Meet the Artist: Dr Linda Smith – Soirée Invitation & Solo Exhibition
Join us for a special evening with award-winning Kent-based artist Dr Linda Smith and discover her powerful new body of work.
Meet the Artist Soirée
📅 Friday 12th September 2025
🕠 5:30pm – 8:00pm
📍 Natasha Pearl Gallery, Chalkpit Farm, Bekesbourne, CT4 5EU`
You’re warmly invited to an intimate Meet the Artist soirée to celebrate the opening of Dr Linda Smith’s new solo exhibition.
Enjoy drinks and conversation with Linda herself, explore the work, and hear the stories and techniques behind her captivating glass, ink, and figurative pieces. Whether you’re a long-time art lover or curious to discover something new, this is a relaxed and inspiring way to start your weekend.
Exhibition Dates
📅 12th September – 8th October 2025
📍 Natasha Pearl Gallery, Bekesbourne, Kent
Linda’s solo exhibition showcases a beautiful collection of recent work using glass, graphite, ink, egg tempera, and gold leaf. Her art explores the inner lives of people, the sacred traditions of icon painting, and our human connection to nature and the animal world.
About the Artist: Dr Linda Smith
Dr Linda Smith is a figurative artist based in Kent, with a distinctive background in both science and art. With a PhD in Chemistry and a career in education, she later trained in Fine Art Glass, Architectural Glass, and Icon Painting, combining technical precision with symbolic and emotional depth.
Linda has taught at Canterbury Christ Church University, exhibited widely, and served as President of the Society of Women Artists (SWA). Her work has won numerous awards, including the Great Art Award from the SWA. Today, her practice includes everything from fine glasswork to graphite drawing and sacred-inspired portraiture.
Recent Exhibition Highlights
Linda’s work has been exhibited extensively. Recent highlights include:
Icons for Hope and Faith – Westminster Abbey Undercroft (2025)
Wildlife Artist of the Year – David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation, Mall Galleries, London (2024)
Over a decade of exhibitions with the Society of Women Artists (SWA) – Mall Galleries, London
Kathryn Rennie & Linda Smith PPSWA – Chartham Vineyard Gallery, Kent (2025)
This current solo show – Natasha Pearl Gallery, Bekesbourne
What to Expect
Hand-painted glass icons
Ink, graphite, and gold leaf compositions
Figurative portraits that go beyond physical likeness to explore story and soul
Reflections on architecture, animal life, and sacred traditions
The chance to meet the artist in person at the opening soirée
All Welcome
The soirée and exhibition are free to attend, and no RSVP is required.
The gallery is just outside Canterbury at Chalkpit Farm in Bekesbourne, with free on-site parking.
Find Us
Natasha Pearl Gallery
Chalkpit Farm
Bekesbourne, Canterbury
CT4 5EU
Stay Connected
Follow @natashapearlgallery on Instagram for exhibition previews, behind-the-scenes updates, and more from Linda’s show.
