Bridget Moore is an artist from Whitstable, now living and working as a local artist in Dorking. Her paintings explore the interplay between memory, observation, and imagination, weaving everyday moments, remembered interiors, and scenes drawn from the theatre of life into her work.
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Working primarily in gouache, oil, and mixed media, Bridget’s practice reflects the decayed opulence and the luminous atmosphere of theatres, circuses, and fairgrounds. Her use of light and colour evokes nostalgia and subtle drama, drawing viewers into realms that feel both recognisable and surreal.
Visit the Gallery to explore her work in detail, and see the Exhibitions page for details on current and upcoming shows.
Born in Whitstable, Kent, in 1960, Bridget attended Medway College of Design, Epsom School of Art and Design (1978–81), and the Royal Academy Schools (1981–84). She now lives and works in Dorking, Surrey.
Throughout her career, she has received recognition for her work through several prestigious awards and scholarships, including:
She is a member of:
Drawing from a profound sense of place, her paintings reflect coastal scenes, interior spaces, people and performance. As an artist born in Whitstable, and a local artist in Dorking, her work references her early life in Kent and her ongoing observations of modern life, filtered through memory and personal narrative.
Painting in gouache, oil, and mixed media, Bridget has always kept sketchbooks filled with notes, observations, and drawings, which form the basis of and are integral to her work and way of working. Recurring themes in her work include childhood memories, the theatrical and the everyday, often working from imagination to evoke a sense of place and atmosphere.
Bridget Moore exhibits regularly in both solo and group shows across the UK, including:
Her work has also been shown in Kentucky and California in the USA, and she has work in a permanent collection in Qingdao, China.
A complete list of current and upcoming exhibitions, including dates and locations, can be found on the Exhibitions page.
As an artist from Whitstable and a local artist in Dorking, her work continues to reflect the spirit of both places, rooted in memory and enriched by experience.