BRIGHTON, 4 November 2026, Wach’Art CIC welcomes Marije Brom back to Brighton for The Weight of Stillness, an exhibition of richly layered abstract paintings exploring memory, vulnerability, resilience and the freedom that can come from letting go.
Her previous exhibition at The Lab, Rest Is a Revolution and Joy Is a Scar, brought together two decades of artistic practice and a personal journey through living with lupus and reclaiming a sense of self. Friends and family joined the occasion, some bringing paintings she had gifted them years before, transforming the exhibition into a moment of reconnection.
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In this new body of work, intuitive abstraction, contrasting colours and textured surfaces allow darkness and light to coexist. The more luminous palette suggests not forgetting what has been endured, but finding a different relationship with it.
“Stillness can be heavy. But it can also be where freedom begins.” – Marije Brom
As Marije writes in her artist statement: “My work is not about erasing the past, but about finding a different relationship with it.” Her practice also draws on a professional background in law.
PUBLIC PROGRAMME
Saturday 21 November, 3–5pm, Private View. An introduction to Marije’s work, with Jane Savage invited to contribute.
Thursday 26 November, evening (time TBC) Art, Trauma & Healing. An open, facilitated community conversation exploring how art can help us process experiences and find new perspectives.
28–29 November, Artists Open Houses. Exhibition viewing and opportunities to meet the artist.
COLLECTORS, INSTITUTIONS & BUSINESS ENQUIRIES
Collectors, cultural organisations and businesses are invited to enquire about original works, private viewings and possible placements in professional or public-facing spaces. Artwork details, prices and availability are provided on request.
ABOUT WACH’ART CIC
Wach’Art CIC: Art for a healthier, brighter society. Wach’Art is a Brighton-based community interest company dedicated to supporting mental health, wellbeing and social connection through positive imagery, artistic participation and creative opportunities. Operating The Vault on Brighton seafront and The Lab in Kemptown, it connects artists, audiences, communities and businesses. Participation is the new patronage.
