Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Exhibition- AG Stokes 'Garden:Renewal of Spirit'



Recently we framed beautiful artworks by Ann Stokes for her exhibition, please go along and support this local talent!


Stokes is interested in the way landscape can convey a mood and act as a metaphor for thought and action.


In her words; ‘These current paintings and prints celebrate the continued, if embattled, existence of the suburban garden. The garden hangs on in suburban blocks despite the assaults of drought and global warming and predictions of the demise of the back yard.


The garden is a microcosmic world with shadows as well as light. But here the gardener is Creator and Custodian and every Spring heralds fresh beginnings. A place of solitude and reflection, but also conviviality, rejoicings, discoveries – the garden both mirrors and shapes our mode of life and aspirations.’


This exhibition comprises mainly small works where the idea of an enclosed space is conveyed through a blend of representation and abstraction within a square format. Winding lines and circular forms exemplify the creativity, hope and energy of the gardener-painter.


Both oil paintings and prints derive from Stokes’ intimate knowledge of her garden and surrounds in Turner. The lithographs and solar plate etchings were made during a residency at Megalo Print Studio which Stokes was awarded in 2009.


The exhibition complements the current Floriade display in Canberra and will repay a visit.


-Images copyright Ann Stokes

AG Stokes

Garden: renewal of spirit

Exhibition of paintings and prints

Megalo Print Studio + Gallery

Canberra Technology Park, 49 Phillip Ave, Watson, ACT 2602

15 September to 26 September 2009

Opening 17 September 6 pm

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