Bradford-born David Hockney, considered to be one of the greatest British artists alive, dazzles with his innovative approach to natural beauty in his stylised landscapes, mostly of his native Yorkshire, in his exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts, due to open on Saturday in London.
The exhibition, jointly curated by independent curator Marco Livingstone and Edith Devaney of the Royal Academy of Arts, focuses on oil paintings by Hockney, but includes charcoal and iPad drawings, sketchbooks, photographs and films too.
Hockney, who was invited to hold the exhibition of his landscapes at the Royal Academy of Arts in 2007, was very clear that he did not want it to be a retrospective of his work. He created huge iPad prints of Yosemite Valley in California, a recreation of 17th century French painter Claude Lorrain’s The Sermon on the Mount and a set of paintings of Yorkshire’s Woldgate Woods.
“The biggest artistic influence on Hockney has been Picasso,” reveals Livingstone, adding that Hockney, who had moved to California in 1964, was drawn back to his Yorkshire roots when he moved back for six months in 1997 to spend time with his dying friend, Jonathan Silver.
Hockney was inspired by his stay in Yorkshire to paint the landscapes of his native county from memory, a combination of his daily visits from his mother’s home to his ill friend’s house and his childhood reminiscences.
“By moving to painting landscapes, I am sure at the back of his mind he must have had a small thought about how he would be able to free himself of Picasso’s influence,” said Livingstone, adding that his use of bold and striking colours is “a way of inviting spectators into the personal space of the painting and experience the feeling for themselves.”
Hockney, who has been living and painting in Bridlington, the seaside town in Yorkshire, which time forgot, as the 74-year-old artist likes to say, has been focusing on examining the same place at different times of day and seasons.
“The quality of light in that part of East Yorkshire is close to magical,” says Edith Devaney, adding that Hockney is completely attuned to the changes brought about by time and seasons.
The changes in the Yorkshire seasons, the cycle of growth and variations in light conditions are best captured in the section of paintings on hawthorn blossoms, the ephemeral white flowers, he refers to as “nature’s erection.”
The centrepiece of the exhibition is the huge The Arrival Of Spring In Woldgate, East Yorkshire painting made up of 32 separate canvases surrounded by 51 iPad drawings of the transition from winter to spring on one small road.
The exhibition has many paintings by Hockney where he has used his oft-repeated grid, dividing a large imposing painting into multiple smaller canvases to give a collage-like image to the painting.
Hockney has carried on this technique, which he developed as part of his early photocollages, to his experimental films on his art too. “The influence of his links to theatre has led to his conviction that his art must be seen and be visible from far, at every level, giving it a grandness very rare to see,” says Devaney.
2012年1月19日星期四
2011年12月14日星期三
Exhibition of Raza’s paintings starts at Nomad Gallery
A solo exhibition of Karachi-based artist Mashkoor Raza started at Nomad Gallery (NG) here on Wednesday.
Over 35 oil paintings featuring fuming horses and semi nude women were put on display, giving an impression of ‘power and beauty’.
Mashkoor is a well-known artist, creating transparency with parts of basic forms of square, circle and triangle on his canvases and abstract images of women and horses; he shows versatility of handling his subject, paints and compositions. He creates aesthetic transparent impressions through which his images adopt varying shapes.
With 25 years of painting experience behind him, Raza figures prominently in the world of Pakistani art. The paintings also featured sun and moon. Mashkoor has maintained popularity at home and abroad.
He uses, in his work, different colours, primarily acrylic. Born in 1950, Raza has a long list of awards he received in the past year. The most recent one is the Presidential Awards for Pride of Performance, achieved in 2007. He has more than 20 solo exhibitions to his credit. He has participated in many group shows.
Raza, in his statement said abstract art perhaps was the only form of art that has minimum margin of creating critiques, because this is a fluent stroke work and only artist’s experience could tell its right or wrong.
Raza’s exceptional energy, combined with passion and patience, bring forth canvases, papers and boards decorated with fuming horses and silent nudes on the one hand and cool compositions with harmonious colours, on the other.
With the passage of time, his work has taken a few turns for the better. His dark colours are shedding a bit of their darkness, turning sedate and somber. Shapes of triangles, square and rectangles emerge softly and silently in their assigned areas. He defines the space, not through linear demarcation but through variation, creating shades in the given colour scheme. His white on white has been replaced with the beauty of painterly colour handling. His achievement of translucency creates a kind of delicacy and highlights poetic qualities.
