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Maia Ramishvili
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Showing posts with label British art. Show all posts
Showing posts with label British art. Show all posts
Sunday, 24 March 2013
Wednesday, 29 February 2012
Tuesday, 31 January 2012
£1,483 funded; £302 to go!
Very exciting times! We are approaching our target with just three days
remaining on the "We Did This" Crowd Funding site!
£1,483 funded; £302 to go!
This will secure the lease for the Old Lock Up studio for the next six months.
original painting by Rachael Pinks
Online gallery here
Rachael in her studio
Thanks so much to everyone who's contributed,
either directly or by purchasing paintings and prints
from my etsy shop. At least 50%
of any art sales I make up to the deadline on February 4th
will go towards this project.
Many thanks too to all
who've helped to spread the word!
Wednesday, 25 January 2012
Wednesday, 18 January 2012
High summer revisited, mid-January
Summer Storm (II)
Here I was revisiting an older painting idea,
but aiming for a slightly different look, darker and more loose with less clearly defined shapes.
I
I don't normally post such large closeups at full size but in this case I think it's necessary as my camera doesn't capture the effect of looking at the complete painting well at all! I suppose that's only to be expected as it only has one lens for a start- like listening to an elaborate stereo track in mono!
Violets and mauves are notoriously elusive, a camera really can never properly replicate the optical blending effects within our visual systems. The experience of standing in front of a painting is so much more of a rich, multisensory experience. I hope one day to be able to have short video clips (in 3d?! hmm...) ranging over the painting, rather than static shots only.
Tuesday, 15 November 2011
Sunday, 13 November 2011
Meet Me at the Airport: The Midlands Open at the Tarpey
Well, near the airport, anyway... the Tarpey gallery is situated behind a beautiful thatch-roofed house in Castle Donington high street.
Yesterday evening saw the opening night of the Midlands Open exhibition now in its third year.
http://tarpeygallery.com/index.php/art/midlands_open_2011/
One out of the three paintings I had submitted is on display,
Madeleine de Demandolx:
and I was very happy with its positioning and the lighting etc.
A great deal of hard work was clearly involved and to curate such a variety
and quantity of work well is not easy; the results were impressive.
I went along with fellow artist Rachael Pinks, (to whom huge thanks for making me aware
of the event and making it accessible to me as I don't drive.)
Two of her abstract paintings are on view there currently, in the main gallery room.
http://rachaelpinksart.wordpress.com/2011/11/09/midlands-open-at-the-tarpey-gallery/
I really like the gallery interior; the weathered red brick on several walls
contrasts well with the more conventional carte blanche setup.
I was surprised how well certain works look against these walls,
lending them a backdrop with mellow character. (I was similarly intrigued
at how good several paintings looked against a background of living foliage,
at the recent Apple Day event!) I regret not taking a camera along, but wasn't
sure of the etiquette in these matters. It was good to see the high standard
of work included, and the variety of media, techniques and subject matter.
The balance struck between abstract and figurative seemed well thought out.
I was drawn as I often seem to be, to the printmaking side of things.
More ceramic works would have been welcome, but space was at a
premium, clearly and the limited amount of 3d work on show was great.
A few personal highlights: Two stone litho works by Serena Smith,
Pastorale I and II from the Exegesis series, particularly caught my eye.
Chris Pickup 's Turquoise Door.
John Paul Cooke's Untitled 890 (oil on board)
- as an aside, this was also very well framed,as Rachael pointed out to me.
It's a tribute to the framer that I had been aware only of the painting itself
up to that moment, yet when I switched focus to the framing,
it seemed perfect.)
Ashop for Joan, a small oil and varnish on canvas by Michael Bruzon on
display in the lobby of the main house, appealed to us both.
I also enjoyed the sculptures in resin and wire by Jason Carey, and
Sarah Fiander 's winning sculpture Pale Vessel (which I immediately
wanted to curl up and sail away in) and related painting.
The joint prizewinner was Inge Tong, for her Anon series.
