In Conversation with Emma Richardson and Ceri Hand

Event Information

Join Emma Richardson in conversation with Ceri Hand of the Extraordinary Creatives podcast as they discuss the themes of Emma’s exhibition Levitate Me: Desire, Ecstasy and The Sublime and the journey to its fruition.

Known for her visceral use of paint and layered surfaces, Richardson creates large-scale, seductive works that blur the boundaries between the bodily and the celestial. Levitate Me features a striking series of oil paintings that delve into the themes of desire, transcendence, and the sublime through a distinctly female lens.

This event will take place in the Art Gallery’s Lecture Theatre (accessed via the ground floor) and begins at 2.30pm, lasting approximately 1 hour. You are welcome to explore the exhibition before or after the event, admission to the Art Gallery is free of charge.

Pay what you can
Our prices are based on helping as many people to access our talks, tours and workshops as possible. The more you choose to pay, the more people will be able to come and enjoy the same excellent programme of informative and entertaining events. We thank you for any additional support you are able to offer us.

Cancellations

In the unlikely event that we cancel a session, we will offer a full refund. Unfortunately tickets are otherwise non-refundable. Please contact us if you wish to transfer your ticket to a friend if you cannot attend for any reason.

If you have any questions about the event please contact us at art.gallery@southampton.gov.uk or call 023 8083 4536.

Image: Portrait of Emma Richardson, 2025, Photography James Burns