PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION by Barbara King

Thursday 22nd to Monday 26th August 2024
10am to 4pm
Ringstead Village Hall, High Street, Ringstead
West Norfolk PE36 5JU
 
Exploring how musical terminology can enhance our visual experience.
Can a painting be described as a Rhapsody? In music the term is used to describe something irregular in form, an improvisation. So, yes.  If George Gershwin can use the colour blue to describe his rhythmic jazzy ‘Rhapsody’ then ‘Rhapsody in Green’ can be used to describe my painting of barleycorn blowing in the wind.

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Visit to Time Horizon at Houghton Hall

Time to see why this installation is already drawing record numbers of visitors.
We drove through the gates of Houghton Hall and joined a long line of cars very slowly making their way to the car park -proof this is a popular exhibition.
Luckily for us we had a picnic with us and there was plenty of time to munch our sandwiches as we edged along.
We started to spot naked iron men among the trees and in the fields all staring into the distance. Some on pillars, some on the ground and some immersed into the ground.
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Art Adventures In Cornwall

I spent 10 days in Cornwall this Spring, with half of this time working intensively alongside other artists on a ‘retreat’ at the St Ives School of Painting. The studios are right next to Porthmeor Beach, so a lovely place to go to work!

I found that there were only 5 of us plus lead artists Ilker Cinarel and Camilla Dixon. They were both totally inspirational and forced us all out of our comfort zones while being very supportive.

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North Norfolk Open Studios

Saturday 25th May until 2nd June

Yes, North Norfolk has slipped into West Norfolk!!  
There’s a trail of assorted artists and craft-persons through Castle Acre, West Acre, East Walton, Pentney & Blackborough End.
Starts on Saturday 25th May until 2nd June.  Do come along and say ‘hello’! Read more …

IN CONVERSATION WITH HELGA JOERGENS

Helga Joergens

Interview with Cultural Dose

Prepare to delve into the mesmerizing realm of Helga Joergens’ artistic journey as she shares her inspirations and creative process in an interview with Cultural Dose as she features on our Spring 24 cover. From the enchanting allure of Salvador Dalí’s surreal landscapes to the profound impact of her academic studies, Joergens offers a captivating glimpse into the genesis of her extraordinary artistry. Join us as we unravel the mysteries of her imagination, where every stroke of the brush beckons us into a world where reality and dreams converge with breathtaking beauty.

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