Elspeth Vince's 'Soft Tissue' Inaugurates Refusés' Permanent Park Royal Space
Elspeth Vince's exhibition titled Soft Tissue is set to commence on 8th October and will continue until 27th November 2026 at the newly established Queensrollahouse, part of Refusés, located in Park Royal, London. This showcase features paintings that delve into the remnants of experiences that are not entirely remembered, with a focus on fragmented figures and domestic settings. Notable pieces include Lost Body (2026), At Source (2026), and Behind Sleep (2026). The theme of absence is further emphasized through the gallery's lighting and installations. During Frieze Week, Vince will unveil The Beating in My Chest (Diptych) and Dust Motes. Refusés, launched in 2024 by Athina Sanvido and Juliette Miller, has previously occupied various venues. Vince, born in 1993, is an alumna of the Royal College of Art and has participated in exhibitions globally, receiving multiple grants.
Key facts
- Soft Tissue runs 8th October–27th November 2026 at Refusés at Queensrollahouse, Park Royal, London
- It is the first exhibition in Refusés' permanent home, a former 1950s Rolls-Royce factory reimagined by artist Henry Krokatsis
- The show features new paintings including Lost Body (2026), At Source (2026) and Behind Sleep (2026)
- Lighting is calibrated to the paintings' amber register, with a hand-painted curtain made with DALA Denim, a window-pane sculpture and an ambient soundtrack
- During Frieze Week Vince also presents The Beating in My Chest (Diptych) and Dust Motes at Minor Attractions
- Refusés was founded in 2024 by Athina Sanvido and Juliette Miller and previously staged shows in private homes, historic hotels and artist-led spaces
- Elspeth Vince (b. 1993) is a London-based Royal College of Art graduate with work in the Green Family Art Foundation Collection (USA)
- Vince received the Eaton Fund Trust Grant (2025) and Oppenheim-John Downes Memorial Trust Grant (2024), and held a 2023 residency at Cuturi Gallery, Singapore
Entities
Artists
- Elspeth Vince
- Henry Krokatsis
- Athina Sanvido
- Juliette Miller
Institutions
- Refusés
- Queensrollahouse
- Minor Attractions
- Royal College of Art
- Green Family Art Foundation
- Eaton Fund Trust
- Oppenheim-John Downes Memorial Trust
- Cuturi Gallery
- DALA Denim
- Frieze
Locations
- Park Royal
- London
- United Kingdom
- New York
- United States
- Europe
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Cape Town
- South Africa
- Asia
- North America