NG Director Nageen Hyat said despite his spontaneity, Raza kept his fingers on the pulse of his viewers. She said, “It’s what Raza has always done: challenging our views through paintings.”
“Raza’s latest work is experimental, using various techniques and strong imagery. As for the glossy coffee table book, it offers excellent slides of earlier and recent paintings by Raza, along with rich and informative text,” Hayat said.
Over 35 oil paintings featuring fuming horses and semi nude women were put on display, giving an impression of ‘power and beauty’.
Mashkoor is a well-known artist, creating transparency with parts of basic forms of square, circle and triangle on his canvases and abstract images of women and horses; he shows versatility of handling his subject, paints and compositions. He creates aesthetic transparent impressions through which his images adopt varying shapes.
With 25 years of painting experience behind him, Raza figures prominently in the world of Pakistani art. The paintings also featured sun and moon. Mashkoor has maintained popularity at home and abroad.
He uses, in his work, different colours, primarily acrylic. Born in 1950, Raza has a long list of awards he received in the past year. The most recent one is the Presidential Awards for Pride of Performance, achieved in 2007. He has more than 20 solo exhibitions to his credit. He has participated in many group shows.
Raza, in his statement said abstract art perhaps was the only form of art that has minimum margin of creating critiques, because this is a fluent stroke work and only artist’s experience could tell its right or wrong.
Raza’s exceptional energy, combined with passion and patience, bring forth canvases, papers and boards decorated with fuming horses and silent nudes on the one hand and cool compositions with harmonious colours, on the other.
With the passage of time, his work has taken a few turns for the better. His dark colours are shedding a bit of their darkness, turning sedate and somber. Shapes of triangles, square and rectangles emerge softly and silently in their assigned areas. He defines the space, not through linear demarcation but through variation, creating shades in the given colour scheme. His white on white has been replaced with the beauty of painterly colour handling. His achievement of translucency creates a kind of delicacy and highlights poetic qualities.
NG Director Nageen Hyat said despite his spontaneity, Raza kept his fingers on the pulse of his viewers. She said, “It’s what Raza has always done: challenging our views through paintings.”
“Raza’s latest work is experimental, using various techniques and strong imagery. As for the glossy coffee table book, it offers excellent slides of earlier and recent paintings by Raza, along with rich and informative text,” Hayat said.
2011年9月29日星期四
Time for an art attack
Planning the decor of your home with art needs to begin primarily with the finer schematics and design of the place. Art, comprising conventional and experimental paintings and sculptures, are ‘mood enhancers’ and absolute de-stressors from a connoisseur’s perspective. One needs to connect with the creative process at any level, abstract or otherwise, and it could elevate the mood to a more fulfilling experience.
Opines Kiran Bagade, Owner & Gallerist, Gallerie Pablo and art curator, “I, for one, believe in minimalism and a tasteful oil on canvas or acrylic on walls, where there would be play of light, without being in your face - not being obtrusive and merging with the flow.” It is usually considered a wise idea to invest in originals (rather than reproductions) of young upcoming artists.
Established names come with a hefty price tag. Again, the point to note is that while you consult with curators and gallery owners and perhaps artists themselves, it is important that you buy a piece that appeals to your sensibilities. The mantra is simple. It is a decor item that you will use in your home and will look at every day – make sure it’s what you like.
“Let your home speak for you. What works for you may not work for someone else. Often, people tend to let their architects / interior designers decide on the artwork that goes on their walls. The artworks you select must be what your inner self relates to – be they masters or upcoming artists. Take the opinion of your interior designer while selecting the painting, but let the final choice be yours,” says Pheroza Godrej, Owner, Cymroza Art Gallery. Before you start collecting art, get your basics right. “Ask yourself, ‘what is the mood of the space and what types of activity will take place in the space’?
“Once you have decided what you want to use the room for, you can choose a colour theme to suit the function of the room. This gives you the basis for choosing the right art for the space,” advises Jayant Vaitha, Director (Design), Synergy. He further goes on to suggest that the next step would be to choose a style: traditional/classic, modern/contemporary or fun/entertaining.
Just like wall colour, artwork can immediately change the mood and ambience of a room.
“Choosing a style depends on your taste. This allows you to inject your signature style into the interiors through artwork. Make a checklist of the artwork you already have that can be used to decorate your interior space,” he adds.
“You can give existing framed artwork a facelift by changing the frame and re-matting to give them a fresh new look.
