Michael Gorman exhibition
MICHAEL Gorman will be showing new work at The Gallery, Tala from Wednesday, December 5,2007 for a fortnight.
Join them at 7.30pm for a glass of award winning wine provided by our sponsor Vasilikon Winery, Kathikas.
Since coming to live in Cyprus over three years ago, Michael Gorman has succeeded in dramatically extending his theme of
‘Nude in the Landscape’.
The rugged coastline of the Paphos/Akamas area has provided rich inspiration giving rise to striking visual contrasts where
the female form is set against naturally jagged rock formations.
Erosion of the indigenous limestone landscape has created an amazing variety of shape, colour and texture which the artist
captures in his paintings.
This signature juxtaposition of texture, colour and form are painted with a uniquely meticulous technique: acrylic paint
on canvas is applied in an infinite number of dots and brush marks to construct each work.
These works respond to both the sensual warmth of the Eastern Mediterranean islands and their mythical heritage. A combination
not to be missed!
Further information 26621424 or 99006832. Michael Gorman’s Artist studio: 99952376.
Gallery opening times: 6.30pm – late.
Online: www.gormanpaintings.co.uk. Email:
liz@gormanpaintings.co.uk
Nicos Kypraios Gloria Gallery
This exhibition was opened by His Excellency Garth Hunt, Australian High Commissioner to Cyprus last Monday. It will now
be extended until December 6. What Van Gogh did to sunflowers Nicos Kypraios has done for roses.
The gallery has more than a few hung on its walls. A whole bouquet, actually.
Robert C. Morgan PhD, a leading international critic has written: " These paintings of flowers give us more than a lyrical
nuance. They are paintings that hold a tremendous force".
Christos Avraamides
This exceptionally fine exhibition at Opus 34 of "paintings" by our outstanding photographer continues at the gallery until
December 10.
He calls it mixed media – digital photography with re-touching. What they really are, are great paintings. Not to
be missed.
PIGMENTAL SAIL: Annita Nouri, Kypriaki Gonia, Larnaca.
REAR VIEW: Michael Gorman in Tala.
CHRISTMAS ART: This Cyprus Red Cross Society Christmas card “Floral Cockscomb” by Marvel Christofides is on
sale for a good cause. Proceeds go to the Cyprus Red Cross Home for Sick Children.
HARVEST: Paschalis Anastasi, Aspelia Gallery.
Annita Nouri, Kypriaki Gonia
This is the last chance to see Annita’s exhibition as it closes tonight.
Dr Dora Iliopoulos-Rogan, the art historian writes of her work: "Inventively poetic and genuinely creative.
Her painting initiates us into worlds apparently undeclared, but which are, in essence, deeply metaphysical".
All action at
the Power House
The Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre, associated with the Pierides Foundation and EKATE (Cyprus Chamber of Fine Arts), are
presenting a large pancyprian visual arts event.
The responsibility for the realisation of the event has been undertaken by the Organising Committee which is formed by
representatives of the above two organizations and with the support of the Cultural Services of the Ministry of Education
and Culture.
The initial idea for the organisation of the event is to promote and investigate the operation of a Museum of Contemporary
Art at the Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre from November 2007 until May 2008.
In the framework of the event, a multifaceted programme of exhibitions, discussions, lectures and other theoretical presentations,
happenings, performances etc. will be organised.
The central element of the whole organisation is the creation of a Pancyprian Cultural Archives Record of all the cultural
producers of Cyprus.
During the programme, a research and archive space will be created for the electronic registration and the gradual incorporation
in the Internet of the cultural producers ’ collected material.
In this space there will be operating units of collection, filling and archive keeping and there will be possibilities
of access and use by the public.
The Archives record will offer the cultural producers, curators, theoreticians, the artists themselves and the public,
the opportunity of studying the Cypriot cultural production and its history.
Many of the programme’s activities will result from the research and study of the Archives Records.
The event was launched a fortnight ago at Nicosia’s Municipal Arts Centre at 8 p.m with the opening of two exhibitions.
The first is called "Disaster and Oblivion" and the second "Artists Self-portraits". The exhibition of the self-portraits
will take place in the framework of the Archives Record presentation.
