Marie Harnett

Were you dreaming? the artist’s fourth solo show with the gallery, brings together intricate works on paper depicting tender, decadent and dream-like scenes inspired by contemporary film, Greek mythology and Old Master paintings.

Cristea Roberts Gallery is delighted to present an exhibition of twenty-five new drawings by Marie Harnett (b.1983). Best-known for pencil drawings that are hyper realistic in style, the artist’s practice always begins with film stills sourced from a diverse range of trailers. Films are a conduit for the artist, who sifts through hundreds of trailers, intuitively selecting certain frames that encapsulate a particular atmosphere.

The exhibition will be accompanied by a publication featuring an interview with the artist. Contact us for a complete list of available works in the exhibition.

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Opening reception

6 – 7.30 pm, Thursday 1 May 2024
Confirm your attendance via rsvp@cristearoberts.com / 020 7439 1866

Selected works

Marie Harnett

I could tell you all my secrets, 2024

Marie Harnett

We might uncover the secrets of ourselves, 2024

Marie Harnett

Half agony, half hope, 2024

Graphite on drafting film

Paper: 23.0 x 30.6 cm - Image: 5.2 x 16.6 cm Paper: 9 x 12 in - Image: 2 x 6 1/2 in

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Marie Harnett

I broke his heart, 2024

Marie Harnett

A passage to the afterlife, 2025

Marie Harnett

That is a gift, 2024

Graphite on drafting film

Paper: 23.1 x 30.7 cm - Image: 7.2 x 17.1 cm Paper: 9 1/8 x 12 1/8 in – Image: 2 7/8 x 6 3/4 in

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Marie Harnett

What would you want me to be, 2025

Graphite on drafting film

Paper: 22.9 x 30.5 cm - Image: 8.8 x 14.5 cm Paper: 9 x 12 in – Image: 3 1/2 x 5 3/4 in

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Top image. Marie Harnett; Half agony, half hope, 2024.
1. Marie Harnett, 2025. Courtesy artist and Cristea Roberts Gallery, London © Marie Harnett. Photo: Darrell Tuffs.