Chichester exhibition promises to Say It With Flowers

Say It With Flowers is back for its second year, filling both the John Rank Gallery and The

Wilson Gallery at Chichester’s Oxmarket Contemporary with an inspiring celebration of floral-themed art.

Curator Sheryl Pape said: “The exhibition showcases a rich variety of work including pottery, glass, textiles, jewellery, sculpture, paintings and innovative contemporary craft.

“At its heart, Say It With Flowers is about creating beautiful art, exhibiting it in a beautiful setting, and bringing joy and inspiration to visitors. The exhibition promises to be a vibrant and memorable event filled with colour, creativity and celebration.”

Sheryl is an award-winning artist and Fellow of the Society of Botanical Artists. She has recently served as artist in residence at several RHS and specialist flower shows including The British Iris Society Shows, The National Dahlia Show and The National Auricula Show at RHS Wisley.

In 2026 she was also featured artist at National Trust Sissinghurst Castle Garden. Her work has appeared on the front covers of The Leisure Painter and The Artist magazine.

Sheryl curates Say It With Flowers alongside Oxmarket Contemporary curator Jo Shapiro and the gallery’s dedicated team, creating an opportunity for around 120 artists to exhibit their work over the two-week exhibition.

Sheryl said: “It is a challenge to bring together so many artists and craftspeople, but it is also a tremendous achievement. The exhibition is well worth visiting to experience the extraordinary talent on display and to see just how diverse and imaginative interpretations of a single theme can be.”

The exhibition runs from June 9-June 21.