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Friday, June 29, 2012

Well Hung

It's up!  I got it up!  
Or, rather, my able-bodied assistant did.
I am having a solo exhibit of my mixed media series, 
My Calabria    
It will be on view at the 
Capitol Gallery in Moncton New Brunswick 
The official opening will be held on 
Tuesday, July 17 from 5 - 7 p.m., 
with wine and cheese, of course.

The gallery is in the lobby of the Capitol Theatre.  
This is how it looked when I arrived.


An audience of plush seats.




Here is my able-bodied assistant in action.
I couldn't have done it without him.
Well, not as efficiently...
and I'm pretty sure it would have involved some degree of hysterical crying.



Here's a sneak peek of one of the gallery walls with the paintings.



There are twenty mixed media paintings in all, inspired by a trip I took in 2007 to visit my grandfather's homeland in southern Italy.

This is my first solo exhibit in eleven years, so I am particularly excited about it.
You'll have to forgive me if I rave on about it a bit more in the coming weeks.

If you'd like to revisit how the series unfolded, 
you can stroll through the backpages of this blog by clicking here.

If you'd like to see how I celebrated when I got home, take a little wander over here.
The exhibit will close September 6.





40 comments:

  1. Fantastic, L! I am so happy for you. That is very cool and it looks terrific through my limited sneak peek. Yay you! :)

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    1. Hi Hilary,
      I'm glad you stopped by; the sneak peek "opening" just wouldn't have been the same without you.

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  2. Lynne, I wish I could visit your gallery in person. How cool!!!!! Auguri, complimenti!!!!!! Your Calabrian ancestors are so proud!

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    1. jann,
      Oh, I hope they are! There seems to be no one left of the family in the town my grandfather came from, and I was the first to pay a visit to the homeland. The day I arrived in his old village, the cathedral bells were ringing out across the valley and it seemed as if my arrival was being celebrated (actually, it was Easter).

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  3. looks fantastic - congrats again!!

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    1. Catherine,
      A rather humble offering compared to the magnificent art you've been feasting your eyes on in the Riviera, I know! Thank you for stopping in.

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  4. How exciting, Lynne!! It's wonderful to hear that such talent as yours will get the attention and plaudits it deserves. I would love to be able to visit and enjoy your work up close and personal. I will have to make do with a leisurely stroll through your previous posts. Bravo!!!

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    1. Bonnie,
      It's quite different even for me to see the work hung on a gallery wall. Each canvas has room to "breathe" now. It's been such a long time coming, this exhibit, so it is rather exciting. But virtual galleries are pretty cool, too, and I'm happy to bump into you wandering the racks.

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  5. Ok, my dear,
    I'm sure I'm not the only one who wants to know this:
    How much are your works of art? Before, when I browsed your site, I drooled, but in my mind I would be ridiculous to email you for a specific price. Now, I must act before you are FAMOUS - I might have waited too long. Sheesh, Sue, just ask. So if you are reluctant, you can just email me: sdsup at yahoo. But if you are not reluctant you can answer here.

    Love you and your art and your endeavors!!

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    1. Susan,
      Oh my, you certainly do keep me on my toes! I admit I have been more than lax (laxative?) in posting prices and making my work available. So, nudged and encouraged by your gentle promptings, I have today posted on this very site a complete list of the Calabria Series prices. All you need to do is click on the tab under the banner at the top of the page that's marked "Calabria Series:Prices, and all will be revealed. I charge $2.02/sq.inch for work on canvas at this time. I'll get prices put on the other works listed on my website as well, within the next 2 weeks. Thanks so much for your continued enthusiasm!
      PS. I'm intending to have cards and such available as well...maybe through Red Bubble. Stay tuned!

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    2. PS Susan,
      I just did a late night check and found an error on the list I posted so I've taken the tab down for now. Will fix it in the morning and repost it.

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    3. Susan,
      It's fixed. Oh, that sounds like price fixing!

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  6. That's awesome! And the space looks amazing. So open and inviting. A perfect backdrop for your richly textured and hued art. Don't you wish you could gather all your blogger friends for the opening? Wouldn't that be something? What a great accomplishment and so rewarding. Enjoy yourself, get rich and famous, and I'll say I knew you when...

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    1. Stickup,
      You're right about the space, it's...spacious. It's great to see the paintings spread out rather than all jumbled higgledy piggledy on my studio walls and floor. Seeing them all up there really did give me a sense of accomplishment. It would be such a blast if you and other bloggy friends could actually be at the vernissage, absolutely. Can you imagine? It would be nuts. Wonderful to have all this online international support, and really rather amazing.

