Elements Of Nature - 7th Aug- 2 Sept

Sat 7th August - 2nd September

‘Elements Of Nature’ An Exhibition featuring Photographer James May & Painter Jane Riley
Exploring the visual vagaries and power of weather…

Selwyn Gallery and the Malvern Community Arts Council (MCAC) are very pleased to present an exhibition featuring two commanding artists - both of whom have a strong affinity for the environment around them, and an ability to produce uplifting works of art as an expression of that environment.
Jane Riley is a technically precise painter, specialising in oils. Her work portrays stylised elements of nature, with deliberate blending and design components, strengthened by astute use of colour and depth. Meticulous brushstrokes define and lend substance to ethereal birds, waves and sky-scapes. This unity between structure and brushwork underpins works of enormous passion and flair.
James May complements and contrasts Riley’s painting style with his remarkable photography. By using natural points of reference or manmade structures, May anchors his ‘big skys’ to the landscape. Storming, mouldering cloud passes through the works, providing texture, drama and focus. The sky-scapes readily show his skill in the use of light and dark, colour and contrast; the end result being a collection of exceptional works, tightly put together with all the drama nature can muster.
The exhibition will run for a month, from 10am, Sat 7th August-2nd September.
For further information or photographs please contact Anna directly annanorris@selwyngallery.co.nz or 03 3188702