Through my practice, I share the ideas and processes that shape the work, revealing the worlds and layered imagery within each piece. Observation, narrative, and imagination intersect, inviting closer looking, sparking conversation, and encouraging you to linger, reflect, and imagine your own connection to the work.

Studio Videos

Maria Pelton beside her framed painting Ascent and Descent at Anna Lovely Gallery during the 2026 Sydenham Artists Trail.

Exhibition Video - Anna Lovely Gallery | Sydenh...

  Private View, "Ascent and Descent" at Anna Lovely Gallery Exhibition 11 - 20 Sep 2026 A short film from the private view of the group exhibition as part of...

Exhibition Video - Anna Lovely Gallery | Sydenh...

  Private View, "Ascent and Descent" at Anna Lovely Gallery Exhibition 11 - 20 Sep 2026 A short film from the private view of the group exhibition as part of...

Maria Pelton pointing towards her framed Celebration of the Moon painting at Art Fait’s exhibition at Indra Gallery, London.

Celebration of the Moon - Exhibition Video, Art...

Exhibition “Celebration of the Moon” at Art Fait, Indra Gallery. 28th August 2026 A short film from the private view of the group exhibition Art Fait, at Indra Gallery, London....

Celebration of the Moon - Exhibition Video, Art...

Exhibition “Celebration of the Moon” at Art Fait, Indra Gallery. 28th August 2026 A short film from the private view of the group exhibition Art Fait, at Indra Gallery, London....

Maria Pelton beside her framed Combination Future painting at the 36 Hours exhibition at Three Rooms Gallery, London.

Private View, “Combination Future” at Three Roo...

Private View, “Combination Future” at Three Rooms Gallery6 - 9 Aug 2026 A short film from the private view of the group exhibition 36 Hours at Three Rooms Gallery, London....

Private View, “Combination Future” at Three Roo...

Private View, “Combination Future” at Three Rooms Gallery6 - 9 Aug 2026 A short film from the private view of the group exhibition 36 Hours at Three Rooms Gallery, London....

Taste 1 by Maria Pelton, a watercolour and ink painting of two beetles, one dark with yellow markings and the other green.

Private View, “Taste 1” at Lewisham Arthouse

Private View, “Taste 1” at Lewisham Arthouse1 - 6 June 2026 A short film from the private view of the group exhibition 36 Hours at Lewisham Arthouse, London. The evening...

Private View, “Taste 1” at Lewisham Arthouse

Private View, “Taste 1” at Lewisham Arthouse1 - 6 June 2026 A short film from the private view of the group exhibition 36 Hours at Lewisham Arthouse, London. The evening...

Visitors gathered at Candid Arts Trust, London, on the opening night of the May 2026 group exhibition featuring Maria Pelton’s Victoria.

Opening Night, “Victoria” at Candid Arts Trust

Opening Night,  “Victoria” at Candid Arts Trust14–24 May 2026 A short film from the opening night of the group exhibition at Candid Arts Trust, London. The evening marked the presentation...

Opening Night, “Victoria” at Candid Arts Trust

Opening Night,  “Victoria” at Candid Arts Trust14–24 May 2026 A short film from the opening night of the group exhibition at Candid Arts Trust, London. The evening marked the presentation...

Victoria by Maria Pelton, a monochrome ink portrait of a woman with closed eyes, from the Victorian Visions series.

Victoria

Victoria, currently exhibiting at Candid Arts Trust, London, until 24 May 2026.Where reality and imagination blur. Part of the Victorian Visions series.      

Victoria

Victoria, currently exhibiting at Candid Arts Trust, London, until 24 May 2026.Where reality and imagination blur. Part of the Victorian Visions series.