My little Art Gallery at Makers Yard, opened its doors for the first time on Friday 04 July 2025. A lifelong dream coming true was witnessed, and shared, by friends and family on a warm, and vibey, midsummer evening in Aldershot’s town centre.
An event that marked the beginning of a new chapter—not only for me but, I hope, that in a small way, for Aldershot too.
This new intimate space is more than just a gallery—it’s the culmination of over three decades of artistic exploration, a home for my past, present, and ever-evolving vision.
With the gallery as a base, I intend to contribute in any way I can to the regeneration of this town’s creative spirit. Makers Yard is the perfect starting point: a haven of imagination, innovation, and entrepreneurship, right in the heart of town.
While much of the work currently on display has been inspired by Aldershot and its surrounding areas, you’ll also find some of my original abstract paintings and printed photography, captured during years of extensive travelling that weaves seamlessly into my abstracted visual narrative.
O silencio das baleas, Caneliñas IV, Acrylic on paper 59×67 
Vermello II, Acrylic on paper 34×34 cm, 
-Scapes XXXIII, Acrylic on board 72×59 cm, 
Basingstoke Canal,(Aldesrhot) Limited Edition Signed Print 
Farnham, Open Edition Signed print 
Oslo, Limited Edition Signed print 
Almería, Limited Edition Signed print
My digital art series “Aldershot Untamed” also features prominently, and the visitor may very well wonder how an abstract artist for more than 30 years, can produce a series of figurative digital images (photography based), as it appears the work of a completely different artist. And I would like to expand on this:
I moved to Aldershot in 2016 and I absolutely love it here! During COVID times I noticed that in social media many of the comments about Aldershot, residents were very self-deprecating about the town, specially town centre, and while I agree that the town centre at the time was in a little need of love and attention, there were so many great places around and such beauty about, that I felt compelled to do something to share what, and how, I saw this wonderful and charming town. I wouldn’t say a “hidden” gem, because it is out there for all to see and feel!
So, although I am an abstract artist, I decided to do this series of digital works, aimed at, simply put, open some of my neighbours eyes…That is how and why the Series Aldershot Untamed was born.
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If you haven’t yet walked past Makers Yard, I can’t recommend it strongly enough, these are the kind of places that could do with all our support.
I hope to see you soon at Xoanxo’s Gallery or around Makers Yard in Aldershot!
Please stay tuned for updates on new works and events…
Xoanxo