Theo Bardsley (b. 1997, London, UK) presented a series of paintings in his solo exhibition “Echoes of the Room” at TUMO Gallery in Vilnius (10 September – 11 October 2026), exploring the boundaries between private and public worlds, traces of human presence, and the relationship between memory and space.
In his works, the artist creates a subtle tension between the human figure and its surroundings, where traces of the past remain even after a person has left. Drawing on personal experiences and observations from London, Morocco, and Vilnius, Bardsley brings together intimate situations with brief, chance encounters and fleeting impressions of passers-by.
Alongside figurative works, the exhibition also featured paintings in which the human figure is absent. Here, a person’s presence is suggested through barely perceptible details—a shadow in a window, cigarette smoke, or an empty space. These motifs become traces of presence, evoking something that has just happened or has already receded into the past.
From 24 August, Theo Bardsley was artist-in-residence at TUMO Gallery in Vilnius. New works created during the residency also became part of the exhibition.
EXHIBITION PROGRAMME
During the residency, the artist’s studio at TUMO Gallery was open to visitors on 3–6 September. The exhibition opened on 10 September 2026, and on 11 September Theo Bardsley led a guided tour of the exhibition.
Works from the exhibition are presented below.
SUPPORTERS
UAB “Serenus”
UAB “Open 24”
