Sloupe, a “concept salon” and art gallery in Balham (SW London), opened a new exhibition of paintings by Jasmine Leonard, recent graduate from University of the Arts London (UAL). In partnership between Sloupe and Surface ICA gallery/arts consultancy, the show is on display from 5 October – 7 November 2013.

Where can I get coffee, art, and a birthday gift? Oh and a fab new hair-do?

There’s so much more to a hair salon these days; south of the River, it’s possible to stop into Sloupe (83 Nightingale Lane, London, SW12 8NX) and get cut and styled, enjoy a little retail therapy, have a cuppa… all while surrounded by fine art.

Installation view of work by Jasmine Leonard at Sloupe in London. Image courtesy the artist and Sloupe. Photo credit Kelise Franclemont.
Installation view of work by Jasmine Leonard at Sloupe in London. Image courtesy the artist and Sloupe. Photo credit Kelise Franclemont.

Styling their business as a “concept salon”, the owners of Sloupe wanted to combine two passions of art and beauty into one place. The ground floor puts together an espresso bar with an art gallery, where every month or so, new exhibitions are put up, showing work by established and emerging artists. After an art and coffee break, the client is led to the salon situated in the lower ground floor.

Installation view of work by Jasmine Leonard at Sloupe in London. Image courtesy the artist and Sloupe. Photo credit Kelise Franclemont.
Installation view of work by Jasmine Leonard at Sloupe in London. Image courtesy the artist and Sloupe. Photo credit Kelise Franclemont.

Current work on display are paintings by emerging artist, Jasmine Leonard, a recent graduate from Wimbledon College of Art (UAL). In her paintings, Leonard attempts to “emphasise the artificiality of experience, and the western gaze with which we receive these alluring spaces.”

Jasmine Leonard, 'Terrarium', 2013, oil, spraypaint and acrylic on board, at Sloupe in London. Image courtesy the artist and Sloupe.
Jasmine Leonard, ‘Terrarium’, 2013, oil, spray paint and acrylic on board, at Sloupe in London. Image courtesy http://www.jasmineleonardart.com and Sloupe.

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Exhibition details: Jasmine Leonard’s work will be exhibited at Sloupe from 5 October – 7 November 2013. Free admission, wi-fi access point. Most work on display is available for purchase.

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