Semi-abstract visions

Published on 06/09/2012 18:00

ELEVEN Sayle Gallery Artists have contributed to the mixed exhibition Sculpture and Semi-Abstract Paintings, which opens tomorrow (Friday, September 7).

Once again the Gallery’s Artists have risen to the challenge and submitted works which, for some, diverge from their usual styles.

‘Semi-Abstract’ is a term which refers to paintings in which the subject remains recognisable although the forms are highly stylised, and the artists responded to this theme and produced new works accordingly.

Brigid Stowell, who is exhibiting four new pieces, describes her work: ‘These new works are a continuation of my paintings of the streets of Douglas and I was interested in simplifying the familiar landscape and landmarks yet still creating a recognisable depiction of the area.’

She said: ‘In my paintings of the Quay, I’ve taken this further – investigating the juxtaposition of the old familiar landmarks with tall, imposing new ones, which many people find uncomfortable and ‘unnatural’.

‘I suppose you could call it a representation of an ever-changing manmade landscape – new and old, side-by-side.’ (See page 30 for Brigid’s Top Ten.)

Alongside the paintings, a selection of ceramic sculpture by Manos Kalamenios and Colleen Corlett will also be on display and James Duggan has contributed both paintings and ‘assemblages’ – a term which was coined in the 1950s but harks back to early 20th century cubism, and refers to three-dimensional compositions of found objects.

Other artists who are taking part include Jelena Benson, Bruno Cavellec, Nancy Corkish, Alan Croll, Gillian Hinds, Andrea Jeavons and Rosi Robinson.

The Sayle Gallery is in the Villa Marina Arcade in Douglas and is open 10am to 5pm on Tuesday to Saturday, 1.30pm to 4.30pm on Sundays and 1pm to 5pm on Mondays.

Sculpture and Semi-Abstract Paintings continues until Sunday, September 30. Admission is free.

For more information call the Sayle Gallery on 674557 or visit www.saylegallery.com

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