ARTEL is a group of professional artists who collaborate to exhibit their work whilst establishing a dynamic community. Working in the South Downs area, each artist has developed a unique and informed practice. The artwork from this covers a rich and diverse range of subjects and media shared through an annual show in Chichester at the Oxmarket Contemporary gallery. 

2026 ++

Oxmarket Contemporary
13-25 October 2026


Opening times: 10am-4.30pm Tues-Sat; 12-4pm Sun;  (closed Mon).
St Andrews Court, off East Street, Chichester, PO19 1YH


2026 Exhibiting Artists:


Maureen Brigden
Isabel Dodson
Sue England
Liz Hanan
Jackie Knee
Deborah Mitchelson
Carol Naylor
Tiffany Robinson
Polly Dutton
Lorraine Molins
Linda Nevill
Deborah Richards
Martin Smith
Helen Solly
Bridget Woods

Plus Guest Artists:
Christine Forbes
Terry Merritt




2025 - THE SPACE BETWEEN

Oxmarket Contemporary Gallery
30 Sept - 12 October 2025

New work was created within the context of the artists ongoing practice that also considered this theme. Research resulted in final pieces that were provocative, playful, and profound, in drawing, sculpture, and painting.


2025 Exhibiting Artists ++
Deborah Mitchelson

Carol Naylor
Tiffany Robinson
Isabel Dodson
Sue England
Lorraine Molins
Deborah Richards
Linda Nevill
Martin V. Smith
Jackie Knee

Bridget Woods
Liz Hanan
Helen Solly
Maureen Brigden



Helen Solly B.A Hons, Fine Art with Sculpture





Effortless movement
Stainless steel, oak plinth,
142cm x 50cm x 50cm




Helen is a contemporary sculptor living in Chichester creating animated abstract forms from sheet metal. 
Helen gained a first-class Fine Art with Sculpture degree from Chichester University and has exhibited extensively throughout the UK with numerous sculptures in private collections.

One of Helen’s public sculptures can be seen in the grounds of Chichester Festival Theatre. 
Helen also photographs the surface of her metal sculptures producing ethereal images.

www.helensolly.com
Insta: @helen.solly