Love and Loss by Selina Snow is currently on display at 28 Market Place in Salisbury, where it will remain open to the public until June 29.
The exhibition explores the themes of love, bereavement, and resilience through a series of evocative artworks.
Selina Snow said: “The experience of the showcase – although focused on sad happenings – is also a celebration of life and memory.
“I have always been interested in the link between food and memory and have been working on pieces since my husband passed away.
“What was Dinghams Cookshop in Salisbury has turned out to be a terrific base for the showcase, which I hope will challenge and inspire visitors who come to see the work.
“Everyone experiences grief in a different way and in our British culture, we tend not to talk about death and the fallout from losing a loved one.”
The exhibition is free to attend and features two distinct bodies of work.
The first, Snow Story, reflects on the loss of the artist’s parents in 2008.
The second series is a tribute to her late husband, who died in 2020.
Through her art, Selina captures memories of meals and moments shared during their travels, transforming personal sorrow into a celebration of life.
The exhibition opened to strong praise from visitors, who described the works as “nostalgic,” “overwhelming with emotion,” and “really moving.”
Art critic Andrew Lambirth called the show “hard-hitting and sometimes distressing, but ultimately optimistic.”
Acclaimed artist Paula Rego, a family friend and mentor, also praised Snow Story, saying: “The drawings you have sent me are the best things I have ever seen by you.
“They are so rich and ominous.”
The exhibition launch was attended by 85 guests, including friends, colleagues, artists, and critics.
Selina Snow took time during the evening to thank her support network, including Buddhist nun and meditation teacher Gen Kelsang Lekma, as well as Salisbury Hospice.
The exhibition is open on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 11am to 5pm, and Sundays from 11am to 2pm.
Artworks on display are available for purchase, with Selina making a donation from sales to Salisbury Hospice.
