"Observations"
featuring Gail Bracegirdle
and Paul Grecian
June 4 - July 5, 2015
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 6, 5-8pm
Do artists really see the world differently, or do they just need to
express themselves in different ways? Artists' Gallery's June two-person
show featuring the works of painter Gail Bracegirdle and fine art
photographer Paul Grecian will deal with how artists "see" their
subjects.
For Gail Bracegirdle, the most important inspiration for her artwork is
"looking at the subject and being able to study it carefully." Each of
her paintings -- whether a floral, garden scene, landscape or still life
-- is approached in a similar way. "I always aim for accuracy, but
composition is also very important," Bracegirdle informs. "Even my
abstract paintings begin by focusing on a small fragment of a subject
that has caught my attention." She also adds, "I always find painting
like this a rather meditative process."
It is the careful study of their subjects and the meditative approach to
their work which ties the art of Bracegirdle and Grecian together in
this show.
"Observation is the first step in the creative process," asserts Paul
Grecian who has been a gallery member since 2009. Grecian continues "I
have always been drawn to details and inspired by nature." An interest
in nature led Grecian to a degree in Psycho-biology and a career in
industry. But 12 years ago that same interest led to a career change to
the arts. In this group of works for sale are selected pieces that
reflect individual moments, impressions and inspirations. "They are tied
together in that way," Grecian says, "rather than by their subject
matter or content."
And don't forget - while we feature 2 artists each month, all 16
Artists' Gallery artists have work on display, and there's always a good variety of artwork to enjoy.
