Tea is something you will always find in any British kitchen. The first thing you’re offered when entering a British home is a cup of tea. In her memoir ‘A Chelsea Concerto’, Frances Faviell — a portrait painter who became a Red Cross volunteer during the Second World War — describes how tea offered comfort and warmth during the Blitz. Faviell also notes how the rationing of tea became a symbol of distress for Londoners. As someone who grew up in Chile with a strong British heritage, tea has played a significant role in shaping the relationships within my family. It often fills the silence where words go unspoken, allowing everyone to carry on as if nothing ever happened. Tea not only warms the body on damp, chilly days, but also soothes emotional pain when confronting feelings is avoided. Papier-mâché, antique porcelain cups, acrylics and gold leaf (W 75 x H 40 x D 60 cms) 2025 AVAILABLE