café roma - ljubica jankovic lazaric - gallery roma
Café Roma was renovated in 2025, in loving memory of Ljubica Jankovic Lazaric, by her husband Boris and her children Lea and Filip. Ljubica was born in Croatia in 1950 and lived her life across Iran, Austria, India, Lebanon, Croatia and the UK . She was a documentary film director who made more than 200 documentaries in her lifetime. Her
Café Roma was renovated in 2025, in loving memory of Ljubica Jankovic Lazaric, by her husband Boris and her children Lea and Filip. Ljubica was born in Croatia in 1950 and lived her life across Iran, Austria, India, Lebanon, Croatia and the UK . She was a documentary film director who made more than 200 documentaries in her lifetime. Her movies primarily focused on the lives of people and social themes. She was also an amateur painter and a great proponent of all art forms. Ljubica passed away at the Royal Marsden Hospital on June 20, 2024.
She spent many days at Café Roma during her treatment at the RMH. Her family and her hugely appreciate the excellent care the team at the Royal Marsden, Dr John Butler and Dr Susan Lalondrelle provided and by the warmth and hospitality that Café Roma, Elvin and his family always offered.
The gallery is curated by Dr John Butler, who is a leading gynaecological surgeon at the Royal Marsden and the conduit behind the renovation. He lovingly treated Ljubica and many patients just like her and is also a keen photographer.
Special thanks for the renovation go to Amelia Carter and Agata Wejchert who kindly donated their time to
The gallery is curated by Dr John Butler, who is a leading gynaecological surgeon at the Royal Marsden and the conduit behind the renovation. He lovingly treated Ljubica and many patients just like her and is also a keen photographer.
Special thanks for the renovation go to Amelia Carter and Agata Wejchert who kindly donated their time to design the interior of the café, and to Leszek who carried out the renovation.
In difficult times, good people bring light and joy, helping us walk the deeply human journey we all share. We hope that the Café’s new look, as well as it’s gallery will continue to bring joy to everyone who comes to visit.
LOUISE DIGGLE
I’m a Chelsea based plein air painter. I work outside in all weathers.
My work is all about light - the way it hits and transforms places, streets and corners. The beauty is in the moment; the knowledge that the light will change makes it even more special.
I work mainly in pastel as it can be worked rapidly and has a marvellous glow. I love the fragile quality of it too. I’ve recently got back into oils; I enjoy squeezing the paint out of the tube.
There are two free light shows a day, sunrise and sunset and four different seasons - never ending subject matter. Art is a form of communication and I hope that my work conveys my wonder of the world.
I’m a member of the Pastel Society, Chelsea Art Society, Wapping Group of Artists and the Small Paintings Group and my studio is at Wimbledon Art Studios.
I have exhibited at the Jerram Gallery, Moorwood Art, Found Gallery, Russell Gallery, Panter & Hall and Piers Feetham Gallery amongst others.
Awards received at the Pastel Society 2024 & 2019, Chelsea Art Society and the RBA. I was joint winner of the Sloane Stanley show at CAS last year
This is an exhibition very close to my heart as three worlds come together in this exhibition: health, painting and place.
Painting is my profession and also my passion. I’m lucky enough to be able to combine the two - but even luckier to be alive thanks to the incredible expertise, skill and kindness of the team at the Royal Marsden Hospital.
My painting has also helped with my treatment. Scrutinising colour and light is endlessly absorbing for me.