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

Part time sales and design position available!

Hi there,

In addition to attracting a framer, Rarified is also seeking a part time sales person, for Fridays and Saturdays, (plus possible extra work throughout the week).

If this is you, you will enjoy playing with colour and beautiful framing samples to design framing that will elevate our lovely client's artwork!

Prior sales and design experience is highly desirable and a love of helping people and a passion for art and design is a must! To apply please phone Samantha on 6257 4270, Tuesday-Friday.

Gorgeous new frame samples!

Fresh in are a selection of gorgeous new frame samples! No-one can accuse Rarified of being afraid of colour, in fact we just love using colour to elevate your art! The new range has been artfully arranged by super Virgo Sam to celebrate the rainbow range of frame options. Don't worry, we still have black frames, although we'll try our hardest to talk you out of using them...

Wanted- Experienced Picture Framer!

Come and join one of Canberra’s leading boutique picture framing galleries!

Rarified seeks an experienced picture framer 3-4 days per week.

As part of a small, yet passionate creative team, you will create beautiful, high quality picture frames, cut matts and assemble framing. You will also mount and stretch art work and be responsible for ordering stock, as well as other framing duties.

Prior frame design and customer sales experience is also desirable.

You will need to be professional, dedicated, flexible, enthusiastic, a great problem solver, a team player and committed to picture framing excellence.

Attractive remuneration is offered for the successful applicant.

To apply please phone Samantha on 6257 4270, Tuesday- Friday.

Applications close 5.30 pm Friday 4^th September 2009.

New Print Stock!

Two lovely new prints- part of the recent prints arrivals into Rarified! Come and check the print rack out!

Rarified images now selling online!

Sam is pleased to announce that her and Cass's images are now for sale on etsy.com, under the banner; 'Cazzam'!

'What things think' are a quirky series of cartoon like illustrations, detailing what things think*. They are designed to make you laugh!! Or at least nod knowingly...

This is just the start, we are working on a whole series of these, ultimately be published as a book. Any publishers out there?

Buy them here or at in-store at Rarified. If you wish to avoid the dismal $US exchange rate and conversion fees, then email me and we'll work out a direct deposit payment for you using $AUS.

Enjoy!

* If you disagree with our assessment of what things think, or in the rare case that your dog actually thinks about Proust and quantum physics, you can have your own custom designed print made. Just email me.

Images copyright cazzam 2009

Framing Tip- Framing Japanese papers

Japanese papers can look fantastic framed!

Rarified was inspired by a clients choice when framing her Japanese papers and so the team have added some framed decorative papers as Rarified wall stock. Here is a gorgeous decorative piece of Japanese paper, featuring blossoms against a swirly green background. We chose an alphamat luxe gold top matt and teamed it with a cool, apple green inner matt, before finishing the piece off with a waxed asian look black timber frame.Fabulous!

The finished result looks fantastic and is hanging on the Rarified gallery walls as I write, until someone comes to take it home...