A unique one-day exhibition will offer the public an extraordinary opportunity to view the life's work of outsider artist NDP Fraser this Sunday, December 7, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at his former home on Portland Road in South Norwood, London. The open house event represents a rare chance to see decades of artwork that has remained largely hidden from public view behind net curtains for 25 years.

Neil Fraser, who lived and worked in the building at 104 Portland Road for a quarter-century, studied at the prestigious Central School of Art during the mid-1970s before establishing himself as an exhibiting artist. His works were displayed in galleries across London and Paris during his active exhibition period. However, Fraser later withdrew from the public art scene while continuing to create collages and assemblages alongside his day job as a painter and decorator.

Fraser's home has been transformed into a treasure trove of artistic creation over the decades. According to those familiar with his work, the house is packed with "funny, surreal assemblages in boxes, like riddles, using repurposed images, toys or parts of them, bits of wood or other natural materials such as pine cones, doll house furniture." His collages have been described as "extraordinary" by those who have had the privilege of viewing them.

The vast collection behind those suburban net curtains represents years of continuous artistic output that most people have never seen. Only family members and close friends have had access to Fraser's extensive body of work throughout his lifetime. This Sunday's open house will mark the first time the general public, particularly neighbors and local community members, will have the opportunity to experience the full scope of his artistic vision.

Following Fraser's death in May 2024, his family made the decision to organize this special viewing before the artwork goes into storage. The collection's final destination remains undetermined, making this weekend's exhibition potentially the last opportunity for public viewing. The family specifically wanted to give neighbors and area residents a chance to see the remarkable artistic legacy that existed quietly in their community for so many years.

The South Norwood Community Kitchen is providing assistance to make this open house event possible. Organizers will welcome donations to support SNCK's continued service to the neighborhood during these challenging times. The community kitchen provides valuable services to local residents and has been instrumental in helping bring this unique cultural event to fruition.

This rare glimpse into the private world of an outsider artist offers visitors a chance to experience decades of creative work that bridges the gap between formal art training and deeply personal artistic expression. Fraser's journey from exhibiting artist to reclusive creator represents a fascinating chapter in contemporary art history that will be accessible to the public for just eight hours this Sunday.