Quentin James McCaffrey's First UK Solo Show at Alison Jacques Explores Desire and Distance

Quentin James McCaffrey is presenting his inaugural solo exhibition in the UK, titled "La distanza del desiderio" (The Distance of Desire), at the Alison Jacques gallery in London from September 3 to October 3, 2026. The show features oil paintings on canvas mounted on wood panels, portraying imagined interiors that convey both familiarity and a sense of alienation. McCaffrey highlights the importance of independent creation, remarking, "When you work too faithfully from a reference, it ends up imposing the direction on the painting." Notable works include "Mirror with View" (2026), "Landscape with Sunbeam" (2026), and "The True Veil" (2026). The absence of figures contributes to a feeling of suspended time, influenced by artists like Vilhelm Hammershøi, Edward Hopper, and Italian Trecento masters. The gallery is located at 22 Cork Street, London.