It was exciting to see all the work together, jostling for attention inevitably,
but conjuring up a strong sense of a lively contemporary art community
in the region. This was a busy two-hour event and this inevitably meant
it wasn't possible to take everything in, or indeed connect with any artists
(I'm rubbish at schmoozing and we kept having to flee outside to cool down
and top up on oxygen!) - altho I did meet Andy Parkinson very briefly!
But I hope to discover more in the coming weeks and share my finds here.
and Machiavellian
The exhibition continues until Christmas Eve.
WEDS - SAT : 11AM - 6PM
TARPEY GALLERY
77 HIGH STREET
CASTLE DONINGTON
DE74 2PQ
http://tarpeygallery.com/index.php/art/contact/
Yesterday evening saw the opening night of the Midlands Open exhibition now in its third year.
http://tarpeygallery.com/index.php/art/midlands_open_2011/
One out of the three paintings I had submitted is on display,
Madeleine de Demandolx:
and I was very happy with its positioning and the lighting etc.
A great deal of hard work was clearly involved and to curate such a variety
and quantity of work well is not easy; the results were impressive.
I went along with fellow artist Rachael Pinks, (to whom huge thanks for making me aware
of the event and making it accessible to me as I don't drive.)
Two of her abstract paintings are on view there currently, in the main gallery room.
http://rachaelpinksart.wordpress.com/2011/11/09/midlands-open-at-the-tarpey-gallery/
I really like the gallery interior; the weathered red brick on several walls
contrasts well with the more conventional carte blanche setup.
I was surprised how well certain works look against these walls,
lending them a backdrop with mellow character. (I was similarly intrigued
at how good several paintings looked against a background of living foliage,
at the recent Apple Day event!) I regret not taking a camera along, but wasn't
sure of the etiquette in these matters. It was good to see the high standard
of work included, and the variety of media, techniques and subject matter.
The balance struck between abstract and figurative seemed well thought out.
I was drawn as I often seem to be, to the printmaking side of things.
More ceramic works would have been welcome, but space was at a
premium, clearly and the limited amount of 3d work on show was great.
A few personal highlights: Two stone litho works by Serena Smith,
Pastorale I and II from the Exegesis series, particularly caught my eye.
Chris Pickup 's Turquoise Door.
John Paul Cooke's Untitled 890 (oil on board)
- as an aside, this was also very well framed,as Rachael pointed out to me.
It's a tribute to the framer that I had been aware only of the painting itself
up to that moment, yet when I switched focus to the framing,
it seemed perfect.)
Ashop for Joan, a small oil and varnish on canvas by Michael Bruzon on
display in the lobby of the main house, appealed to us both.
I also enjoyed the sculptures in resin and wire by Jason Carey, and
Sarah Fiander 's winning sculpture Pale Vessel (which I immediately
wanted to curl up and sail away in) and related painting.
The joint prizewinner was Inge Tong, for her Anon series.
It was exciting to see all the work together, jostling for attention inevitably,
but conjuring up a strong sense of a lively contemporary art community
in the region. This was a busy two-hour event and this inevitably meant
it wasn't possible to take everything in, or indeed connect with any artists
(I'm rubbish at schmoozing and we kept having to flee outside to cool down
and top up on oxygen!) - altho I did meet Andy Parkinson very briefly!
But I hope to discover more in the coming weeks and share my finds here.
Two other paintings, Caw and Clatter
and Machiavellian
are also currently held by the gallery. All three works are available for purchase.
The exhibition continues until Christmas Eve.
WEDS - SAT : 11AM - 6PM
TARPEY GALLERY
77 HIGH STREET
CASTLE DONINGTON
DE74 2PQ
http://tarpeygallery.com/index.php/art/contact/
Thursday, 8 September 2011
Exhibiting at Wirksworth Festival This Weekend
This coming weekend (10th and 11th of September) my work will form a part of Wirksworth Festival's Visual Art Trails.
The fantastic opening weekend when art takes over the town
The whole town becomes a gallery with more than 170 artists and makers showing their work in private homes, historic building, gardens, shop windows and churches. A great chance to buy affordable art, meet the artists and take a peek at some of Derbyshire's best interiors!
