A Letter in Mind 2024

I’m honoured to be taking part in A Letter in Mind 2024. An exhibition where all work is sold anonymously for £85 each to raise funds for the National Brain Appeal.

A letter in Mind 2024 raising funds for The National Brain Appeal
A letter in Mind 2024 raising funds for The National Brain Appeal

The theme of this year’s exhibition is ‘The Wonder of Colour’. 

In this its 11th year, over 800 plus artworks will be on exhibition at Gallery Different, 14 Percy St, London W1T 1DR.

The gallery is open to the public on Tuesday 29 October, 10am-8pm and from Wednesday 30 October – Saturday 2 November 10am-6pm. 

You will be able to preview the artworks online at aletterinmind.org from 11am on 30 October – and artworks will go on sale online on Thursday 31 October from 11am.

All proceeds will fund projects at The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery and UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology. The National Hospital in Queen Square is one of the world’s leading centres for the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with neurological and neuromuscular conditions. The Institute of Neurology has a world-class reputation for neuroscience. Its mission is to translate neuroscience discovery research into treatments for patients with neurological diseases, including stroke, multiple sclerosis (MS), brain cancer, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, and dementia among many others.

A Letter in Mind

“The idea is simple: use a plain, white envelope as your starting point to create an artwork based on a theme…. All proceeds from sales help to transform life for the millions of people affected by neurological and neuromuscular conditions in the UK. Last year, we celebrated the 10th anniversary of ALIM and saw the total raised exceed £300,000…. We provide much-needed funds to support The National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery and the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology …. One of the world’s leading centres for the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with neurological and neuromuscular conditions. These include stroke, multiple sclerosis, brain cancer, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, and dementia.

Each year hundreds of artists put time, effort and creativity into making unique artworks for ALIM. We are so grateful for the commitment of all contributing artists, some of whom have submitted work every year since the event launched in 2013! They come from across the UK and beyond, and include household names and professional artists, people who have been creating art for a lifetime and people who are just starting to dip their toe into drawing or painting.

Well-known contributors this year include: Orlanda Broom, Mark Dion, Polly Dunbar, Kevin Eldon, Mark Entwisle, James Fleet, Leigh Francis, Stephen Graham, Harry Hill, Frank Kiely, Anita Mangan, Ishbel Myerscough, Morag Myerscough, Chris Riddell, Dame Zandra Rhodes, Axel Scheffler, Indira Varma and Hannah Walters.

Set an alert for 11am on 29 October to preview the artworks, with sales launching at 11am on 31 October. We hope you find a piece you love!” A Letter in Mind.

I feel honoured to be part of A Letter in Mind 2024. It’s a charity that’s very close to my heart and one I’ve supported in previous years with my embroidered work.

A Letter in Mind 2022

I’m honoured to be taking part in A Letter in Mind 2022. An exhibition where all work is sold anonymously for £85 each to raise funds for the National Brain Appeal – you might spot my hand embroidered work. Online Preview starts 11am on the 2nd November, and sales open at 11am on the 3rd November.

All 700 plus artworks will be on exhibition at Gallery Different, 14 Percy St, London W1T 1DR. Gallery Opening Times: 2 November  11am-4pm; 3 – 6 November 10am-6pm.

A letter in Mind 2022 poster
A Letter in Mind 2022

This is the third year I’ve taken part.

Previous artists have included Laurie Chetwood, Polly Dunbar, Olafur Eliasson, Tracey Emin, Mark Entwisle, Andrew Grant, Sir Antony Gormley, Tom Hammick, Chantal Joffe, Ishbel Myerscough, Morag Myerscough, Luke Morgan, Grayson Perry, Chris Riddell, Gill Rocca, Bob and Roberta Smith and Amin Taha.

National Brain Appeal Logo
National Brain Appeal

Our fundraising art exhibition, A Letter in Mind, returns for its ninth year. This year’s theme …. ‘A Sense of Movement’….. takes its inspiration from all that we have been missing over the last few years, such as travelling to far-off places, experiencing new activities and moving through life in a stimulating world. Whether you are feeling that change is in the air or you prefer to take the theme literally, we hope that you’ll be inspired by this year’s focus for A Letter in Mind. The artwork … will all be priced at £85, exhibited at Gallery Different and sold via our online gallery.

A Letter in Mind

Update from the exhibition Preview Evening on the 2nd November 2022:

Exhibition venue
Busy Preview Evening
Artists taking part

A Letter in Mind 2021

I’m pleased to announce that my work has been accepted for A Letter in Mind 2021 Exhibition at the Oxo Building, Oxo Tower Wharf, London. All artwork is original and priced at £85. Online previews start at 3rd November 2020 11am. Online sales 4th November at 11am.

Every piece of art is for sale on-line with the proceeds going to the National Brain Appeal. This is the second time any of my art will be for sale.

A Letter in Mind 2021 poster
A Letter in Mind 2021 Poster

I’ll share an image of my piece in a week or so. All the work is sold anonymously – ie. you’ll discover the artist once the work is purchased. I think you’ll recognise my artwork.

A Letter in Mind:

“After a year in and out of lockdown, many of us have had time to reassess our place in society and in the world. We are looking to tentatively re-establish our relationship with everything around us, as well as adapting to how things – including ourselves − might have changed. How do we make our mark in this different world? Do we want to continue life in the same way as before? Do we feel strongly about another role, cause or way of living? Is it back to the humdrum or can we influence, inspire and ‘make our mark’ in new and improved ways? People have made marks to connect, tell stories and communicate since time began.

….. Alongside the growth of the digital world, hand-made creations still have a strong and powerful ability to affect us in an increasingly ‘hands off’ virtual environment. All you need is a simple envelope as your starting point and the rest is up to you. Previous artists include Grayson Perry, Chantal Joffe, Ishbel Myerscough, Morag Myerscough, Mark Dion, Gill Rocca, and Mark Entwisle; designer Zandra Rhodes; illustrators Chris Riddell, Tim Hopgood and Polly Dunbar; architects Laurie Chetwood, Andrew Grant and Amin Taha; comedian and presenter Jo Brand; journalist and presenter Andrew Marr; actors Joanna David, Kevin Eldon, Sophie Thompson and Phyllida Law.”

The concept behind the exhibition is that the work should fit into an envelope of your choice. You can browse work from previous exhibitions in the online gallery.