Although I know I have not finished with the Africa Series, and have many more ideas to explore, I had to change gears for two exhibitions that had set themes. Firstly there was one at a private home, and I was asked to do some of my historic buildings for that. It was in a recently built stunning house that really lends itself to being used as a gallery. The house is a modern farmhouse, built in contemporary African style. It has earthy textures and colours, but wonderful open uncluttered spaces, high ceilings, extra tall doors, and great lighting. The owner invited 5 painters and a ceramicist to exhibit, and I was delighted to be one of them, as I love the work of the others, and our work goes so well together. In addition, she has taken a musician under her wing, because he does not have enough money to continue his studies at University, but is really talented. So on Friday and Saturday evenings, she combined the art exhibition with a music recital, as a benefit concert for this young man. We had dinner by candlelight, next to a blazing log fire, and listened to him performing Classical Guitar works, with some of his fellow students. It was a magical evening. Sales were good, and I felt really privileged to be part of this stylish event!
Here are some of the new works I did for that exhibition:
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Title: Looking across the bay from Richmond Hill
Size 2000 x 500mm
One of the things I adore about living in the old historic Richmond Hill area is the panoramic views across the bay, usually with interesting little cottages in the foreground.
Title: 78 St Phillips St
Size 400 x 400 mm
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I have painted this house before but it is one of my favourites so I did a bigger version of it.
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Title: Cora Terrace 2
Size: 400 x 400 mm
Another one that I decided to do again on a larger canvas. (The curls at the bottom are from the holder at the exhibition)
Title: Rainy Day in Central
Size: 800 x 900 mm
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Looking down Lawrence Street in Central, across Russell Road towards Richmond Hill, I was attracted by the reflections on the rainwashed streets.
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Title: Looking across Russell Road
Size 700x950 mm
Another view from Central towards Richmond Hill, looking across the Russell road graveyard to the Dutch Reformed Church in Edward Street.
Then on Friday, an exhibition entitled "Beacons" opens at the Khune Boekkooi Gallery. It is a nice topic and I have had fun interpreting it in different ways. Some of the Africa series are for this one, (beacon of hope) and a couple of churches (beacon of light!) as well as the more obvious lighthouses, I have a thing for them anyway so I enjoyed doing a few of my favourite one at Seal Point and some straight from the recesses of my strange mind!
Title: When you go down, I'll still be here
Size 700 x 950 mm
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more fun and fantasy! A painting like this, which evolves from no pre-conceived idea is the perfect example of the words written by Sandy Carlson, that are on my side bar....
"Colors that bleed don't, actually,
But might if they were living things.
Rather, they go outside the lines
On purpose or by accident
Creating an effect you may not have hoped for
When you placed them there
Or when you showed up to watch:
Sharp clarity, a gentle blurring, a mess?
It is what it is.
Colors bleed."
3 comments:
I can only imagine the time involved
producing such outstanding works as these. Yiu do have a very creative and caring mind. here are not many of those around.
thanks for the generous comment! :)
Really really love the 'When you go down I'll be there' painting!!
Love ya
Laus
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