“Take note that size and colour are the main aspects to consider when choosing art for your interior space. Work that is too large will overpower the space, while paintings that are too small will be devoured up in the space. You can also stay within your budget by shopping at resale stores for decorative pieces or scan clearance isles at discount stores, furniture stores, and superstores,” Vaitha explains
Opines Kiran Bagade, Owner & Gallerist, Gallerie Pablo and art curator, “I, for one, believe in minimalism and a tasteful oil on canvas or acrylic on walls, where there would be play of light, without being in your face - not being obtrusive and merging with the flow.” It is usually considered a wise idea to invest in originals (rather than reproductions) of young upcoming artists.
Established names come with a hefty price tag. Again, the point to note is that while you consult with curators and gallery owners and perhaps artists themselves, it is important that you buy a piece that appeals to your sensibilities. The mantra is simple. It is a decor item that you will use in your home and will look at every day – make sure it’s what you like.
“Let your home speak for you. What works for you may not work for someone else. Often, people tend to let their architects / interior designers decide on the artwork that goes on their walls. The artworks you select must be what your inner self relates to – be they masters or upcoming artists. Take the opinion of your interior designer while selecting the painting, but let the final choice be yours,” says Pheroza Godrej, Owner, Cymroza Art Gallery. Before you start collecting art, get your basics right. “Ask yourself, ‘what is the mood of the space and what types of activity will take place in the space’?
“Once you have decided what you want to use the room for, you can choose a colour theme to suit the function of the room. This gives you the basis for choosing the right art for the space,” advises Jayant Vaitha, Director (Design), Synergy. He further goes on to suggest that the next step would be to choose a style: traditional/classic, modern/contemporary or fun/entertaining.
Just like wall colour, artwork can immediately change the mood and ambience of a room.
“Choosing a style depends on your taste. This allows you to inject your signature style into the interiors through artwork. Make a checklist of the artwork you already have that can be used to decorate your interior space,” he adds.
“You can give existing framed artwork a facelift by changing the frame and re-matting to give them a fresh new look.
“Take note that size and colour are the main aspects to consider when choosing art for your interior space. Work that is too large will overpower the space, while paintings that are too small will be devoured up in the space. You can also stay within your budget by shopping at resale stores for decorative pieces or scan clearance isles at discount stores, furniture stores, and superstores,” Vaitha explains
2011年6月29日星期三
SPARQ Systems Closes Financing
SPARQ Systems Inc., a developer of smart microinverters for photovoltaic (PV) power systems, has closed a new round of financing, raising $Subscriber content.
Kingston, Ontario based SPARQ Systems, a spin-off company of Queen’s University through PARTEQ Innovations, has developed an efficient and low-cost microinverter solution that produces more AC power from PV panels for longer periods under lower light and partial shadowing conditions.
SPARQ recently entered into a partnership agreement with Sanmina-SCI Corporation (NASDAQ: SANM) to manufacture new microinverters and communications hubs for solar photovoltaic (PV) systems for the consumer market. The solar inverters will be produced for the Canadian market at Sanmina-SCI’s Ottawa facility, which is certified for Ontario’s Feed-in Tariff (FIT) program, and at Sanmina-SCI’s worldwide regional facilities for global demand.
Kingston, Ontario based SPARQ Systems, a spin-off company of Queen’s University through PARTEQ Innovations, has developed an efficient and low-cost microinverter solution that produces more AC power from PV panels for longer periods under lower light and partial shadowing conditions.
SPARQ recently entered into a partnership agreement with Sanmina-SCI Corporation (NASDAQ: SANM) to manufacture new microinverters and communications hubs for solar photovoltaic (PV) systems for the consumer market. The solar inverters will be produced for the Canadian market at Sanmina-SCI’s Ottawa facility, which is certified for Ontario’s Feed-in Tariff (FIT) program, and at Sanmina-SCI’s worldwide regional facilities for global demand.
2011年4月5日星期二
Allied Building Products Distributing Enecsys Micro-Inverters
The solar division of Allied Building Products, a division of Oldcastle Inc. (the North American holding company for CRH PLC), has entered into a distribution partnership with Enecsys, a provider of solar micro-inverter systems for residential and commercial applications.
Allied will be the first North American distributor for Enecsys and will be the first in the U.S. to hold inventory of its micro-inverters, the companies state. The products are on schedule to be stocked this month at Allied's New Jersey; Santa Ana, Calif.; and Hawaii warehouse locations.
Allied will be the first North American distributor for Enecsys and will be the first in the U.S. to hold inventory of its micro-inverters, the companies state. The products are on schedule to be stocked this month at Allied's New Jersey; Santa Ana, Calif.; and Hawaii warehouse locations.
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