Here's the link to the latest Vid from us from our last show. Hope you enjoy it was a great night, great people, good wine and Amazing Art... So good i even brought 2 pieces my self. if you couldnt make it, this will give a little bit of a idea of what you missed out on. Hope you can make it to the next show on June 2. Never know you might even see yourself on Youtube at C Gallery too... Enjoy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Am_UqNVrPyI
Wednesday 18 May 2011
Tuesday 10 May 2011
Art by Nature presented by JJArt and C Gallery - Gords
Gourds
Gourds grow on a vine similar to pumpkins however unlike pumpkins gourds when fresh cannot be eaten. They have a sour bitter taste.
Gourds are the world’s most versatile vegetable; the main purpose on the earth was to be used as water carrying and drinking vessels, bowls and cups. Other uses include swimming aids, buoys, and musical instruments, good omens, nesting boxes, ornaments or gifts.
Gourds are ancient and have been traced back to biblical times; they are still used today in some Third world countries in everyday life.
Gourds are truly amazing and dry out naturally leaving a hard wood like shell with only the seeds left inside.
There are two main varieties Ornamental s and Hard-shells.
Ornamental s: when fresh are the small coloured ones about the size of an apple. They will keep their colour for approximately 1-6 months and the colours range from white, yellow, green, orange and can be striped, warted or variegated. When they start drying your gourd will form spots of mold on the skin and the colour will begin to fade. This is normal and eventually your whole gourd will be covered in mold. Once dry they will last forever.
Hard-shell: gourds are the larger more practical gourds and have a much thicker shell. Their hard-shell makes them perfect to be used as containers and the vessels for crafting. They can be painted, burnt, carved, polished or stained. In fact, anything you can apply to timber can be applied to a gourd. Polished gourds require an occasional buffing with a soft cloth. Once gourds are dry they won’t shrink, rot or change shape.
Gourds are available from C Gallery starting from $20
Rhonda Ryan "An Experience of Colour"
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"An Experience of Colour"
Thursday, April 14
Artist Statement:
“colour of memories from the past and present time. I am not a photographic painter I paint what I feel.”
A great night was had by all who came along, was great to see Rhonda's New work which looked Amazing!
I was very proud to be able to hold this event as it was Rhonda's first solo show she had done in a long time.
Please click the link below to see some of Rhonda's works
Works are still available from C Gallery, you can contact me though the website:
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