Urban Art Brixton returns to Josephine Avenue on 5th and 6th July 2025, and among the over 120 exhibitors, eight standout painters and mixed-media artists will be showcasing their latest works: Ken McCalla, Besnik Mehmeti, Belinda Millar, Susie Miller, Ruth Mottram, Ben Newman, Marcio Norberto, and Louise Nordh. Here’s a closer look at what each artist will be bringing to the fair:
Ken McCalla
The work of artist Ken McCalla resonates beyond time, portraying strong spiritual, philosophical and African centred themes. His versatility as an artist working in fine art, sculpture and print for over three decades set him apart.
Besnik Mehmeti
A mixed-media innovator blending collage, paint, and found objects. Mehmeti’s work often explores cultural identity and memory, merging vibrant splashes of colour with thought‑provoking textures and narratives .
Belinda Millar
Millar creates emotive portraiture and figurative paintings rich in character and mood. Her expressive use of colour and form delves into identity, emotion, and the human condition, often with a surreal or introspective twist .
Susie Miller
A skilled painter celebrated for her delicate, light‑filled still lifes and abstract compositions. Miller’s work captures subtle shifts in tone—floral studies to airy color fields—that feel both intimate and expansive .
Ruth Mottram
Specialises in abstract composition, balancing bold colours with graphic shapes and gestural marks. Her work feels spontaneous and rhythmical, often inviting multiple interpretations .
Ben Newman
Newman’s vibrant works often play with geometry, repetition, and colour. Using layers, bold patterns, and high contrasts, his pieces evoke movement and visual energy—a bold statement on the railings.
Marcio Norberto
Fuses figurative and abstract forms inspired by urban life and personal narrative. His mixed-media work—rich in texture and layered motifs—often reflects multicultural experience and social commentary .
Louise Nordh
Nordh creates atmospheric landscapes and abstract studies, experimenting with light, form, and subtle palettes. Her contemplative pieces often feel transportive, blending realism with abstraction .
