, including myself!
I’ve had the privilege of showing Tamzin’s art many times over the past 8 years and hope to continue to for years to come!

For ‘This Place’ I invited the artists to spend time in Chapel House in the run up to the exhibition, to make work in response to this amazing building. From the word go I knew I wanted to involve Tamzin not only because of her intuitive and sensitive approach to making work but also because she has a Georgian family connection to Chapel House. I was of course thrilled when she agreed to take part.

Tamzin says “I submerged myself in the letters written by Admiral Samuel hood Linzee to his sister, letters moved between countries on the Packet ships that arrived in Falmouth. When visiting for research I picked up on the feminine energy of the place, of the women who lived and worked there, the absence of men who were long at sea, and of the birds whose flight path belongs to Chapel house and who feast and hold post at each point of the property”

Tamzin’s time spent visiting Chapel House and the research she carried out alongside it resulted in three exquisite and unique works of art. All seen here:

Emily’ (a resident of Chapel house from1802-1816)
Household paint on Arches paper framed in a reclaimed tray. POA

‘To Live (but without) Dread’ (The Linzee coat of arms motto) Fabric paint on calico, and vintage apron. POA

‘Waiting for the Packet’ A hand sewn late Georgian style reticule bag, made from banana satin and reclaimed fabric, with hand painted emblems. As shared in my story over the past few weeks this beautiful and truly unique item has very sadly been stolen from the exhibition - which is really upsetting for all involved, especially Tamzin. If anyone has any information at all as to its whereabouts, we would be really grateful if you could get in touch and hopefully return it to the artist who put some much love, care and time into creating it for the exhibition. Please DM or em

16/09/2026

Suzi Stephens is one of the seven women artists currently exhibiting in ‘This Place’
suzi ‘s beautiful drawings and painting focus on St Mary’s Church which sits across the road to Chapel House, helping to set the scene and expand the theme of ‘This Place’. Placing Chapel House in a wider context, looking out from its position on Chapel Street, Penzance ( Pen Sans meaning holy headland ) a stones throw from the ocean in Mounts Bay, next door to St Mary’s Church - seemingly happy neighbours with many stories to share.

Suzi is a gifted and highly prolific artist and I was keen to include some of her work in the show and fortunately she was up for it! “Something about this idea for a show fired me up… Chapel House is especially lovely & the whole area has such character. It’s beloved by locals & visitors alike. Memories of convivial meetings, quiet times, watching folks go by & nipping to the art shop for supplies & a chat with Peter there come to mind.
The paintings & drawings are all made from life. I work every day, mainly with conte, graphite & oils, in landscape, portraiture & still life. You could say it’s a bit of an obsession…

The first visit to find a subject was to St Mary’s Church. There it was, the dove over the baptism font. Serene & reassuring, ‘DOVE’ started the ball rolling. When the church closed at noon, it was time to go outside & look around. Into the heat (26°C & rising) and very strong sunlight. Diagonally across from the church there is a huge palm tree providing shade & shelter. ‘ST MARY’S CHURCHYARD’ was drawn from there. The dangling shapes around the top of the drawing are palm branches from that very tree. There’s something wild about the place, even though it does get a trim up now & then.

‘HEATWAVE & BIRDSONG’ came after the drawings. The heat was intense. Everything smells different when it’s that hot. There was a dreamy atmosphere & a feeling of timelessness. The colours took on the radiance of the sun in those afternoons. The birds were singing, then a seagull appeared. So he went into the painting too.

09/09/2026

is one of the seven artists currently exhibiting in ‘This Place’
A hugely gifted and prolific artist, it’s a real treat to include some of her amazing abstract paintings in the show.

‘This Place’ is essentially a celebration of beautiful Chapel House and the surrounding landscape, so Laura’s work is fitting as it is inspired by the Cornish coastline, living a stone’s throw from it as she does herself.

Laura paints in an intuitive way building up layers of oil, cold wax, collage and mixed media to conceal and reveal sections. Her paintings ask the viewer to slow down and provide a gentle space for reflection and contemplation. Again a perfect fit for

Laura trained at Birmingham University, graduating with a BA in Performing and Visual Arts, before gaining an MA in Fine Art from Falmouth University. She has exhibited her paintings extensively in the UK, as well as abroad, and has her work in many private collections.

Laura has had four paintings in the exhibition. ‘Unveil’ has sold and gone to a new home. For more information about the other pieces pictured here in order of appearance ‘A Place to Dream’, ‘Boundless’ and ‘Summer Haze’ please DM or email [email protected]