Studio 36

Working with Dr Helena Bonett, head of MA in Art Curation at the University of Exeter, we have made a start on an inventory of art works and the compilation of works that gives the house so much character.
 
Yesterday we held a research seminar in the house, with about 20 invited researchers, curators, funders and policy makers. The focus was on the community contribution of Veronica and her collaborators over the years; and the importance of the House itself as an inspiration and space for this.

Dear friends and supporters of Studio 36,

We write to thank all of you who joined us on Sunday May 17th to celebrate the life and work of Veronica Gosling, and the remarkable community she gathered around Studio 36.

It was a beautiful tribute, filled with art, music, food, performance, poetry, demonstrations, children’s activities, conversation, and shared memories. More than anything, it seemed to capture something of Veronica’s energy and spirit. It meant a great deal to us to hear so many stories and reflections, and to feel the affection, gratitude, and admiration that so many people held for her.

As one participant so eloquently put it, the event was “brimming with pathos and joy, the house and garden and everyone who came, infused with her presence. She continues to live and burn within our souls.”

We know that not everyone who cared about Veronica or Studio 36 was able to be there in person, but we felt your connection too, and we are grateful for the wider circle of friendship and support around her life and work.

At this point, the future of Studio 36 and Veronica’s work remains uncertain. But whatever the future holds, we are deeply grateful to have been able to gather in this way, and to celebrate her together.

With warm gratitude,
The Gosling Family & The Studio Team

Photo credits – Peter Farrie & Jim Wileman

Veronica Gosling Memorial: A Sunday At The Studio – 17th May 2026

Plans are being made for an event here at the studio to celebrate Veronica’s life – more details to follow.

A group of Veronica’s family, friends and collaborators came together with the Studio Team on Saturday to share thoughts on her legacy.

A selection of works by Veronica Gosling.

Peter Farrie, a long time friend and member of the studio team said these words:

‘An extraordinary ‘artist’, Veronica was not always comfortable with that term and the air of pretentiousness that it can imply. She said to me once when asked how she would categorise herself simply that ‘I make things’.
Not always relying on conventional materials she would use whatever was around her, found items, leftovers.
Nothing was wasted, she instinctively had a sustainable mindset. Veronica was constantly encouraging others, interested in what we were doing, how we thought, what made us tick. This can be seen in the countless exhibitions and events she held at Studio 36 and the Community Board outside that she started in 2020 as a brilliant response to the Covid lockdown’

Today we have put up the new board with some of her work:

We would like to thank everyone for the generous donations made in memory of Veronica, both organisations are extremely grateful  – the donation link has now closed but any further donations can be made direct via their websites:

Hospiscare – https://hospiscare.co.uk/
Age UK Exeter – https://www.ageuk.org.uk/exeter/

With best wishes,
The Studio Team & The Gosling Family

The Gosling Family and Studio Team would like to send thanks to everybody for all the thoughtful messages of condolence received, and gratitude to those who attended Veronica’s funeral, both in person and virtually.

Here is a link to her obituary in the Guardian: 
https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2025/dec/21/veronica-gosling-obituary

Warm wishes for the year ahead,
The Studio Team & The Gosling Family

From the Studio Team & The Gosling Family:

Many thanks for all the contributions, board number 56 featuring guest artist Deborah Baker is now up outside Studio 36!

From Veronica’s latest series of decorated plates. Feedback please!