Freedom Through Expression

02/06/2026

02/06/2026

Lettice Bowen is a 21-year-old autistic artist who draws inspiration from her life on a North Devon farm.

Surrounded by open fields, wildlife, and ponies, she has been sketching horses since she first picked up a pencil.

Her professional journey reached a new height in 2021 when she won a Silver Award at the Unique Art Awards , opening the door to an incredible illustration course at Central St Martins.

In 2022, her pastel portrait of a sheep named ‚Baa‘ earned her the Gold Award, a moment that proved to be a turning point for her career.
Empowered by this win, Lettice launched Lettice Bowen Art.

She is now a familiar face at the South Molton Pannier Market, where she shares her art with the local community. With her professional Unison Pastels in hand, she continues to create beautiful, heartfelt pieces that reflect her unique perspective on the world.

Available at FREEDOM THROUGH EXPRESSION GALLERY
1,Normandy Street, Alton

29/05/2026

We are happy to provide Sculpture Workshop for unique children.

Art therapy and creative activities provide essential benefits for inclusive education. Here are some key reasons why:
▪️Non-Verbal Expression: Art allows children to communicate feelings, fears, and experiences that they may struggle to put into words.
▪️Boosts Confidence: Completing an art project provides a tangible sense of accomplishment, helping children to build self-esteem and a sense of pride in their abilities.
▪️Develops Motor Skills: Engaging with a range of materials (brushes, clay, crayons) helps to improve fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and physical dexterity.
▪️Fosters Social Inclusion: Collaborative art projects create a shared space where all children—regardless of their abilities—can interact, share materials, and learn from one another.
▪️Emotional Regulation: The process of creating art is naturally calming. It helps children to manage stress, reduce anxiety, and develop patience and focus.
▪️Promotes Cognitive Growth: Art encourages problem-solving, decision-making, and critical thinking as children choose colours, shapes, and techniques to bring their ideas to life.
▪️A Safe Environment for Exploration: Art provides a “judgment-free zone” where there are no right or wrong answers, encouraging children to take risks and embrace their unique perspectives.

Ask more information about workshops [email protected]

FREEDOM THROUGH EXPRESSION GALLERY
📍1,Normandy Street, Alton

26/05/2026

Tom Yendell OBE and Freedom Through Expression Art Gallery were delighted to host a visit from the Alton Town Mayor, Cllr Barbara Tansey and the Alton Town Twinning Association with their guests from Pertuis in France.

Our visitors were hugely impressed by the artwork on display, and to learn of the amazing work done by the Association of Mouth and Foot Painting Artists Worldwide and the extra support that the MFPA Trust Fund UK provides to young disabled artists.

We were able to introduce our guests to a workshop being held for a special needs school and our Printing and Framing Department – both supported by the Trust Fund.
For further information on how to apply to the MFPA Trust Fund for support contact [email protected]

26/05/2026

Tom Yendell OBE and Freedom Through Expression Art Gallery were delighted to host a visit from the Alton Town Mayor, Cllr Barbara Tansey and the Alton Town Twinning Association with their guests from Pertuis in France.

Our visitors were hugely impressed by the artwork on display, and to learn of the amazing work done by the Association of Mouth and Foot Painting Artists Worldwide and the extra support that the MFPA Trust Fund UK provides to young disabled artists.

We were able to introduce our guests to a workshop being held for a special needs school and our Printing and Framing Department – both supported by the Trust Fund.

For further information on how to apply to the MFPA Trust Fund for support contact [email protected]

20/05/2026

JASON BUNCE

„ Photography has been my constant passion since I was 16, serving as a creative thread throughout my life. My work has taken me across the globe, including extended periods living in Australia and the United States, providing me with the privilege of meeting a diverse array of fascinating people.

My aesthetic is deeply influenced by my surroundings. During my time abroad, I focused on coastal scenes in Australia, followed by street and landscape photography across the US.

Now based in Hampshire, I have turned my lens toward the fascinating, often overlooked world of slime moulds. Whether exploring my own garden or the local woodlands, I am currently dedicated to capturing the intricate, hidden beauty of these unique organisms.
I am delighted to share this print of slime mould on the edge of a holly leaf with you, and hope this invites you to look a little closer at the natural world around us.“

📍FREEDOM THROUGH EXPRESSION GALLERY
1, Normandy Street, Alton, GU34 1DD

https://www.bigbaldbiker.photography/

19/05/2026

Forthcoming Exhibitions in the gallery:
📍1 Normandy Street, Alton, GU34 1DD
Open Tues - Sat 10-4

15/05/2026

LETTICE BOWEN

Lettice Bowen is a 21 year old autistic artist from North Devon. She lives on a farm and is surrounded by wildlife and ponies which have influenced her creativity.

She has drawn since she was old enough to hold a pencil mainly drawing horses again and again! In 2021 she entered the Unique Art Awards and was lucky enough to win the silver award 🥈.

As a result of this she was supported by the charity to attend a week long illustration course at Central Saint Martins, which was a wonderful and positive experience for her.

In 2022 she entered the Unique Art Awards again, with a pastel drawing of her mum’s favourite sheep Baa, and was fortunate enough to win the overall Gold Award. The prize has given Lettie the boost in confidence to develop her art, and to start her own small business Lettice Bowen Art, which trades in South Molton pannier market twice a week.

The prize money has also supplied her with a fantastic selection of Unison Pastels which have helped her create even more beautiful pieces.

Enjoy this collection of art prints taken from Lettice’s drawing portfolio at FREEDOM THROUGH EXPRESSION GALLERY

📍1, Normandy Street, Alton

14/05/2026

BEN
“I’m an autistic artist who likes to draw colourtul scenes on paper, especially thin paper;
the pens I use create a unique pattern on the back.
I’m studying Expression Art at Alton College.”

Come to see more at
FREEDOM THROUGH EXPRESSION GALLERY

📍1,Normandy Street, Alton