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– An exhibition by James Thomas
Born in Wales and a long-time resident of Bornholm, James Thomas is perhaps best known for his career in music, having written and produced songs for international artists including CHER and Beth Hart. Yet painting has remained a constant throughout his life – a first love that began in childhood and has now returned to the heart of his artistic practice.
James Thomas' artistic talent was recognised at an early age. In 1976, when he was just eleven years old, one of his works was selected for the Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition in London. At fourteen, he began studying art at Dyfed College of Art and Design in Wales. He was later accepted into St Martin’s School of Art in London but chose to leave his studies to pursue a career in music.
Limited Palette, presented at Svanekegaarden, marks James Thomas' first solo exhibition. Created in 2026, the works reveal a new direction in his painting, moving towards a more expressive and intuitive visual language.
The title Limited Palette reflects both James Thomas' approach to colour and his close connection to the Bornholm landscape. A particular source of inspiration has been his love for the local beach at Sose, where the subtle shades of sand meet the intense depth of Prussian blue. This restricted palette becomes a starting point for works in which gesture, texture and emotion take precedence over purely representational painting.
The result is a series of works that exist somewhere between landscape and abstraction, where a place is not simply observed but equally experienced and felt.
Price: DKK 30.00
Free admission for children and members of Svanekegaardens Venner
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As a member, you support Svanekegaarden's cultural activities and enjoy discounts on art and cultural events, along with invitations to special members-only activities.
Learn more and become a member → (in Danish)
– An exhibition by James Thomas
Born in Wales and a long-time resident of Bornholm, James Thomas is perhaps best known for his career in music, having written and produced songs for international artists including CHER and Beth Hart. Yet painting has remained a constant throughout his life – a first love that began in childhood and has now returned to the heart of his artistic practice.
James Thomas' artistic talent was recognised at an early age. In 1976, when he was just eleven years old, one of his works was selected for the Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition in London. At fourteen, he began studying art at Dyfed College of Art and Design in Wales. He was later accepted into St Martin’s School of Art in London but chose to leave his studies to pursue a career in music.
Limited Palette, presented at Svanekegaarden, marks James Thomas' first solo exhibition. Created in 2026, the works reveal a new direction in his painting, moving towards a more expressive and intuitive visual language.
The title Limited Palette reflects both James Thomas' approach to colour and his close connection to the Bornholm landscape. A particular source of inspiration has been his love for the local beach at Sose, where the subtle shades of sand meet the intense depth of Prussian blue. This restricted palette becomes a starting point for works in which gesture, texture and emotion take precedence over purely representational painting.
The result is a series of works that exist somewhere between landscape and abstraction, where a place is not simply observed but equally experienced and felt.
Price: DKK 30.00
Free admission for children and members of Svanekegaardens Venner
Become a Friend of Svanekegaarden
As a member, you support Svanekegaarden's cultural activities and enjoy discounts on art and cultural events, along with invitations to special members-only activities.
Learn more and become a member → (in Danish)
– An exhibition by James Thomas
Born in Wales and a long-time resident of Bornholm, James Thomas is perhaps best known for his career in music, having written and produced songs for international artists including CHER and Beth Hart. Yet painting has remained a constant throughout his life – a first love that began in childhood and has now returned to the heart of his artistic practice.
James Thomas' artistic talent was recognised at an early age. In 1976, when he was just eleven years old, one of his works was selected for the Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition in London. At fourteen, he began studying art at Dyfed College of Art and Design in Wales. He was later accepted into St Martin’s School of Art in London but chose to leave his studies to pursue a career in music.
Limited Palette, presented at Svanekegaarden, marks James Thomas' first solo exhibition. Created in 2026, the works reveal a new direction in his painting, moving towards a more expressive and intuitive visual language.
The title Limited Palette reflects both James Thomas' approach to colour and his close connection to the Bornholm landscape. A particular source of inspiration has been his love for the local beach at Sose, where the subtle shades of sand meet the intense depth of Prussian blue. This restricted palette becomes a starting point for works in which gesture, texture and emotion take precedence over purely representational painting.
The result is a series of works that exist somewhere between landscape and abstraction, where a place is not simply observed but equally experienced and felt.
Price: DKK 30.00
Free admission for children and members of Svanekegaardens Venner
Become a Friend of Svanekegaarden
As a member, you support Svanekegaarden's cultural activities and enjoy discounts on art and cultural events, along with invitations to special members-only activities.
Learn more and become a member → (in Danish)
– An exhibition by James Thomas
Born in Wales and a long-time resident of Bornholm, James Thomas is perhaps best known for his career in music, having written and produced songs for international artists including CHER and Beth Hart. Yet painting has remained a constant throughout his life – a first love that began in childhood and has now returned to the heart of his artistic practice.
James Thomas' artistic talent was recognised at an early age. In 1976, when he was just eleven years old, one of his works was selected for the Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition in London. At fourteen, he began studying art at Dyfed College of Art and Design in Wales. He was later accepted into St Martin’s School of Art in London but chose to leave his studies to pursue a career in music.
Limited Palette, presented at Svanekegaarden, marks James Thomas' first solo exhibition. Created in 2026, the works reveal a new direction in his painting, moving towards a more expressive and intuitive visual language.
The title Limited Palette reflects both James Thomas' approach to colour and his close connection to the Bornholm landscape. A particular source of inspiration has been his love for the local beach at Sose, where the subtle shades of sand meet the intense depth of Prussian blue. This restricted palette becomes a starting point for works in which gesture, texture and emotion take precedence over purely representational painting.
The result is a series of works that exist somewhere between landscape and abstraction, where a place is not simply observed but equally experienced and felt.
Price: DKK 30.00
Free admission for children and members of Svanekegaardens Venner
Become a Friend of Svanekegaarden
As a member, you support Svanekegaarden's cultural activities and enjoy discounts on art and cultural events, along with invitations to special members-only activities.
Learn more and become a member → (in Danish)
– All Souls' Eve!
STOP! You cannot enter the Witch's Garden without helping the witch!
The witch has lost three things she needs for her magical potion. Find all three and throw them into her cauldron. Only then will she let you leave the garden with sweets!
According to ancient folklore, the veil between worlds is especially thin on All Souls' Eve. This year, Svanekegaarden opens the Witch's Garden on this very evening, when the boundary between the known and the unknown almost disappears.
Join us for a magical and mysterious evening as we celebrate the old folk traditions together.
Practical information
The Witch's Garden is open to everyone, but younger children must be accompanied by an adult. There won't be any terrifying scares, just a strange and slightly spooky experience for both children and adults to enjoy.
Admission: FREE
Illustration: @elvirafragola