Emmy Bridgwater and Birmingham Surrealists

This major exhibition celebrates Birmingham-born surrealist Emmy Bridgwater (1906–1999), revealing over sixty years of her emotionally charged practice. Featuring paintings, drawings, poetry and later collages, it highlights her pivotal yet overlooked role in British Surrealism and her connections to the Birmingham Surrealist Group, alongside work by contemporary women artists.

Kindly supported by The Oakley Charitable Trust and the Golsonscott Foundation. With thanks to players of People's Postcode Lottery and Arts Council England. 

© Emmy Bridgwater, Footprints, c. 1945, oil on board, courtesy The Mayor Gallery.