Following her recent appearance on the cover of London Potters magazine, Rare Is delighted to show Nadia’s artworks. Nadia’s work examines the human condition and our relationship with the natural world, exploring contrasts—positive/negative, chaos/order, destruction/resurrection.

She works primarily in paper porcelain, pushing the material to its limits: hand-rolled and extruded slabs, torn edges that reveal cellulose fibre, unpredictable effects from high-temperature firing, and selective 10% gold lustre accents that reference her Iraqi roots.

Born in Scotland and raised between Baghdad and Perth, Nadia trained on the BA Fine Art Ceramics course at Camberwell. Early mentors encouraged experimentation; a commission of 17 pieces for Liberty of London of decorative stoneware vessels and years working with kilns and in crafts and fashion shaped her practical approach and aesthetic discipline. Personal loss and artistic influences (including Cornelia Parker and Nick Cave) prompted the torn-slab series and a move toward “freeze-framed” moments—work that values process, spontaneity, and the tactile traces of making.

In the studio she measures and stains clay precisely, fires to around 1220°C to preserve movement without collapse and uses transfers and photography to layer imagery. Nadia now works from a garden studio, collecting contemporary ceramics with her partner and entering a new, confident phase of production that blends rigorous technique with improvisational, meditative making. 

Welcome to Rare Rediscoveries—a curated selection of forgotten gems and timeless artworks waiting for a new chapter. 

These pieces have been meticulously sourced from our clients' private collections, chosen not just for their aesthetic appeal, but for their cultural significance and the stories they hold. Whether it’s a print that defined a movement or a hidden work that marks the beginning of an artist's journey, "Rare Rediscoveries" offers collectors the chance to own a piece of art history.

Why Collect Rediscovered Art?

Curated Exclusivity: Every piece has been vetted for quality and provenance by our team.

Sustainable Collecting: Giving existing art a new home is one of the most rewarding ways to build a collection.

Timeless Narratives: From early street art prints to contemporary sketches, these works capture a specific moment in time.

Explore the collection, uncover a hidden narrative, and bring a piece of the past into your present. 

We are delighted to show artworks from the Spanish Contemporary artist-Mar Herrera Casariego.Mar is a visual artist living and working in northern Spain. Trained initially in Veterinary Medicine, she has spent the last two decades developing a committed artistic practice that blends careful observation with expressive mark-making. Her work draws on the landscapes, light, and cultural textures of Asturias, exploring memory, the body and the dialogue between figuration and abstraction through painting and mixed media. She has studied with Luis Azón and Irene Cuadrado and broadened her techniques in workshops with José Luis Ceña, Miguel Coronado and Jaime Valero, among others. Herrera Casariego's process balances disciplined technique with experimentation, often layering texture, colour and found materials to create works that invite close looking and quiet reflection. 

Banksy, the pseudonymous street artist, stands as a defining figure in contemporary art. Emerging from the underground graffiti scene in Bristol during the 1990s, he has reshaped the artistic landscape by fusing dark humor with sharp political and social commentary. Renowned for his distinctive stencil technique, Banksy’s artwork is instantly recognizable, known for its clean lines and striking imagery that convey subversive wit and profound messages about societal issues.

What started as impromptu “bombing” on city streets has transformed into a multi-million-dollar art phenomenon. From the renowned "Girl with Balloon" to the immersive Dismaland project, Banksy's career has challenged traditional notions of art ownership and commercialism. His works often explore urgent themes, including social justice, anti-war sentiment, and critiques of modern consumerism, resonating with audiences worldwide.

With no formal gallery representation, Banksy’s market is uniquely independent. Authentic pieces are certified through Pest Control, the sole authority for Banksy artwork verification. Owning a work by Banksy—whether it’s an original canvas or a limited edition print—offers not just an investment but a vital piece of art history that continues to provoke, inspire, and disrupt.

Explore our exclusive collection of Banksy art today, featuring sanctioned prints and authentic pieces that embody the spirit of street art. Join the conversation on social themes and own a slice of this cultural legacy.

Laine Jones is an artist dedicated to capturing the beauty of life's simple moments. Through her work, they explore the frustrations and joys of everyday life, with a keen eye for the elegance found in simplicity and repetition. Drawing inspiration from the mundane, Laine Jones finds artistry in the world around us.

