Sunday Selections was originally brought to us by Kim, of Frogpondsrock, as an ongoing meme where participants could post previously unused photos languishing in their files.
Huge thanks to Cie who gave me this wonderful Sunday Selections image (which I forgot to use last week).
The meme was then continued by River at Drifting through life. Sadly she has now stepped aside (though she will join us some weeks), and I have accepted the mantle.
The rules are so simple as to be almost non-existent. Post some photos under the title Sunday Selections and link back to me. Clicking on any of the photos will make them embiggen.
I usually run with a theme. A little while ago on a grey day we headed off to The Beaver Galleries. This is a privately owned gallery which showcases the work of Australian artists (existing and emerging) across a wide range of genres, including sculpture, ceramics, paintings, glass, jewellery, textiles... There is always something to delight in, and the cafe is good too.
Today I am going to focus on an eclectic mix of things which took my eye.
These eucalyptus leaves in cups stand outside the galleries' main entrance. I didn't get either the name of either the artist or the work (an omission I will rectify later).
The gallery encloses a courtyard area which is filled with sculptures many of which have been there some time. Given the prices I am not surprised they are slow to shift (which is not to say that I think they are over priced).
I really liked this one. 'Hiije' by Clara Hali. The $27,500 price tag puts it well out of my league though.
Others which I liked in the courtyard included these (sadly not getting the name of the artist or the work was a theme to this trip).
I adore magpies and these immediately caught my eye. Both are by Dianne Fogwell and are linocut on archival rag paper. They are labelled as unique which I assume means only one print was made from each linocut (they were a little over $3000 each).
I really liked the wintry landscape in the foyer too - an entirely appropriate image on a windy day where we never reached double figure temperatures.
I will do better about attribution on future visits. We have another treat in store too - our National Gallery's winter exhibition is largely devoted to Monet. We will go, and post(s) will follow.
Some hefty price tags. I know artists need to be paid for their time, but by that reasoning, authors should make fifty-thousand per book. Less if they write fast, of course.
ReplyDeleteAlex J. Cavanaugh: Some artists and writers ARE properly paid for their time, inspiration and work. Most are not.
DeleteOriginal art is a wonderful thing to collect, and when I still worked and had a regular paycheque I indulged myself, and I own some fine works. I never paid the kind of prices you cite, and I suppose the artist can ascribe a value to the work, but the willingness of the buyer to pay it is the ultimate arbiter. Doubtless you had a fine and interesting visit to the gallery, and the promotion of Australian art is to be commended.
ReplyDeleteDavid M. Gascoigne: I also indulged myself while working (to the tune of hundreds rather than thousands though). I remember (and may be wrong) that my father also exhibited his work in the Beaver Gallery from time to time.
DeleteBeautiful work. Beyond my means I’m afraid.
ReplyDeleteMarie Smith: I am grateful to be able to see it without needing to buy it (and many of the pieces I love are too big for our home anyway).
DeleteOh I loved these so much! I especially like the wicker chair picture, and the beautiful leafy sculptures. Thank you so much for taking me along, EC. :-)
ReplyDeleteDJan: I really, really liked the woman in the wicker chair in front of the oven.
DeleteI like to see Australian art as well.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week.
Caterina: I like to see art where ever it comes from. I hope your week is wonderful too.
DeleteAn eclectic, interesting array, that is for sure. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI hope the week ahead treats you kindly, EC...cuddles to Jazz. :)
Lee: Thank you. A busy week ahead before a frantically busy week after that. Jazz is thriving as I hope your furry overlords are.
DeleteSome great art work there.
ReplyDeleteJamie Ghione: I have never been to these galleries when I haven't fallen in love. Never, ever.
DeleteSo many wonders. Thanks for sharing. Enjoy your weekend:)
ReplyDeleteSandra Cox: The world is filled with wonders isn't it? I hope your weekend is great. I am battling domestic chores here.
DeleteWhat an interesting gallery! Thank you for taking us along. I am very fond of glass pieces, and some of these are very good. Birds and trees always appeal to me, too.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to (y)our Monet visit.
Alexia: I am also very, very fond of glass pieces, and the Beaver Gallery always has some beauties (some of which have found their way here.
DeleteI expect we will wait a week or two to see the Monet exhibition until the initial crush subsides. We will do though (of course).
Is always wonderful to see some unique art works. The creativity and thinking of artists never cease to amaze me.
