Celebrating women artists who reclaim and redefine the female gaze.
The Power of Her brings together a dynamic group of contemporary women artists whose practices reclaim narrative, challenge perception and redefine the female gaze. Presented by Contemporary Collective x DA Gallery in partnership with Bankside Hotel, the exhibition launches in alignment with International Women’s Day and reflects a shared commitment to artistic authorship, visibility and voice.
Taking inspiration from Louise Bourgeois’ words — “To create is to reveal” — the exhibition explores identity, agency and representation through painting, collage and mixed media. Each artist moves beyond inherited frameworks of female representation, asserting presence, autonomy and multiplicity.
This exhibition holds particular significance for us. With the exception of Dr Helen Gørrill, all participating artists are former Artists-in-Residence at Bankside Hotel. Dr Gørrill has been connected to the hotel since opening, when three of her commissioned works were installed in our stairwell, where they remain on permanent display.
Featuring work by Amy Judd, Dr Helen Gørrill, Georgi Morrison, Ottelien Huckin and Ewa Podles, The Power of Herinvites viewers to encounter contemporary female perspectives as layered, self-authored and unapologetically complex.
We invite guests and the community to come by and experience the creativity of these emerging talents. If you are travelling from afar, please remember to call ahead to confirm opening times and to plan your visit. Please call +44 (0)20 3319 5988.