{"id":71495,"date":"2026-05-14T10:56:56","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T10:56:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shefnews.co.uk\/?p=71495"},"modified":"2026-05-14T12:36:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T12:36:38","slug":"silent-thunder-sheffield-artist-turns-chaos-into-colour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shefnews.co.uk\/index.php\/2026\/05\/14\/silent-thunder-sheffield-artist-turns-chaos-into-colour\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Silent Thunder&#8221; Sheffield artist turns chaos into colour"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Artist Elesha Searles says art is her &#8220;Silent Thunder&#8221; when the world feels chaotic, inspiring the title of her new exhibition at Airy Fairy caf\u00e9 on London Road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Running until 30 May, the exhibition combines vivid colours with innovative UV lights effects to create an immersive experience for visitors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Searles said: &#8220;I make art because it makes me feel connected to the universe, I called this exhibition silent thunder because when the world gets a little crazy, art is my medicine.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The exhibition features full scale artworks supplied with UV torches, alongside prints and charity cards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ten percent of proceeds from sales will be donated to the Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"&#039;Silent Thunder&#039;: Sheffield artist turning chaos into colour\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4xSe0JHMro0?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; 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