ReplyDeleteCountryMum: Me too. I am so often awed by artists across a range of genres.
DeleteBeautiful art. My favorite is Hiije by Clara Hali but the price tag is way, way over my means.Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the weekend.
Hugs, Julia
Julia: I loved that piece too (and another bigger piece of hers in the courtyard, but both were way over my means too. I hope whoever does buy them loves them as we did.
DeleteIncredible glass. What wonderful trips you take.
ReplyDeleteJoanne Noragon: The glass is beautiful isn't it. There was more of it too. I think we go to some lovely places. Himself thinks we don't get out often enough.
DeleteThe $27,500 price tag would be our whole entire yearly income.
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peppylady (Dora): I think that piece is out of most people's reach. I suspect it is aimed at businesses.
DeleteSince I am a fan of all kinds of birds, the magpies caught my eye. The glass pieces are extra beautiful. Here where I live we have many artists of all kinds so handmade pieces are found everywhere, but I don't buy them anymore. I have my sister's sculpture, her drawings and my own paintings in my house. I also have wonderful woodwork by my niece. We have a glass blowing studio here and I'd love to have some pieces by that artist, but his work is way out of my league. I enjoy your photos so much and your description of what you see on your visits to galleries and parks.
ReplyDeleteGlenda Beall: How lucky you are to have artists in the family as well as in the area. We have a glass blowing studio relatively close and I love to watch the artists at work and, very occasionally, fall in lust with one of their pieces.
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DeleteThere is so much beautiful art in this world, and so little time to enjoy it all. The magpies are especially lovely.
We are finally at our destination, and i just threw together a bunch of quick snaps for the first day.
messymimi: I really liked the magpies too, and am a big fan of the birds in their natural state as well. I will head over and check out your Sunday Selections soon, and hope you are relaxing.
DeleteFabulous...The trees and the magpies had me. Of course, I probably can't afford anything there but it certainly beats window shopping in other places. Was your week okay?
ReplyDeletee: Are you feeling better? I do hope so. The trees and the magpies had me as well, despite not being able to afford them. Window shopping in galleries has a heap of charm for me.
DeleteOur week had some challenging bits, but worked out reasonably well. More challenges ahead for both of us in the next two weeks though.
Fingers and toes crossed for you and yes, much better here thanks!
Deletee: Thank you. Mostly issues for himself this week, and for me in the two weeks afterwards. I am very glad you are better.
DeleteI also like the Magpie art but certainly an eclectic mix. Looking forward to seeing your images of Monet art. Have a lovely week ahead.
ReplyDeleteMargaret Birding For Pleasure: I have decidedly eclectic tastes. The Monet trip won't be immediate, but it will happen.
DeleteI really like some of those things! Monet is a wonderful goal.
ReplyDeleteBill: A goal I expect to realise (which is not true of a lot of my goals).
DeleteI like Hiije too, the wood looks warm and wonderful, but $27,500 is more than I ever made in a whole year when I was working! the other works are nice, but nothing struck me as "buyable", not for me anyway.
ReplyDeleteRiver: Hiije is bronze, but it does look wonderful doesn't it? We much more often window shop at the gallery than actually spend money. The staff show no sign that they mind either, which is one of the reasons we keep going back.
DeleteBronze! That explains the cost a bit more. It looks so much like polished wood, so warm looking.
DeleteRiver: It does look warm doesn't it? Which bronze often doesn't. Given the grey day, that was particularly impressive.
DeleteLove the chair-in-front-of-the-fire!
ReplyDeleteAnd Di Fogwell's print.I think I have a book of hers here...if I can find it I'll boomerang it!
And, yes, the "unique" on a signed work indicates that it cannot be replicated.
dinahmow: That chair in front of the range spoke to me too. If you do have a book of her work I would love to see it. And thanks for confirming that my half educated guess about unique was right.
DeleteBeautiful objects EC.
ReplyDeleteBob Bushell: We thought so.
DeleteThere are some terrific works on display. While I am not so keen on Hiije, I love the rest. Nicely photographed too.
ReplyDeleteAndrew: We have never gone there and not found things to admire. And thank you re the photos.
DeleteWOW...these are indeed terrific works of art!!
ReplyDeleteI would love to have been there too, but your beautiful photography has more than made up for my not being!
