Laxmi Hussain Named Create Patron, Debut Solo Show Set for 2026
Laxmi Hussain, an artist based in London, has been named a Patron of Create, a charity dedicated to providing creative opportunities for individuals facing various challenges. Hussain’s artistic focus includes themes of motherhood, nature, and the human form. She will support the charity’s goals by engaging in workshops, fundraising, and awareness campaigns. Established in 2003 by Nicky Goulder MBE, Create has reached nearly 51,000 participants through over 17,400 workshops. Inspired by her late mother and her encounter with Goulder, Hussain believes in making creativity accessible beyond conventional cultural venues. She will debut her first solo exhibition, [Un]Seen, at Batsford Gallery from 4-7 September 2026, showcasing works that delve into motherhood, grief, and identity.
Key facts
- Laxmi Hussain has become a Patron of the creative arts charity Create.
- Create was founded in 2003 by Nicky Goulder MBE.
- Create has worked with almost 51,000 participants through more than 17,400 workshops.
- Hussain's practice draws on the human form, motherhood, and nature.
- Blue is a recurring color in Hussain's work, connected to her late mother.
- Hussain has collaborated with Tate, Soho House, Henry Moore Studios, Vogue, Penguin Books, and H&M Home.
- Hussain's first solo exhibition, [Un]Seen, will be held at Batsford Gallery in London from 4-7 September 2026.
- The exhibition explores the female body as a site of memory, transformation, and lived experience.
Entities
Artists
- Laxmi Hussain
Institutions
- Create
- Batsford Gallery
- Tate
- Soho House
- Henry Moore Studios
- Vogue
- Penguin Books
- H&M Home
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom