FRIDAY
JUNE 7 - 2019
Brook
Meadow at Pallant
Yesterday, I
took part in a special art day at the Pallant Gallery
in which all gallery volunteers were invited to submit
a work of art for display for one day only. Frankly, I
am no artist, I cannot draw or paint or anything like
that, so for my contribution I decided to create a
photo montage of work, activities and wildlife on
Brook Meadow. The event went very well and my montage
picture was politely received by gallery staff and
other volunteers, though it did seem a bit out of
place among many real works of art. But this is a
first for Brook Meadow to appear in the Pallant
Gallery.
It was really good to
see Jennifer Rye and Lesley Harris, my colleagues from
the Brook Meadow Conservation Group, at the exhibition
particularly as they were both featured in the
montage. I think they liked it though they were a bit
biased!
Jennifer was pleased
to meet up with Alex whom she knew as a teacher in
Emsworth
Alex now works for the Pallant Gallery as a community
education officer
The event took place
in Room 11 in the gallery
with works of art on the walls by famous artists
The show was organised
by Leo seen here serving refreshments
Leo prides himself on
his cakes and biscuits!
Here is a volunteer's
display with two Ivon Hitchens paintings on the wall
behind. You can see what the opposition was like!
Incidentally, Hitchens will be the next exhibition at
the gallery. I'm looking forward to that!
Leo and curator Louise
discussing the displays. Nice one on the easel behind
Louise!
But this was my
favourite volunteer painting. A lovely watercolour
with grasses, plants, hills, birds, etc.
It was inspired by the Edward Thomas poem
'Adlestrop'.
Who is the artist I wonder?
PS - There is lots
more information about Brook Meadow and the
conservation group on our web site
Go to . . . https://www.brookmeadow.org.uk/