The magpies are my favourite.😊😊
Lots of love and hugs ❤❤❤
Ygraine: I really love magpies and as I type my response there is a family of them carolling nearby. It is a quintessential Australian sound and one I love.
DeleteI hope you are ok(ish). Huge hugs.
Oh, those are very nice!
ReplyDeleteI missed last week but am back this week with more weird and wonderful prehistoric mammal skulls.
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The Real Cie: I will head over to check out the skulls in a bit. Did you know that when fossilised elephant skulls were first discovered the discoverers thought them to be unicorns (because the hole left by the proboscis was perfect for a unicorn horn).
DeleteInteresting indeed. Magpies are good, the price tag on these are a bit much, one would really have to like to buy.
ReplyDeleteMargaret-whiteangel: They are way out of my comfort zone on price, but lovely to see.
DeleteWow! The art is absolutely beautiful, but the only thing in my price range are those lovely red plastic cups(lol) Hugs...RO
ReplyDeleteRO: I suspect that even the cups in those particular pieces are out of our price range. In fact I am sure of it. Have a great week.
DeleteWow, interesting pictures of some lovely pieces but expensive tho. I love that one of the empty rocking chair and all those leafy ones. Heck, I'd take any of them.
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Wisewebwoman: I would happily give rather a lot of pieces from this gallery a home. Which won't be a happening thing.
DeleteWhat an interesting place to visit. I really like the piece- Hiije too. However, it would never be mine due to price. I also love the magpie pieces. Beautiful! So many unique pieces to look at and think about. Thanks for sharing. :)
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DMS ~Jess: I suspect that most of the visitors to the gallery come away empty handed, and that the cafe is the place where most people spend their money. I am always grateful for the wonders they share though.
DeleteI love all the pictures. Art is fun to look at because it's nice to see what others can make.
ReplyDeleteMary Kirkland: I am often blown aware by artist's inspiration and dedication. Very often.
DeleteI love seeing art. Visiting my mom next week and hope to do that with her, as well as a garden or two. Love the paper weight *sigh*
ReplyDeletemshatch: We have a few glass paperweights here, but none are as beautiful as that one. I hope that your time with your mama is wonderful. Pictures please. Pretty please.
DeleteI so enjoy seeing all the galleries you have in your area. Such beautiful works of art. My favorite would be the painting of the woman in the rocking chair. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteMason Canyon: I really liked that one too. It spoke/sang loudly to me.
DeleteI always enjoy your gallery trips and viewing artwork that is, sadly, well beyond my price range as well. One can dream and appreciate the beauty while looking, though, right?
ReplyDeleteGive Jazz a scritch for me (without yourself getting clawed back for your troubles).
River Fairchild: I firmly believe that dreaming is a necessity. Jazz has been scritched. He liked it, but is refusing to admit that.
DeleteDear EC
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking us along. I particularly liked the magpie linocuts and the beautiful colours of the glass work. Sadly, I wouldn't have been able to afford to treat myself!
Best wishes
Ellie
Ellie Foster: It was a treat just seeing them (and since entry is free) and a treat we could afford. Have a wonderful week.
DeleteI like how you make such good use of your time, then share your findings with us. I'm sure the artists appreciate your promotions even if their names are not included. At least people get to see their work.
ReplyDeleteMyrna R.: Thank you. I am a beauty addict, but do feel guilty about not giving credit where it is due.
DeleteLast image landscape is very nice
ReplyDeleteAndrew R. Scott: I thought it was dramatic and lovely.
DeleteI loved everything you photographed, especially the lino cut pieces. I really love lino cut art and I wish I had more time to learn more about creating prints.
ReplyDeleteShammickite: The precision in those pieces blew me away. So much detail. I am also amazed that after all that work she only made one print.
DeleteBeautiful stuff! It's finally warming up here and you are getting winter. I really like Monet and most of the impressionists. Can't wait for that!
ReplyDeleteJono: I am a big fan of the impressionist movement too, and am really looking forward to the exhibition. And revelling in our cooler weather, as I suspect you are in the warmth.
DeleteYou photographed so beautifully. So detailed.
ReplyDeleteNas: Many thanks. There was so much to see that despite it being a small gallery I could have taken hundreds of photos (and did take dozens).
