Home from Home was lucky enough to be invited to the FASE 1 private view this evening at the Dalrymple Hall in Fraserburgh. The work on show is mainly by amateur artists attending non-taught art classes in Fraserburgh, but the work is no poorer for that: this is no display of mere copyists, but a rich tapestry of gorgeously rendered and imaginatively constructed pieces. Isobel Beedies and Doug Irvines paintings displayed a creative use of mark-making and a departure from their previous representational work into abstraction while Ethel Wests watercolours demonstrated a maturity and expertise in the use of her medium. Jill Chandlers stylised bird paintings showed her flair for colour and design, while Shona Lippes soft focus graphite portraits and Bronwen Bartrams wildlife drawings were painstakingly executed. The photography in particular was exceptional, with a breadth of subject matter and a lack of sentimentality. On leaving the main hall, though, Home from Homes eye was caught by an unusual piece; a large pencil drawing of semi-urban landscape by Fiona Murdo. There was something curiously compelling about the subject matter and the style and we were reminded of the paintings of the late great R J Kitaj. If the act of creativity is a homage to God, then we are truly blessed in our town. Go see!! On show at the Dalrymple Hall until Sunday - free entry.
Posted on: Fri, 27 Jun 2014 22:03:45 +0000
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