Sept. 29, 2025 to Oct. 1, 2025
Heath and Tais Rose Wae: Kelvedon Hall, Essex
TICKETS LIVE MONDAY 18TH AUGUST.
This summer, Australian interdisciplinary artists Heath Wae and Tais Rose Wae are undertaking an immersive residency at Kelvedon Hall – an 18th-century Grade I listed estate just 19 miles from London; layered with political, cultural and design history.
Living and working on-site, the artists are creating a new body of work in response to the house’s multi-faceted past, its natural surroundings, and its striking architecture.
Heath Wae, known for his elemental painting practice rooted in foraged pigments and raw earth materials, is working in quiet dialogue with Tais Rose Wae, whose delicate weavings evoke ancestral memory and spiritual connection. Together, they are exploring themes of impermanence, inheritance, and the porous boundaries between body, land and time.
The residency will culminate in a duo exhibition - a rare opportunity to step inside Kelvedon Hall’s and see new works made in situ, from earth-hued paintings to suspended textiles. Together, they reimagine the estate's cultural and physical terrain through a contemporary lens.
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KELVEDON HALL
Discover complete rural tranquility, where Adam-esque interiors, the stunning Rose Garden, and centuries of history await—just a short journey from London.
Kelvedon Hall
Kelvedon Hall stands as a remarkable testament to English architectural and social heritage, rooted in a medieval manor site and transformed through centuries of distinguished ownership. Originally acquired by the Wright family in 1538, the current red brick structure—built in a distinctive U-plan—comprises a three-storey central block connected to two-storey pavilions, embodying the architectural elegance of its era.
In 1937, Henry 'Chips' Channon, a prominent socialite, purchased the estate, marking a significant chapter in its history. Channon's stewardship brought notable enhancements, including a uniquely styled 'Neo-Austrian-Baroque' swimming pool pavilion designed by William Kellner and entrance lodges created by Wellesley and Wells. The interior reflects this rich narrative, featuring Adamesque-style rooms from the 1780s, a John Churchill ceiling mural, and mid-1960s redesigns by David Hicks.
Recognised for its historical and architectural significance, Kelvedon Hall is a Grade I listed building, with additional structures like its lodges, orangery, and stable block also receiving heritage protection. The hall remains a private residence, continuing the Channon family's legacy and serving as a living document of English social history. Its historic Rose Garden has found new life as a venue for opera and theatrical events, further enriching the estate's cultural significance and connection to the arts.
Private tours, and further details, will be coming soon.