S U E   W I C K I S O N  has long been established as a world leading botanical artist. Recently, she completed an epic series of botanical illustrations that represent the Plants of the Qur'an. With a companion illustrated book her work stands as an important contribution to world art history, bringing together a canonical religion with art and culture.

Recently the exhibition was seen by over a million visitors where it was installed at Kew Gardens, London. "From a tiny mustard seed to the majestic date palm, the Kew Gardens exhibition showcases paintings from the book "Plants of the Qur'an"  combining the skills of the northern hemisphere senior Kew Botanist Dr Shahina Ghazanfar (who has researched and written the book) and southern hemisphere Botanical Illustrator Sue Wickison".

From 17th January through 28th February Sue will be presenting her latest exhibition, entitled 

~  Outrageous Plants  ~ 

This exhibition that starts from 5.30pm, Friday 17th January, will highlight her large watercolour paintings of exotic species such as the the Corbra Lily, sometime known as "Jack-in-the-Pulpit", alongside delicate graphite and ink on linen compositions. In 2022, together with the Botanical Art Society of New Zealand, the Welcome Swallow Gallery held a wonderful, successful exhibition entitled Botanica.  This new exhibition featuring Sue Wickison as a solo artist represents a thrilling opportunity to once again witness and enjoy world class botanica artistry.

The exhibition is sponsored by a recently formed group that is independent of the Trust Board that oversees the galley and gift shop. The Friends of Welcome Swallow (F.O.W.S) are supportive of the gallery and have kindly chosen to offer their initial sponsorship to the Outrageous Plants exhibition.