DeleteI'm not at all a fan of the plastic cups but I like the rest (by a greater or lesser amount)
ReplyDeleteAs Shammickite says, I am always appreciative of lino print as a technique and I love the subtle colours in the magpie prints but I can't see them as something I would hang in my home.... I don't know why
Enjoy your week and make sure to break from chores!
Xo
kylie: Thank you. I don't like the cups as much as many of the pieces in the exhibition and was a tad surprised to see them on the street.
DeleteChores will happen (but not to excess). Hugs.
I loved everything you showcased but adored the glass art especially. Look forward to your take on the Monet exhibition.
ReplyDeleteNilanjana Bose: I do adore glass. Our glass works are another place we quite often go to, despite knowing that almost all the pieces are out of our reach. I really like watching the artisans at work too.
DeleteOh, I love that tree! I could never afford art like that but two of my grandchildren are artists and I proudly display their works in my home.
ReplyDeleteStarting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybe: You have artists in the family? Lucky you. And of course their works are on proud display.
DeleteI typed a comment yesterday but must have forgotten to hit Publish. I was just drooling over the glass art :)
ReplyDeleteThere was a lovely variety of art at the gallery. Thank you for sharing it here. The nearest art gallery to us is two hours away.
jenny_o: We have several art galleries much closer than two hours away. Which is lovely. Some of them we don't get to often enough though. I understand the drooling over the glass as well.
DeleteThank you for sharing all these exceptional art pieces. All very talented artists!
ReplyDeleteDeniseinVA: They are aren't they? A talent I would love to have.
DeleteI do like your new Sunday Selections image …
ReplyDeleteLovely to see the different pieces within the gallery, I particularly liked the different pieces of glass work and the colours I thought looked lovely.
Enjoy your week.
All the best Jan
Lowcarb team member ~Jan: Thank you. I really like the image Cie gave me/us too. I have always loved glass work and have to restrain myself from running my fingers over it and picking it up to feel the weight. Not because the gallery owners would object but because my hands shake and I would hate to damage anything (and would hate to have to pay for a damaged something).
DeleteLovely pieces! I particularly liked the glass ball that seemed to house a green lilly pad - or the likeness of one, anyway.
ReplyDeleteJohn Wiswell: Our local glass works run classes in making such pieces. If the heat didn't prevent it, and if my hands shook less I would sign up in an instant.
DeleteI am impressed with this art! So nice to linger with you and enjoy it together
ReplyDeleteCloudia: Unlike reading which I prefer to do alone, I am always happy for company on our art excursions. And definitely glad to have you along.
DeleteSuch great pieces. I love the rocker in front of the stove. It tells a story.
ReplyDeleteSusan Kane: That chair (which I don't think is a rocker) is an incredibly evocative piece isn't it?
DeleteA nice mix of styles and art.
ReplyDeleteLady Fi: Variety is definitely a regular spice at that gallery.
DeleteI really like some of these exhibits; if only I had enough money to buy them. The Art in my house is a lot more modest, many pictures are painted by artists living locally. Not bad, but a lot less pricey.
ReplyDeleteFriko: Art in our home is more modest too. Much more modest. I do like the thought of filling a home with works by local artists.
DeleteI cracked a smile when I read Beaver Galleries.
ReplyDeletePowdered Toast Man: But of course.
DeleteGreat photos. Wonderful works of art.
ReplyDeleteRasmaSandra: Thank you.
DeleteWow, these are such amazing pieces! Truly love them all! Thanks for showing them to us EC! Big Hugs and by the way, I love them image for Sunday Selections!!!
ReplyDeleteMagic Love Crow: The image Cie gave us is great isn't it? I am glad your artistic heart and soul liked these piece. Hugs received and reciprocated.
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DeleteI love the big red cups at the beginning. I'm not a massive fan of Magpies, but I do like the linocuts. Very striking.
ReplyDeleteLL Cool Joe: Our magpies (despite the name) are very different to yours. And different to the American ones too. The linocuts are lovely aren't they? So much skill and vision.
DeleteWhat a treat to see all this different and wonderful art! I wouldn't mind putting one of those beautiful trees into my garden as decoration, they are gorgeous. I first hadn't realized that the birds were magpies until I read your words - I like the two linocuts. Oh, and that woman reading in front of the Aga - so cozy. Thank you for sharing some of this art with us.
ReplyDeleteCarola Bartz: The woman reading in front of the stove spoke to a lot of us didn't it? I really liked that piece and have thought of it often. The trees were delightful too.
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