In these times that we have so much to think about, I wanted to share one of my artistic adventures.
I had recently moved to a new area and was eager to find a way into the local art scene. Delivering flyers for a workshop I was planning, I stumbled onto a fine art and antique gallery. It was a funky sort of place with a good buying public. The well-connected gallery owner, Mr A, was eager for me to bring my work by. Continue reading
Art Deco by the Sea
It was a wet and blustery day for our visit, so we were relieved to reach the shelter of the Sainsbury Centre, Norwich. A quick coffee, then we joined the 12 pm guided tour of the Art Deco By the Sea exhibition. Our guide was so knowledgeable and dedicated, almost losing her voice but she valiantly soldiered on. She was quite happy for us to dip in and out of the tour as we walked round.
There was something for everyone really…. paintings, furniture, pottery and textiles, all beautifully staged and curated. Continue reading
Local Artist and Printmaker, Sue Welfare, will be exhibiting her work at Welney Wetlands Trust from 1st March 2020 until April 30th 2020
Sue’s work – primarily consisting of limited edition linocuts – is inspired by the Norfolk landscape and its diverse wildlife. Continue reading
‘Fortissimo’ oil on canvas
Solo Exhibition at The Theatre Royal, Norwich
26 March – 22 May 2020
Artworks that convey intense emotion through simple forms and bright colours.
Inspired by sound and movement, this exhibition of entirely new works by Helen Breach oscillate between figurative and abstract. Continue reading
Les Williams, a WNAA member is also President of the Society of Graphic Fine Arts, who are the only national society dedicated to promoting drawing in all mediums in traditional and contemporary formats.
Anyone with an interest in drawing is invited to enter for selection at the UK’s premier gallery space.’
Roger Julien Dufour, Veuve de l’île de Sein (Widow of the Isle of Sein)
Following on from my question “Why do we paint?” in December’s Update, I have carried out further research via the internet [technology can have its rewarding side!] into the source of the tiny print, which was hanging on a cafe wall in Ireland, and so inspired me 22 years ago. It has thrown up some very interesting information, and posed yet more questions. Continue reading
To start 2020, I will be opening my small gallery in Holme Hale for three days-
February 14th,15th,16th, from 10am – 4pm daily.
New work will be on display including fish, woodturning, cards etc. Also, many original paintings will be reduced by 20%.
Tel. 01760 447478 or e-mail hollick.art@tinyworld.co.uk for more information if needed.
Happy New Year!
Christopher Hollick
www.hollickart.co.uk
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A group of 6 WNAA members have been selected to stage an exhibition at the West Acre theatre from 9th March – 4th May 2020.
Selected for their extraordinary talents, these award-winning artists shine out within their own media that includes jewellery & digital art, lino printing, acrylics, pastels, watercolours and oils. Continue reading
Antony Gormley, Subject II, 2019. 10 mm square section mild steel bar, 189 x 51.5 x 37.5 cm. © the Artist. Photo: David Parry / © Royal Academy of Arts
This exhibition had a profound effect on me – I found it inspirational and am so impressed with this man.
Antony Gormley is described as an internationally renowned sculptor. In my mind he is much more than that. Having visited this exhibition I would describe him also as a visionary, philosopher, architect, and engineer. Continue reading
My own version of ‘A Hopeless Dawn’
The reason will often be apparent in the work you produce. For instance, artists will create portraits of pets that are no longer with us. Portrait painters work to a commission. Many paint for the sheer pleasure of creating something visual. Painting is also ideal therapy.
It can take you completely away from ‘ life’s many problems ‘ for a while. Every time you pick up a brush or pencil, do you stop to consider why you are doing this? A professional artist will paint for money, and that has a marked effect on what and why they paint a particular subject. Continue reading