Its not the Pier Arts Gallery but.....
Posted: Tuesday, 04 December 2007 |
I am going to blow my own trumpet now and blatantly advertise the fact that the Shapinsay Heritage Centre situated above the Smithy Restaurant is having an exhibition of Crafts and Art up until Christmas.
The members of the Art Classes that I attend have a collection of paintings etc on show and various goodies are for sale by the very talented ladies and gents of Shapinsay.
If you get time please come over you never know you might bump into me.
Remember its only 21 days to Christmas
The members of the Art Classes that I attend have a collection of paintings etc on show and various goodies are for sale by the very talented ladies and gents of Shapinsay.
If you get time please come over you never know you might bump into me.
Remember its only 21 days to Christmas
Comments
Hi Barebraes, the chance of meeting with you would be good enough reason to visit the show. Is Hooch guarding the door?
mjc from NM,USA
If only I could ... Good luck with the exhibition!
Jill from EK
I see van Gogh's a member. He's lasted well.
Flying Cat from an admiring glance and a furry hug
No it's not the Pier but that is immaterial. Without the myriad small galleries all over the place the Pier and even the mighty Tate count for little. There needs to be a spectrum of talent and everyone who wishes to exhibit must start somewhere. Personally I love the little galleries of the world
Hyper-Borean from The South Bank
Potato eaters: van Gogh of course, not Rembrandt, but somehow I have always associated it with Rembrandt. I first saw the van Gogh collection in Amsterdam (in the basement of the Stedelijk Modern Art Museum - was it not?) in my youth, long ago, before it moved into its new quarters. I guess I associate such stark gloominess with Rembrandt, and van Gogh with the sunny south of France. Strange how the mind works and how often first impressions have such overriding impact. I did make a pilgrimage (by bike) to Groot-Zundert, where van Gogh was born. Just for the heck of it. That's one thing in the Netherlands: take the train with bike, pedal, take the train home. As the country is mostly flat, with good bike paths, and if you are wise enough to go with the wind, biking is rather painless.
mjc from NM,USA
Perhaps I should sell my Sunflowers and retire. But as for cuting off my ear I don't think so
Barebraes from Shapinsay
Van Gogh and Rembrandt were painting by the sea one day and Rembrandt said, "Dammit, I've forgotten my palette knife!" "Don't worry, matey", says van Gogh, "I've got one 'ere." F'nar f'nar!! Keep up the good work Mrs B, and I'll commission a moody seascape for the office if you're up for it.
chopper from back to work on monday
For symmetry's sake, Barebraes, keep both ears. ("Orff with both of them"! Surely not?). # I assume you go to Kirkwall for arts supplies, or do you get them shipped to you from far and wide?
mjc from NM,USA
Glad to hear that your in full time employment again Chopper. Moody landscape on its way. Mjc the art supplies come from various sources but I admit mainly from t'internet.
Barebraes from Shapinsay
mjc has now conjured up an image - van Gogh, Rembrandt and Orff all on the beach. Two painting and one humming O! Fortuna!
chopper from a tree with a brain in it
In one of the many episodes of Midsomer Murders, Inspector what's his name, went to an auction of local works by artists (incl. his wife), proceeds to a good cause. The artists' spouses spent good money to make sure they did not meet the rolling pin or worse accidents when they get home. Such is life.
mjc from NM,USA
Quite right too!
Flying Cat from mpu's not that daft!
We moved here in September 05 and have met many good friends. What more could you want from life.
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