LILAC Spring Art Celebration

Group exhibition
LILAC Art Studio
Lagos, Portugal
III 2025

LILAC (Living in Lagos Artists Collective) recently hosted a special double celebration, marking both the successful opening of our vibrant Spring Exhibition and the birthday of one of our members. 

It was the second art show by LILAC artists, taking place just six months after the opening of our collective studio at the LACO Business Hub in Lagos. In this short time, LILAC has flourished into a thriving creative hub, hosting art workshops and community events in a warm and inclusive environment.

The Spring Exhibition featured brand-new artworks created in our new space, showcasing a diverse range of styles and techniques unique to each artist. The event was a resounding success, filled with inspiring conversations, artistic discoveries, and a strong sense of community. We are grateful to everyone who joined us in celebrating art and creativity at LILAC. Stay tuned for our upcoming exhibitions and events.

During the show Beata presented her new series, “Dunes” painted with eco-friendly Natural Earth Paints. Inspired by the resilience of grass, which flourishes even in the harshest conditions, these works symbolize nature’s strength. The series explores themes of perseverance and adaptability, emphasizing the quiet power of patience in overcoming adversity.

Meet the Artists Behind LILAC

LiLAC is an arts collective founded by five women: Alex Plummer, Beata Pałach, Claire Lloyd-Bown, Jung-Ah (Joanne) Kim, and Mallika Gardiner. Committed to supporting each other and the wider community, they have created a shared studio at LACO Business Hub, which functions as a creative workspace, exhibition venue, and community art hub. The group offers workshops in painting, drawing, life drawing, and personal creativity.

Alex Plummer: A visual storyteller whose ‘doodle style’ intuitive art explores self-expression and global issues in a colorful, child-like way.

Beata Pałach: A Polish artist focusing on eco-conscious art that reflects the relationship between humans and nature.

Claire Lloyd-Bown: A UK-born artist creating vibrant, dreamlike artworks using mixed media, drawing inspiration from nature and intuition.

Jung-Ah (Joanne) Kim: An artist who expresses personal memories through evocative oil and acrylic paintings.

Mallika Gardiner: A Singaporean artist blending Eastern and Western influences, exploring themes of motherhood, nature, and cultural identity.