TOGETHER - ALONE Sat 5th – Thurs 1st July

TOGETHER - ALONE Sat 5th – Thurs 1^st July
Featuring spectacular pastel paintings and intriguing felted handbags from husband and wife team, Tony & Beryl Allain.

Selwyn Gallery and the Malvern Community Arts Council are thrilled to present an exhibition of works from International pastel artist, Tony Allain, and wife Beryl.

Tony Allain is renowned for the quality, composition and expertise in his works. A painter of “light and movement” , he was influenced in his early career by ‘The Painters of Light’ in St Ives, Cornwall, where he lived before calling Nelson Home.

Of impressionistic persuasion, Tony’s work is full of beautifully blended colour, but applied with the signature brisk brushstrokes and fluid movement suited to ‘plein air’ or outdoor painting for which Cezanne and the other Impressionists became famous. Such active brushstrokes convey the colour, movement, mood and essence of light that drives Tony to produce such exquisite works.

From the other end of the spectrum, Beryl Allain creates impressive felted handbags which are alive with colour and texture. Working the natural wool fibres through the process of felting and dyeing, then using the finished product to create arresting handbag designs is a unique and intriguing artistic endeavour. The end result is a modern interpretation of an age-old process, admirable in both its simplicity and complexity.

“This is an exciting opportunity to see two quality artists from both the fine arts and craft disciplines. This incredible husband and wife team will pull together an exhibition that fills you with wonder, light and warmth on a cold winter’s day”, says Arts Co-ordinator, Anna Norris.

Please join us at the Opening on Saturday 5^th June at 10am.

For more information or images, please contact Anna at Selwyn Gallery, 03 3188702 or email ajhnorris@xtra.co.nz