Century Club are proud to present an exhibition of some of iconic, photographic works Tony Briggs, hanging in the club room from 12th March. Tony began his career as freelance photographer and director working for The BBC, Channel 4, Acid Jaz, Go- Discs, MCA Universal and the London style magazines; The Face, Loaded and Dazed & Confused.
He shot the first portrait sessions foe Sacha Baron-Cohen, Kate Moss, Bill Bailey and Jimmy Carr. Tony is also known for his work with Ocean Colour Scene during the 90' producing the album covers for 'Moseley Shoals' and 'Marchin Already' as well as directing the films for 'Hundreds-Mile-High City' 'Better Day' 'Its a Beautiful Thing' and his feature documentary film 'SCENE'.
All photographs are original works created using traditional photography, printed to archival standards, and presented exactly as captured—without retouching, digital manipulation, or AI-generated elements.. All iems are posted in a protective tube, come with a signed authenticity certificate and are sent by registered/recorded post.
A painter and surgical photographer whose work exists at the intersection of beauty and brutality.
Born and based in London, Wright’s creative trajectory spans street art, tattooing, and electronic music production, each
discipline feeding into his distinctive visual language. His paintings, rendered in oil, are visceral explorations of the human
condition, exposing uncomfortable truths through bold mark-making and intricate graphic precision.
Born with an early passion for creativity, this Cornwall-based artist first fell in love with art at 18 after a transformative encounter with Mark Rothko’s paintings in Paris. Trained in graphic design at Plymouth College of Art & Design, he developed a fascination with digital composition by blending photography, texture, and hand-drawn marks into richly layered works. After years as a designer and illustrator in East London, he transitioned to full-time artist in 2018, following the sell-out success of his first self-published print Wilderness. Now working from a shared studio in Newquay, his process fuses digital and traditional techniques, from screen printing to hand-finishing, creating dynamic, emotionally charged pieces that blur the line between design and fine art.
McArdle’s work explores the shifting relationship between fine art traditions — the nude, the landscape, sculpture — and the digital image that now dominates visual culture. By relocating digital imagery into the realm of painting and drawing, he examines how meaning and narrative are transformed when images are removed from their original contexts. His paintings disorientate the viewer, prompting reflection on how we consume and interpret visual material in an age of constant image circulation. Ultimately, McArdle invites us to consider how painting, both intimate and collective, can reshape our understanding of the images that surround us.
Sebastian Edge was born in 1981 into a resourceful and creative family. After moving to rural Kent, he spent his childhood helping his father hand-build the family house from the fallen oak trees of the hurricane of 1987. At age 15 he discovers photographic philosophy and builds the first of many cameras age 16. In 2006, using the same wood his father had reclaimed after the great storm, he builds a camera large enough to expose wet collodion glass negatives plates that measure 18x22 inches. The Hurricane camera was born.
Edge studied for a Photography Arts degree at KIAD Maidstone, won a Scholarship for a Master's in film and photography at the University for the Creative Arts, lectured at London Westminster College and now supports students at London Metropolitan University in Whitechapel. He is the Founder of the North London Darkroom collective 2011, establishing a film and darkroom facility in London for English and European artists on the move, and has produced prints for museums all over the world.
Henrik Delehag’s work spans drawing, painting, film, writing, and typography, all questioning how we structure time, communicate, and relate to the world around us. Trained at Berghs in Stockholm and with a background in advertising, his typographical visual language seeks new symbols to express a shared worldview. Influenced by Maori art and the interplay of black and white, Delehag often uses the human face as a vehicle for emotion and symbolism, translating everyday observations into striking graphic forms.
Mitchel Lawton describes his artistic approach as spontaneous and experimental. Through the use of varying materials and techniques, with a particular focus on texture and dimension, he creates pieces that both captivate and immerse the viewer, always seeking new ways to form interesting structures. His latest works are 3D artworks that change colour depending on the viewing angle, engaging the eye from multiple perspectives. Looking ahead, Lawton intends to further explore the relationship between light and colour, examining how depth and tone shift as light passes through his creations.
The hallways of The Century Club are home to three striking works by contemporary British painter Josie Appleby—Leaning Palm, Pillars of Pines, and Khmer Tnaot Tree. Best known for her equestrian and wildlife paintings, Josie’s recent travels have led her to a new fascination: trees. These latest works capture the same sense of movement and texture she is celebrated for in her animal portraits, but now applied to the quiet, towering presence of nature’s oldest storytellers.
Josie’s approach to painting is deeply rooted in layering, building up oil paint to create depth, texture, and an almost sculptural presence on canvas. Whether depicting the graceful tilt of a palm tree, the steadfast symmetry of towering pines, or the exotic intrigue of Cambodia’s sugar palms, her brushwork suggests a living energy—trees that seem to sway, breathe, and exist beyond the frame.
Having studied fashion at Instituto Marangoni and later Equine Sports Science at the University of Essex, Josie’s career took off with her debut solo exhibition Extinct Instinct at The Underdog Art Gallery. She quickly became a sought-after artist in the equestrian world, exhibiting at prestigious events worldwide. More recently, her drawings were selected by Hurvin Anderson for the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2024, marking a significant moment in her evolving artistic journey. Josie is currently studying with Turps and later this year will attend the Royal Drawing School for their Drawing Intensive term. Additionally, two of her prints were exhibited at the Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair 2024 and The London Art Fair 2025, further cementing her presence in the contemporary art scene.
The placement of her tree paintings throughout The Century’s corridors offers members and guests a chance to encounter these works in passing—a fleeting moment of stillness in a space designed for movement, conversation, and creativity. Like the artist herself, these trees are both grounded and constantly in motion, shaped by the world around them.
Francesca Skelhorn, an artist born and raised in Kent, “The Garden of England,” finds deep inspiration in her upbringing and the influence of her grandmother, who raised her from the age of three. This early connection fostered her admiration for strong, unique women—a recurring theme in her work. With a professional background spanning fashion, academia, and life coaching, Francesca’s dedication to empowering young talent and encouraging innovation has become the cornerstone of her artistic journey.
Her art celebrates the diversity of the female form, with a particular focus on faces, using bold patterns, vibrant colors, and distinctive elongated necks to reflect the individuality and mood of each subject. Inspired by Yoko Ono’s “We’re All Water,” Francesca’s project of the same name embraces the shared humanity that unites us all. By naming each character and imbuing them with unique personalities, Francesca’s work fosters connections to inner joy, confidence, and self-expression, resonating deeply with collectors who describe her creations as centering and uplifting.
See more of Francesca's work on her instagram: https://www.instagram.com/francescaskelhornstudio
Jana Nicole's show opens in the Dining Room on the 1st May 2024
Jana Nicole, a US-born artist based in the UK, stands out for her vibrant mixed-media collages, blending papercutting and relief sculpture with pop art.
Her latest collection, Botanical Troupe, earned her the prestigious Prix Puvis de Chavannes from France's Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts, marking her as the first non-French recipient. This collection combines photos and drawings with natural elements, delving into the unseen world of mosses, mushrooms, fungi, and the intricate mycelial networks linking nature.
Her earlier projects include Portraits of the Self, featuring interviews and personalized portraits of icons like Norman Cook and Joe Strummer, and Cirques Des Enfants and Animal Attraction, which highlight the magic of the circus and exotic, anthropomorphic figures, respectively.
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