About

I grew up in a European family surrounded by art. Both sides of my family have strong connections to the art world. My mother was an art historian and art dealer, while my father was a painter. From my mother, I developed an understanding of what gives a work its value, along with a knowledge of artistic styles, periods, historical context and the workings of an art gallery. My father introduced me to the visual language of art, teaching me to appreciate form, shape, balance and colour.

It was perhaps inevitable that I would go on to study Art History at The Open University.

What began as a personal collection, largely inherited from my family, gradually grew into something much bigger. I found myself spending hours exploring online collections and visiting traditional galleries, always discovering new artists and works that I wanted to bring into my own collection.

My interests have traditionally centred on landscapes, still lifes and portraits, particularly paintings depicting female subjects, spanning the late 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries.

The name TimeCapsule reflects this fascination with the past. The periods I collect don't fit neatly within calendar boundaries. Art history is rarely so precise, and artistic movements often overlap, evolve and extend beyond the centuries we use to define them.

As the collection grew, so did the need for space. During the pandemic, I took the opportunity to rethink my working life and spend more time doing something I genuinely enjoy. That was when the idea for TimeCapsule Gallery first took shape.

Today, TimeCapsule Gallery brings together my passion for collecting and sharing art. You'll find paintings and interesting objects to discover, enjoy and acquire, alongside lectures and talks on art history, with a particular focus on painting.

Whether you're looking to add to your collection, find something special for your home, choose a thoughtful gift or simply learn more about art, I hope you'll find plenty to enjoy here.

Thank you for visiting, and I hope you enjoy exploring TimeCapsule Gallery.