This July, I made a special trip to the Saatchi Gallery in London after spotting an ad from the train on my way into the city. It was for a new mural by Sophie Mess, an artist whose vibrant, botanical style has always caught my eye. The thought of seeing her work up close was reason enough to carve out the time.
When I finally stood before the mural, it didn’t disappoint. Bursting with colour and energy, it seemed to breathe on the wall — a celebration of nature’s power and delicacy. There was something grounding about it, a reminder of how art can reconnect us to beauty in unexpected ways.
Beyond that moment, the gallery itself unfolded like a series of surprises. Each room offered a different perspective, a new way of seeing the world. Some works were bold and confrontational, others quieter and more reflective, but together they created a rhythm that kept me wandering longer than I planned.
The atmosphere of the Saatchi always helps with that. The white walls and wide-open rooms give art space to shine, and in turn, give visitors space to think. It feels less like a traditional gallery and more like a place to simply explore.
I left with exactly what I was hoping for: the inspiration that first tugged at me from a passing train window, carried through into a day of discovery and reflection.