So far most of this year has been pretty surreal but with our positive heads on let’s start celebrating the return of the art exhibition. We can all benefit from enjoying art to help us return to normality and of course to help all the artists struggling during this time. Curators, artists and galleries are all doing their very best to help us tentatively return from this strange hibernation we have all gradually slipped into.
The excitement of art exhibitions opening is felt throughout the world and one such exhibition is the
Light into the dark
forthcoming 139th Annual Exhibition at the Royal Ulster Academy of Arts where fine visual artist Brian Parker will be exhibiting with his painting ‘Light into the dark’ at the Ulster Museum. Founded in 1879 The Royal Ulster Academy of Arts is the largest body of practising visual arts in Northern Ireland.
The Royal Ulster Academy are determined to get this exhibition arranged as it is very important for them to maintain their presence. They have even referred to their constitution which states that an annual show is one of their main purposes, so with this in mind and the respect for their artists they are now focusing on this exhibition for October and hope it will be a huge success.
Parker’s ‘Light into the dark’ displays his distinctive interest in the power of light and shade, ‘I was walking back from a show when I saw this scene of Regents Canal, it had to be painted.’ Once again Parker takes an everyday scene, that most of us would have just walked passed and taken for granted and he creates a strong and impactful artwork. The contrasting effects of the bold linear office buildings and imposing cranes, contrasts against the soft ripples in the canal creating interest and intrigue. The potentially subdued colour palette is lifted by the smallest editions of pinks, blues and reds.
Perhaps Parker’s ability to capture and appreciate this scene and highlighting the contrast of light and dark is an extremely appropriate piece to take him out of these present restrictions into his first post Covid live exhibition. There is nothing that can replace the pleasure and relaxation experienced from walking around an exhibition. No virtual tour can replace this hands on experience (with gloves and masks of course), where seeing art works in the flesh is invigorating and exciting.
There is indeed much light and dark all around us now but being positive about focusing on the light and how those glimmers of colour shine through so brightly, can help us appreciate the positives in our emotional, physical and artistic landscapes and the return of the Art Exhibition is a great way to help us all to embrace moving on towards 2021 with huge optimism.
Written by: Lisa Freeman
After twenty-five years as an experienced arts PR Lisa is now further expanding her focus within the art world to develop PR and Marketing campaigns within all sectors of arts and culture, from art galleries to exhibitions, as well as individual artist campaigns and charity art foundations.
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