Opening Hours:
Wednesday – Saturday 10.00 – 15.00 and 17.00 – 23.00
Sunday 10.00 – 16.00
Monday – Tuesday Closed
Friday 30.11.2007
Ξ The Bar
- Dance performance «Let it come Let it Go», Evi Demetriou
Time: 20:30 – 21:00
- Party with DJ
Time: 21:00 – 23:00
DECEMBER
Saturday 1.12.2007
- From the Series 02: R.S./V.P - Regulated Services/Vicky Pericleous: ‘180degrees of head-bending in the air of Nicosia’
Duration: 1 – 4 December 2007, A happening 1st December 2007, (a happening with an installation of two giant balloons
- year of construction 2005, on the roof terrace of two buildings in Nicosia).
Spaces:
114 Ledra Str., ex – Femina Motel, Nicosia
4 Ay. Elenis Str., Michailides Tower, Nicosia
Time: 21:00 – 23:00
Programme:
Sunday 2.12.2007
Ξ Educational Programme
- Destruction and Oblivion [for children]
Time: 14:30 – 16:00
Friday 7.12.2007
Ξ The Bar
- Discussion In & Out:The experiences of Cypriot curators in local exhibitions and abroad. Coordinator: Elena Parpa.
Time: 19:30
- Video-art and multimedia presentation by students of video graphics, arts and multimedia of Frederick University, University
of Nicosia and the European University Cyprus.
- Party with DJ
Time: 21:00 – 23:00
Saturday 8.12.2007
Ξ The Bar
- Video-art and multimedia presentation by students of video graphics, arts and multimedia of Frederick University, University
of Nicosia and the European University Cyprus
- Party with DJ
Time: 20:00 – 23:00
Friday 21.12.2007
Ξ The Bar
- Discussion "From A to Z": Archiving the contemporary Cyprus cultural production. Coordinator: Elena Parpa.
Time: 20:00
- Christmas party with live music by «Tramba»
Time: 21:00 – 23:00
Also...
Andreas Charalambous continues at Art Studio 55, Limassol PROCEDO until December 5.
Angelos Antonopoulos is on at Apocalypse. A massive , powerful exhibition with absolutely stunning works. Closing today.
Marina Rafael has an exhibition titled "Exposed " at Technis Dromena Gallery, today Friday.
Doros Eracleous excellent exhibition continues at Gallery Morphi, Limassol until today (Friday).
Mary-Angela Charalambous has an exhibition titled "Prints of my Soul" at Technis Dromena Gallery to be opened by Dr Vassos
Lyssarides the Honorary President of Edek at 7 pm on Wednesday December 5.
The Paschalis Anastasi exhibition "An Impression of Cyprus" continues at Aspelia Gallery until December 12.
Results of the
Psatharis auction
The second auction with works of Cypriot and Greek artists was successfully completed on November 7 by Psatharis Auction
House, in a packed room at the Hilton Hotel full of artlovers from the public of Cyprus.
Fifty-six out of 99 pieces of work were sold, a percentage of 57%. The income of the auction amounted to the sum of Θ139,554
(hammer price buyer’s price, plus VAT) scoring an increase of 30% compared to the first auction where the total sum
amounted to Θ107,424.
The most expensive piece sold was the work of Andreas Charalambides "Libations" which was pre-estimated to the amount of
Θ10.000 – Θ15.000 and was sold for Θ14.070. The second most expensive piece was Telemachos Kanthos "View
to Morphou" and it was sold for £8,793.
Reaching the same sum was also Nicos Nicolaides aquarelle "Old Nicosia followed by the work of Xanthos Hadjisotiriou "The
Drama of Cyprus" that reached the sum of Θ8,207. Andreas Ladommatos "Open Window" sold for Θ7,035.
The public showed an interest for the three pieces of work of Victor Ioannides which were sold as follows: " Children With
Goats Θ5,862, "Sea Theme" Θ4,690 and "Street in Old Nicosia" Θ3,517.
A record of bids marked once again the work of Stass Paraskos. "Easter in Cyprus" after 14 bids (starting price Θ600)
it was sold for Θ1,641.
The third auction for this house will take place next May 2008 at the Hilton hotel in Nicosia
P.S Cypria Auctions was last Wednesday. More news on this auction later.
