Come an enjoy an exhibition in this quintessential British stately home, a Jacobean mansion set in the heart of the English countryside. The elegance and timeless style of Dorfold Hall and its exquisite new event spaces – L’Écurie and the Tack – will provide the most wonderful backdrop for this exhibition. Dating to 1616, Dorfold Hall is known for its intriguing combination of the historic and the contemporary and this will be mirrored by the exhibition. Work by British artists past and present will be placed in this extraordinary setting, integrated with the collection of the current owners and alongside the many historic objects and generations of antiques. We will confirm the full line up of artists in the new year, but can share now that there will be work by Paul Benney, John Craxton, Grayson Perry, Sir Matthew Smith, Keith Vaughan, Patrick Heron, Nigel Hall, Tom Hammick, Alan Rankle, Sophie Ryder, Rebekah Tuluie and Valeria Nascimento. The paintings, prints, sculpture and ceramics will be placed in response to the beautiful spaces. Spaces that will be used include the dramatic setting of the Drawing room, with its ceiling designed by Italian plasterers in 1621, and the King James Suite, a room that got its name having been designed specifically for King James I in the 1620s. You will also see the Drawing Room, Dining Room and the Coach House, now used also for weddings where an immersive sound and video work by Paul Benney will be hosted which has the soundtrack written and composed by Nitin Sawhney. Whether you are an art lover or not, this exhibition will be a wonderful opportunity to discover the beauty of Dorfold Hall, and some of its hidden spaces. The exhibition is presented with the kind support of TM Lighting www.tmlighting.com and Hallet Independent – www.hallentindependent.com

Candice Roundell, custodian of Dorfold Hall, explains her vision for the exhibition:

Art is an intrinsic part of the Hall’s History, and juxtaposing the historical and the contemporary encompasses perfectly what Charles and I believe reflects our vision to propel the estate into the future whilst enhancing its roots… not only art, but also in architecture and sustainability. Zuleika’s artists and their art represent the perfect opportunity for us to illustrate those beliefs. Zuleika Gallery founder, Lizzie Collins, comments: I cannot think of a more elegant or stunning location in which to hold an exhibition. As a gallery we focus on Modern British and Contemporary art, looking back at historical artists who have shaped British art as well as forward to those shaping the future. It is wonderful to be working with an historic property that also embraces the future and merges the historic with the contemporary. There are so many incredible spaces to curate at the Hall, it is exciting to be working with the visionary team at Dorfold to bring this exhibition together.