ART + WINE (+ oysters!)

Reviewing the latest Art + Wine event at Oeno Maris, Newington Green

Following on from Kate Morrison and William Watson-West's first ART + WINE event last summer they kicked off this year with an evening at Oeno Maris, a stunning venue

run by partners, Master Fishmonger, Dan Murphy and wine expert, Sarah Miller.

The event showcased the recent work by Kate and William that they had guided and

paired with wines with Sarah at their studios in Stoke Newington. And of course it couldn’t have been hosted at Oeno Maris without highlighting their superb produce, so oysters were ready to be shucked and enjoyed as well.

This event was an even bigger hit than the first, the concept of ART + WINE bringing

together likeminded communities eager to experience this crossover of palate and

mind.

It was great to see such a mix of people enjoying our concept, proving how accessible

and approachable art and wine can be; being able to engage with local communities is

something we believe is integral to being an artist today.

Take a moment to read through the pairing notes from Kate, William and Sarah below to

get a flavour of the evening.

William Watson-West | Barrow | 2025 | Acrylic and oil bar on canvas | 100 x 160 cm| £3000

Painting notes

“Barrow continues an underlying influence of childhood memories, this time of the

Dorset coast where I spent many happy summers. With the carefree feeling of freedom

walking through summer grasses above coastal hilltops I channeled these emotions in

my brushstrokes.”

Wine pairing

White | La Croisette | Domaine d’Ici La |Altesse | Savoie, FR

A pensive white from the Alpine green hills - this indigenous grape Altesse has a distinct sense of place. Aromas of a distant coastal breeze dance on the palette of summer stone fruits. Nostalgia & terroir in a glass.

Kate Morrison | FRAGMENTS | 2025 | Mixed media on paper and textiles | 30 x 30

cm | £130 each

Painting notes

‘Fragments, A multi-disciplinary collection working with the shards and materials. I paint,

sketch and stitch on the move. Embracing a nomadic existence I find inspiration in urban, coastal and rural landscapes. These works are a Fragment in time linked to a

specific place. Layering textures of pigment, colour and sheer materials these studies

are a fun exploration of the UK’s vast ever changing landscapes.’

Wine pairing

Rosé | Rosé | Walgate | Pinot Meunier | Sussex, GB

An ode to the English countryside and the rugged charm of this winemaker, Ben Walgate. This unfiltered coral coloured saignée nods to summer red fruits, but continues to unfold & unfold into complex layers - salinity, grit, buoyancy.

William Watson-West | Conclusion | 2024 | Acrylic and oil bar on canvas | 80 x 100 cm | £1400

Painting notes

“From my Hope: Answers for Loss project, this was painted over several sittings, going

backwards and forwards, resulting in layers of paint that ultimately acted as a metaphor

for the layers of memory and finding peace and meaning. Hinting at recurring

childhood memories of being outside building dens in the woods behind my parents’

house, this painting seeks to evoke part of that feeling; of being in amongst the

undergrowth and making shelter and finding calm.”

Wine pairing

Red | Colines | Les Fruits | Pinot Noir | South Australia

These biodynamic winemakers’ philosophy is “to do nothing”, mirroring the yearning to sit calmly in this painting. Its essence brings the sense of warmth in a cool space - dampness of the forest floor, green fir & fern, reveals its red fruit with a childlike playfulness.

Kate Morrison | RADICALLY BRINED + FLUSH SAILORS | 2024 | Mixed media on

wood | 45 x 55 cm

Painting notes

‘This collection has a strong connection to the British coastline and the fishing culture

still thriving and working in Newlyn, a Cornish fishing town. I capture the innate brutal

beauty in their working lives, controlled and directed by the sea. These paintings are

enriched by elements of preservation, creating ageing through layers and layers of

materials.’

Wine pairing

Sparkling | Opera | Naboso | Muller-Thurgau, Muscat, Pinot Gris | Slovakia

Selected as an ode to the path artists & winemakers must take in order to produce their medium from the lands. These young winemakers from Eastern Europe had lots of trial & error before they landed on this exemplary traditional method sparkling wine. It reminds us of the spray of the sea and oyster shells with a riptide tension.

William Watson-West | Holding Space | 2025 | Acrylic and oil bar on canvas |100 x

160 cm | £3000

Painting notes

“One of my largest pieces to date, the freedom that working on this scale allowed

resulted in something really powerful. A response to frustrations of daily life, I really let

myself go with this painting, going back to it in several sittings until I was happy. Whilst it

is powerful, there is also an underlying tenderness and sensual element to this painting.

As much as the painting was cathartic to create, I hope that its aestheticism encourages

the viewer to release some of their own angst as well.”

Deep Red | 8:49 | Yo El Rey | Syrah, Grenache | West Cape, ZA

“I The King” - the dichotomy of such a confident declaration that is masking the true intent to convince oneself of greatness. This heartfelt wine is full of raw energy - chewy big red grapes find their darker side with hints of black liquorice and allspice. Strong, but gives a great cuddle.

Kate Morrison | THREE LANDS | 2024 | Mixed media on raw linen | 100 x 100 cm |

£1560

Painting notes

"How I paint is instinctive, I simply just have to! This is how I process life. THREE LANDS is

a collection working with the connection between three different

places in the UK. I’ve been living and travelling between central London, Newlyn in

Cornwall and the Lake District for the last year or so. Gathering inspiration that has

overlayed and merged in my mind creating a range of abstract works that express an

emotional response to the places I’ve stayed and journeys between destinations.These

larger pieces are catalysts for an entire body of work, each a bombardment of

information.’

Wine pairing

R&W blend | Pagaille | Hors le Murs | Cab Franc, Merlot, Sauv B, Muscadelle | Bergerac, FR

This wine was selected to amplify the desirable fusion of calm & chaotic. To mix floral white grapes with the royal red Bordeaux grapes is a tad taboo. Yet by melding intensity with beauty, you often generate something new all together - playful, woke, & unexpected.