Exhibitions & Commissions
Hatty is an internationally exhibiting artist whose work is held by collectors around the world. Her collections are inspired by her travels and the cities she explores, from Paris and Beirut to Mumbai and Dubai.
She also takes on a limited number of private commissions, from bespoke paintings for homes and offices to live family portraits.
The Paris Collection
Art De Temple, Germany 2019
“I have long been overwhelmed by the history and beauty of Parisian culture,” Hatty says. “Everything from its fashion, fashion photography, film, history to its architecture to its art is the source of inspiration behind this collection.” The mixed media series includes photo-montage, jewel and crystal embellishes blended with Hatty’s distinctive surrealist style, finished with ornate, flamboyant baroque frames.
Hatty at The Paris Collection Show 2019
Humanity Mixed Media, 117 x 90cm
The Vortex Mixed Media, 200 x 95cm
Theatre of Life Mixed Media,120 x 85cm
Khosh Bosh
Beirut an Identity Adrift
The Mojo Gallery, Dubai 2013
She is full of contradictions. At once sophisticated and charming, violent, complex and confusing. She is expressive and self absorbed. Consistently unpredictable she lures and repels in equal measure; with a capacity to disillusion and exhilarate she fills you with all manner of frustrations but never fails to envelop you in her unique embrace.
She is Beirut.
Hatty Pedder at the Khosh Bosh Show 2013
Beyrouth Mixed Media , 120cm x 95cm
Egg Mixed Media, 66cm x 79cm
Talifon Mixed Media, 91cm x 119cm
JHAKAAS! Mumbai
A Study of beautiful chaos
The Mojo Gallery, Dubai 2012
The show’s title ‘Jhakaas!’ capture’s both the subject’s spirit and the artist’s interpretations. As a word ‘jhakaas’ originates from the colourful ‘desi’ street dialect used by Mumbaikars - and simply translates as ‘amazing!’ Not only does it perfectly express that burst of Mumbai life Hatty encapsulates within her work but it also gestures towards that strong sense of identity the people of Mumbai hold close.
JHAKAAS! Mumbai at The MoJo Gallery
Sofa Mixed Media ,58cm x 66cm
Banganga Mixed Media, 68.5cm x 68.5cm
Padmini Mixed Media, 62cm x 66cm
Social Seen
A study of Dubai’s events
The Mojo Gallery, Dubai 2012
Her human subjects are bird-like, out of shape, vain, camp, hairy, pretentious, over-confident, over-dressed, oblivious, bewildered and absurd.
Yet we feel a strange kinship with the creatures in Hatty Pedder’s paintings. They might be weird or even grotesque, but there is an underlying vulnerability and emptiness that we can relate to.
Every character in Hatty’s work is infused with exaggerated life. Hatty’s pen is always searching, exploring every nook and cranny of her subject – inventing slow-burning subplots that make her paintings a never ending discovery.
Although finished with daring flourishes of mixed-medium techniques Hatty’s work is essentially born from the drawn line – infinitely varied, with thicks and thins, delicate and abrasive, smooth lines and jagged – and it is this that gives each subject it’s satirical bite.
Guests enjoying the show
Catwalk Mixed Media
Dubai World Cup VIP Box Mixed Media
Dubai World Cup Mixed Media
Private Commissions
Hatty creates surreal, custom-painted artworks, embarking on a creative journey with each client to bring their vision to life. Her commissions—designed for private homes, offices, and public spaces—are deeply imaginative and thoughtfully tailored to each environment. She also offers intimate live-painting sessions with families, capturing them within their own space to craft bespoke pieces that reflect the unique rhythm and atmosphere of their home life.
Hatty working in her studio
Private Painting
Commissions
Hatty has undertaken a wide range of private painting commissions, each an artistic journey shaped by her client’s vision. Working closely with individuals, she creates highly personalised, symbolic, and surreal artworks that tell a story—whether capturing a cherished memory, a passion, or a deeper narrative. With her distinctive, dreamlike style, Hatty blends intricate detail with expressive flourishes, ensuring each piece is as unique as the story it tells.
Julian Maier
Surreal portrait
Julian & Hatty
The Fall of Icarus and the Rise of the Phoenix
This vibrant surreal art piece was commissioned by the renowned art collector Gunther de Temple. Mixed media, 2018, 81cm x 112cm.
Garnier - Chedotal Family metaphor 1, 2 part series acrylic on canvas, 120cm x120cm
This exquisite 2 part series family painting is inspired by a metaphoric storyline created by Michelle Garnier - Chedotal. Each member of the family having chosen their own character, the life lesson to learn and gift to their world in images and symbols holding each other’s in their growth with awe and deep awareness.
Garnier - Chedotal Family metaphor 2, 2 part series acrylic on canvas, 120cm x120cm
Pip and Skye Poly commissioned this surreal painting of Pip and Skye as a gift for her husband. Pip and Skye are seen here camping reading newspapers in the family's favorite location in the newspaper. Lots of personal bespoke elements are woven into this painting in a natural reportage way.
Live Family Portraits
Capturing the warmth and personality of a family in real time, Hatty’s live family portraits are a unique way to mark a special occasion or create a lasting memory. Her expressive and fluid style ensures each portrait reflects the spirit of the moment, making it a truly one-of-a-kind keepsake. Hatty can even visit clients in their homes, creating an intimate and relaxed setting where families can be portrayed in a space that holds meaning for them.
COMMISSIONS
Raydin Family
Surreal portrait
Newbury Family
Surreal portrait
For an overview of Hatty Pedder visit Hatty’s Homepage.