Artist: Elena Gual

As part of its 2025 exhibition programme, Mayfair’s avant-garde destination sketch – renowned for its eclectic art-filled interiors, innovative cuisine, and extraordinary dining experiences – presents an exhibition of new paintings by Mallorcan artist Elena Gual.

Gual’s signature portraits, sculpted with thick impasto oil paint and a palette knife, will transform the entrance hall and reception of the Grade-II* listed building. Titled Silent Game, the exhibition takes inspiration from a chessboard, with the paintings setting the rhythm of the game. On one side, an unchanging hue of monochromatic paintings represents the rules of the game; on the other, a variation of colors suggests the individuality of each piece on the board. Balancing between structure and expression, Gual’s work invites viewers to pause, observe, and perhaps discover their own move in this game of shapes and colours.

Accompanying Gual’s paintings will be furniture designed by creative practice Buchanan Studio. Expertly crafted in England by a team of artists and artisans, the cloud-like comfort of the Studio Chairs draw guests to sit within the meditative exhibition of paintings.