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A pencil sketch of a group of African elephants and calves
  • In Person

    • Drawn From The Heart

    • Date: -
    • Time: 10:00 - 18:00
    • Location: Mall Galleries, The Mall, London SW1
    • Admission fee: Exclusive Private View tickets - £98; General admission to the exhibition - FREE
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    MAJOR SOLO EXHIBITION AND EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE VIEW BY ACCLAIMED ARTIST GARY HODGES

    Exclusive Private View with Dame Virginia McKenna DBE
    (Limited tickets available) 

    1st October 2024, 5.30–9pm | Tickets: £98
    Hosted by Rula Lenska, ticket includes entry to exclusive, star-studded event with drinks reception kindly provided by Vintage Roots, canapés and cash bar.
    A number of our VIP Patrons will be attending, including Gaby Roslin, Sally Gunnell OBE, Mollie King, Kirsty Gallacher and Dan Richardson.

    Public Exhibition 

    2nd–5th October 2024, 10am-6pm | Admission: Free of charge

    Silent Auction – Now Live!

    A series of specially selected, hand-embellished prints are now available to bid on through a silent auction, starting from just £400.
    See all the auction lots

    A pencil drawing of a sleeping lioness with her head resting on her paws

    In Dreams (c) Gary Hodges

     

    Don’t miss Drawn From The Heart – the major new solo show by Gary Hodges, Britain’s best-selling pencil artist and one of the world’s most collectable wildlife artists working in the medium.

    A loyal Born Free friend for 34 years, Gary is holding an exclusive private view and public exhibition in October 2024 at Central London’s spectacular Mall Galleries, to raise vital funds for our charity during our 40th anniversary year.

    Book your tickets below…

    JOIN US IN OCTOBER 2024

    Please use the links below to book your tickets for Drawn From The Heart and find out more.
    A pencil drawing of a loggerhead turtle swimming in the sea

    PRIVATE VIEW: 1 OCTOBER 2024, 5.30-9pm

    We expect a full capacity, sell-out crowd who will enjoy an exclusive opportunity to join Gary, and host Rula Lenska to view the exhibition before it is opened to the general public. The evening will include a live auction and a silent auction. All ticket holders will be entered into the exclusive prize draw – five prizes to be won including two embellished prints by Gary, 1994 limited edition exhibition book, plus two signed autobiography books. Plus more surprises to be revealed including some special guests! Tickets cost £98 per person and include drinks and canapes. CLICK HERE TO BOOK
    A pencil drawing of two lions nuzzling heads

    FREE EXHIBITION: 2-5 OCTOBER 2024, 10am-6pm

    Gary’s limited-edition prints are in demand from collectors around the world and he is an acclaimed member of the prestigious Society of Wildlife Artists. The exhibition will consist of original drawings, unique embellished prints and many other limited-edition prints, filling the huge gallery. To date, Gary has published almost 140 different editions from his pencil drawings. Don't miss your chance to visit this stunning new solo show and support Born Free's Compassionate Conservation work during our 40th year. Admission to the exhibition is free. CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE
    We are delighted that our long-time Patron, actress and animal advocate, Rula Lenska will be hosting the Private View event, and another of our Patrons, award-winning soprano, Katie Marshall will be performing at this very special evening.

     

    Rula Lenska with a rhino puppet A headshot of Katie Marshall

     

    I'm absolutely delighted and hugely honoured to be staging another big exhibition with Born Free. I wholeheartedly embrace their compassionate feelings for animals.

    Gary Hodges

    Gary Hodges first met Virginia McKenna and Bill Travers in 1989. The venue was Mall Galleries, where a mutual respect for their talents began… it has only grown stronger over the years. Since that profound meeting of minds, Gary has loyally supported Born Free at any opportunity, through exhibitions and auctions. His drawings have made over one million pounds for Born Free and various other wildlife charities.

    He is currently working towards his next solo show Art Drawn From The Heart. Serendipitously, it’s at Mall Galleries once more, bringing Virginia’s and Gary’s journey a full, beautiful circle.

    FIND OUT MORE & PURCHASE TICKETS FOR THE PRIVATE VIEW

    Gary, without fail, captures the soul, the heart and the essence of whatever creature he is drawing. You only have to look into their eyes.

    Dame Virginia McKenna