Category: Arts

Blog 19: Treasures at the Crawford art gallery.

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The Crawford Art Gallery another hidden treasure . ‘Portrait of Lennox Robinson’ by artist Margaret Clarke caught my eye and the label descriptor had ‘reason for choice’ which was really useful and very inclusive.

I have included in my pictures ‘Time Flies’ by Wm Gerrard Barry as this still makes me smile.

IMG_0652IMG_0651IMG_0641IMG_0640‘Motivational deficit’ was the main exhibition on the ground floor and included work by eight contemporary Irish artists. The pervasive nature of the recession and austerity. Definitely different view points and different perspectives at the Crawford Gallery

http://www.crawfordartgallery.ie

Blog 18: Mirrorcity at the Hayward.

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Its funny this was not on my agenda or radar when walking along the Southbank. The Hayward is not immediately obvious but the advertising poster image prompt made Me stop. Emerging artists and their take on the challenges of the world’s busiest cities.

The beauty of the river and the architecture around the Hayward Gallery provides the right mix for the launch of a new year. The city and cultural landscape ignites a response.

2014 and my blog has been such a useful foundation for me to build on. The power of memory, the senses and the creative narrative of the cultural world around me is my mix for 2015.

http://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/venues/hayward-gallery

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Blog 17: Taking a break from the hustle and bustle at the Wallace Collection.

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A time when the outside world is stressed, a visit to the Wallace Collection, only minutes from the hustle and bustle of Oxford Street is a must. I found two paintings my calming influence and placed me in the place I needed to be. My blog journey so far is highlighting the importance of senses, my arts and cultural landscape and time for thought.

Saint Catherine of Alexandria attributed to Onorio Marinari

And Isaiah by Ernest Meissonier

The Wallace Collection http://www.wallaceprints.org/image/327235/onorio-marinari-saint-catherine-of-alexandria

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Blog 16: My trip to Brighton and another inspiration moment.

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Women Artists from the fine art collection at the Brighton Museum and Art Gallery.  Early Morning by Dod Procter (was born Doris Shaw). This made me stop in my tracks. The pose, the image and all this creates a feeling of calm. A start of something new.

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A lover of the ballet I am always drawn to something that reminds me of my past. The ballet shoe by Dame Laura Knight and my landscape is developing. www.brighton-hove-rpml.org.uk

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There is no doubt Brighton has a cultural vibrance and is placed in my landscape.

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Blog 15: A sculpture that takes my breadth away, then and now.

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A stroll through hampstead and I come across a sculpture which takes my breadth away. I stop and stare and I am immediately drawn inside this small gallery to view the works of Philip Jackson. Its times like this that highlight how powerful art is and a must for my cultural landscape and my memory diary.

Objects can have such an impact……

Catto Gallery    http://www.cattogallery.co.uk/exhibitions.html

Philip Jackson    http://www.philipjacksonsculptures.co.uk

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Blog 13: Guildhall art gallery what a find! Still the novice blogger…

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Guildhall art gallery is hidden away in Moorgate but what a wonderful experience. Beauty, Faith, Home, Imagination, Love and Leisure all portrayed. ‘The Garden of Eden’ by G Riviere is definitely my great find.

The creation of my cultural landscape has made me think more about the prompts and how exciting it is finding such hidden treasures.

My powerful painting and a must to see and a revisit. So Thoughtful.

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http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/things-to-do/visiting-the-city/attractions-museums-and-galleries/guildhall-art-gallery-and-roman-amphitheatre/Pages/Guildhall%20Art%20Gallery%20default.aspx

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