Intersections Exhibition | Considering our shared experience of the landscape, KMA Gallery presents Intersections as a space to reflect on the forces that bring us together. Curator Kellie Miller has invited two of our artists who have previously crossed paths as student and tutor many years ago to come together again, sharing their perspectives on the junctions of landscape, humanity and memory.

Ceramicist turned painter Kate Wickham has always approached her work in a gestural manner. Based in Sussex but also inspired by Cornwall and France where she often spends time, she finds the spaces between the land and architecture, abstracting the topographical with map and aerial views. Each painting thus becomes multi-dimensional, expanding the visual possibility of the plane through her intricate detailing and clever use of colour. Previously she favoured working on a smaller surface but for Intersections, Kellie invited her to take her work to a larger scale with impressive results.

Also exhibiting at the largest scale he has ever produced, Scottish ceramicist Craig Underhill has quickly grown a huge international following for his slab-built vessels via his popular YouTube and Instagram channels. His powerful works are reflective of the Cornish landscapes he traverses regularly, based on sketches and drawings he makes which evoke a place or a moment rather than a literal impression. Capturing the atmosphere of the land through mark-making and use of natural materials like sand to finish his vessels, his pieces function more as three dimensional paintings rather than traditional ceramics.

The exhibition will run from 27th June to 17th August 2026. Entry is free. Forthcoming exhibitions include “Porthleven 100” with painter Ashley Hanson in September; “Small Wonders II”, a celebration of small works of art in November; and our 2nd annual Open Call Exhibition in 2027.