Stay for the whole day and enjoy our FREE events in the evening. The Launch of StarDisc on the 10th September at 7:00pm followed by a screening of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'presented by QUAD at 8:30pm will provide an exciting end to the fantastic first day.
On the 11th September at 3:00pm, the Festival will be embracing its historic roots with'Clypping the Church' taking place at St Mary's Church in the heart of Wirksworth. Everyone is welcome to take part in this ancient ceremony which sees the the congregation join hands in thanksgiving to completely encircle the Church.
Other events taking place will be 'Unbroken Thread', a site-specific, multi-media installation performed by felt-maker Denise Stanton, choreographer Debbi Hedderwick and musician Tullis Rennie and a vibrant outdoor production of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' performed by acclaimed theatre company Jagged Fence in a stunning setting setting.
On the 11th September at 3:00pm, the Festival will be embracing its historic roots with'Clypping the Church' taking place at St Mary's Church in the heart of Wirksworth. Everyone is welcome to take part in this ancient ceremony which sees the the congregation join hands in thanksgiving to completely encircle the Church.
Other events taking place will be 'Unbroken Thread', a site-specific, multi-media installation performed by felt-maker Denise Stanton, choreographer Debbi Hedderwick and musician Tullis Rennie and a vibrant outdoor production of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' performed by acclaimed theatre company Jagged Fence in a stunning setting setting.
Just opened in April 2011, the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway Wirksworth to Duffield line will be running Festival Specials, starting from 9:10am from Duffield with the last train from Wirksworth at 6:20pm.
My work will be on view in the Old School House, Wood Street, Wirksworth (rather than in Groom' s Cottage Coldwell street as listed in the trail guide)
http://www.wirksworthfestival.co.uk/home/trails-weekend-10th-11th-september/artists
My work will be on view in the Old School House, Wood Street, Wirksworth (rather than in Groom' s Cottage Coldwell street as listed in the trail guide)
http://www.wirksworthfestival.co.uk/home/trails-weekend-10th-11th-september/artists
edited to add: Heartfelt thanks to Moira and Ivan, the venue hosts, and to Rachael Pinks, fellow exhibiting artist, for being so kind and supportive!
Rachael is a wonderful artist and she has a great art blog here.
Rachael is a wonderful artist and she has a great art blog here.
Monday, 27 June 2011
Breton Ballad, Machiavellian
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Breton Ballad oil on canvas, 20 x 16 |
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Machiavellian oil on canvas, 20 x 16 |
Thursday, 2 June 2011
Friday, 20 May 2011
Tuesday, 10 May 2011
Flowers of the Wind
Flowers of the Wind
oil on canvas panel, 15 x 11 inches approx.
We've had some breezy days over here lately
and this made me aware of the strength of flowers as well as their delicacy,
how they ride along in this boisterous game.
etsy link
Wednesday, 4 May 2011
Laughing Song
oil on canvas board, 16 x 13 "
"When the green woods laugh with the voice of joy,
And the dimpling stream runs laughing by;
When the air does laugh with our merry wit,
And the green hill laughs with the noise of it;
When the meadows laugh with lively green,
And the grasshopper laughs in the merry scene;
When Mary and Susan and Emily
With their sweet round mouths sing 'Ha ha he!'
When the painted birds laugh in the shade,
Where our table with cherries and nuts is spread:
Come live, and be merry, and join with me,
To sing the sweet chorus of 'Ha ha he!' "
-William Blake, 'Laughing Song', from 'Songs of Innocence'
A number of interesting musical settings to Blake poems, by Jeff Gillett, are here:
http://www.youtube.com/user/JandEGillett#p/u/4/M9pvcWA8fYA
etsy link
Thursday, 21 April 2011
King of the Wood (Beer and Butterflies)
10 by 8 inches, oil on canvas board. 20th April 2011
etsy link
The garden is all a-flutter with orange-tipped and yellow butterflies lately!
Thursday, 14 April 2011
Tuesday, 25 January 2011
Saturday, 15 January 2011
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