Marianne Thoermer | The Periphery
Exhibition | 6 November—19 December | Canopy Collections HQ | 3 Bloomsbury Place
In The Periphery, Marianne Thoermer explores the notion of the edge — spatial, social and psychological — to reflect on what exists beyond the centre and within the quiet spaces that unfold at the margins of perception. The paintings on display, all created during the artist’s maternity leave, emerged from a period of stillness and close observation, when her gaze turned towards the subtle choreography of daily life. They depict mundane objects such as pots, dishes and chairs, while capturing the repetition in everyday gestures. Contrasting the static nature of traditional still life painting, these works carry a tangible sense of movement where the actions of stacking, holding, and arranging become part of a visually captivating humdrum routine.
Thoermer’s work is held in international private and public collections, including Goetz Collection, Munich; Haus N Collection, Kiel and Athens. She has exhibited at the Royal Academy of Arts, London; Frestonian Gallery, London; Canopy Collections, London; TJ Boulting, London; Positions Berlin Art Fair; Galerie Sechzig, Austria; Museum Rijswijk, The Netherlands.
Marianne Thoermer | The Periphery
6 November—19 December 2025
Open Monday to Friday, 11am–6pm
Canopy Collections HQ
3 Bloomsbury Place
London WC1A 2QA