With a background in design and illustration, Laine honed her skills in the advertising industry, crafting major brand campaigns for television, radio, and print. This experience deepened her understanding of human nature and what drives our emotions. An avid observer, Laine Jones is fascinated by the human condition and strives to create visual imagery that resonates and brings smiles to people's faces.

Having made the decision to leave London, Laine now resides on the south coast, where she focuses on painting full-time while raising a daughter. Through her art, Laine invites viewers to appreciate the quiet beauty in life's everyday moments.

Jack Candy-Kemp is a British artist living in Surrey. He studied his Masters in Painting, graduating from Wimbledon College of Arts, UAL in 2018. His practice is centred around tourism. Looking at the liminal spaces between destinations, he portrays the reflective nature and the exhaustion that comes when travelling. His work responds to the way we visualise the contemporary tourist experience and aims to destroy the contrived rose-tinted imagery that we are subjected to on a day-to-day basis.

Jack paints in gouache on primed board and acrylic gouache on canvas, for its matte finish which opposes the glossy pages within a travel brochure. Jack’s inspiration comes from his own travel experiences, literature, and counterculture such as the writings of Henry Rollins and the films of Jim Jarmusch. Jack channels their ability to highlight and interact with spaces that seem otherwise insignificant, injecting them with a new purpose and function.

Jack Candy-Kemp’s artworks are included in private collections and have exhibited in London galleries including Mall Galleries, The Cass Art Prize and The Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2023/24. In 2023 had a solo exhibition ‘Nothing To Write Home About’ at New House Art Space, Guildford. Most recently, Jack has exhibited in NYC with Agora Gallery in 2025 and is currently exhibiting in this years Royal Institute of Painter in Watercolour exhibition at Mall Galleries where he received the Presidents Choice Award.

PERCENT is a London-born mixed-media conceptual artist creating work that doesn’t just hang on walls - it does something.  Each piece is tied to a cause, raising awareness and funds, with a percentage of every sale going to organisations working on the issues the work confronts. Nothing complicated. Just not done often enough.

The idea is simple: if something has value, it should create it.

Blending photography, collage, print and street-led techniques, PERCENT builds images through layering, repetition and disruption. A recurring photocopy tiling effect runs through the work - fractured, misaligned, familiar but not quite right. A reflection of a world that feels increasingly disconnected, and a quiet attempt to piece it back together again. Less about perfection, more about unsettling truths.

The subject matter isn’t subtle. It deals with the things we scroll past, step over, or learn to live with - inequality, consumerism, climate damage, and everything in between. Sometimes the work shouts. Other times it nudges. Occasionally it bites. If it makes you slightly uncomfortable, it’s probably working.  Operating under a pseudonym - so the focus stays on the art, not the artist - PERCENT exists to create work that has consequence, not just meaning. Art with a point, Art that has purpose, Art for good.

Meet Lilly Daffu: Mixed Media Magic with an 80s Soul

Hailing from the suburbs of Surrey, UK, 19-year-old Lilly Daffu is a whirlwind of creativity, blending the tactile appeal of mixed media with a profound obsession for all things 80s. Living under her parents’ roof with her younger brother, Lilly is actively carving out her own artistic niche, finding inspiration in everything from classic films and their catchphrases, to iconic music and nature. 

When the mood strikes and anonymity calls, Lilly becomes “Dafuq.” Under this guise, she leaves behind witty, empowering, and sometimes downright cheeky slogans on bridges and forgotten corners of Surrey – a secret artistic life that keeps the neighbours guessing and her spirit alive. While her family might be vaguely aware of her artistic inclinations, they (and especially the neighbours!) are likely unaware of the clandestine spray-can adventures.

A dedicated vegan, Lilly brings a mindful ethos to her art, creating pieces that are not only visually striking but also ethically considered. She often jokes that she was “born in the wrong decade,” and it’s this deep-seated nostalgia for the era of neon, synthesizers, and iconic sci-fi that fuels her artistic output. Whether it’s the magnetic pull of Stranger Things or the simple joy of a retro arcade games, these influences manifest in her captivating mixed media artworks, filled with texture, bold colours, and a unique sense of playful rebellion. Lilly Daffu’s art is more than just a visual treat; it’s a heartfelt journey back in time, a testament to finding your voice, and a vibrant celebration of the culture that continues to inspire her.