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  7. Congratulations!!!!! Your assistant did a fine job and the walls are perfect! Wonderful viewing space and the colors compliment the rich textures...great lighting too! I did revisit your series and smiled and loved each one. The materials, laces and such become living memories in your hands...bravo! Wish I could be there at the wine and cheese and chatting...enjoy and bask in this beautiful series!

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    1. Blue Sky,
      Thank you! I will pass along your praise to my assistant who will definitely appreciate being appreciated. I think it really is a good space for showcasing this series and there should be a fair amount of traffic through during July and August for various events (including a couple of weddings, interestingly enough; as well as a ballet production of The Phantom). I remember your encouragement as the series unfolded here on Ragzedge and it's really gratifying that you're here to "witness" the coming out.

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  8. Congratulations, the exibit looks wonderful; a pat on the back for you.

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    1. Gillian,
      Thanks so much for that warm pat on the back. Could you try it just a little higher...a little to the left...ah, yes! Just relieved a little bit of tension that had accumulated while (supervising)hanging the exhibit.

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  9. Hello from Bath, Maine. Wonderful to hear of the exhibit; we'll be up to take a look.What are the chances of a personal audience with the artist and an opportunity to treat her to a celebratory glass (or two)?

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    1. DCW,
      Let me just consult my engagement diary...hmmm...
      Well, yes, I do believe I would be available!

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  10. oh wonderful, i am so happy and excited for you!!! the place is gorgeous, too! i am only sad i can't be there in person :-(

    (i will click on the links again :-)

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    1. Roxana,
      Lovely that you could make it to this virtual pre-vernissage if not the real thing.

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  11. Congratulations on your excellent exposure head. I would like to visit to admire in vivo.

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    1. Leovi,
      Thank you. It would be marvellous to be able to have you and all my "blog friends" there in person.

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  12. Congratulations!
    This is a splendid and lovely show.
    Must have been a huge amount of work --but isn't making things bliss?
    Wish I lived near enough to to see the work in person.

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    1. Elizabeth,
      Thanks! It was a huge amount of work and I loved every moment of it, including the struggles...perhaps them best, in fact. The more difficulty I had with a painting, the better it turned out in the end.

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  13. Fabulous and hearty congratulations to you on this solo exhibit! Your works are individually stunning, but to see them in an array, displayed so well with the help of your able assistant... I am at a loss for words. The hours and effort in this creative display are brought to one place. I only wish that I could be there for the opening!

    Congratulations on this wonderful accomplishment!

    Bises,
    Genie

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    1. Genie,
      Thank you so much for this heart-felt comment. You are so right that it's gratifying to be able to see the work spread out, arranged as a cohesive whole. It downright feels like an "oeuvre"!

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  14. Oh boy ! Wonderful, wonderful news... can you imagine a toad beaming with happiness?

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    1. Owen,
      Rather a frightening image, but greatly appreciated.

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  15. Oh, Lynne, how wonderful! The show looks great- congratulations!

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    1. Thanks, Sharmon. I'm pleased you made it over to this little sneak peek.

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  16. p.s. don't you wish you could really spray-paint a message? That would be so much fun!

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    1. Sharmon,
      How about collaging a message!?

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  17. Lovely stuff! Congratulations! Maybe I'll even get to see the exhibit in person.

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    1. c
      Hey, that's right. Cool! And I noticed a new sushi bar on Main Street we might like to check out after checking out the exhibit. Or there's that be Irish-themed pub I haven't been to as yet. Cause for celebration, when C comes to town!

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  18. Lynne, I spent some time wandering through your "paintings in process posts", and WOW! This is a brilliant series. you've captured the emotion you felt when experiencing these places; the age and beauty, the ancient grace of Calabria are evident and almost palpable. I wish I could see the show in person.

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    1. Sharmon,
      I'm so pleased about how you really caught on to what I was trying to express in this series of paintings.

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  19. What a splendid place to show this work which is obviously very dear to your heart and it will no doubt be viewed by a much greater number of people than in a regular art gallery.To me these paintings have beautiful timeless feeling to them,tugging at the heart strings! They bring back memories of a trip to Italy with my husband's family to visit the area of their ancestors,the ancient and modern seemed to co-exist quite naturally there.
    Congratulations Lynne........hope the sales go well!
    Ruby

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    1. Ruby,
      Yes, it's so true that a public place such as a theatre lobby (although it is called a gallery) will welcome more visitors than a regular art gallery. That is certainly one of the things I considered when searching out a venue. Thank you for sharing your own memories and personal experience of that beautiful country. I will cherish your comments about my paintings' timelessness and heart-string-tug-ability!

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