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The Art of Sculpture

Sculpture has been part of mankind’s world from prehistory to the present day. The story is populated by extraordinary artists, most until the Renaissance period sadly anonymous. Their creative and technical skills have given civilization an abundance of three dimensional art at every scale. Marble, stone and bronze were the favoured materials and are still the most durable and technically challenging of media

Opening on Saturday 14th-March as our contribution to Art Season.

The Art of Sculpture

Brings together the work of Contemporary Sculptors
Cristiano Alviti, Denise Dutton, Hannes Loots, Jamal Abdul Rahim, Judith Holmes Drewry,
Karel Zijlstra, Lloyd Le Blanc, Michael Chaikin, Mustafa Ali, Sanna Swart
A full portfolio of all their work with the gallery is always available on our website
Pieces can also be commissioned

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The Art of Sculpture

Our feature show during 2015 Art Season opens on March 14th and brings together 10 world class sculptors working in bronze marble stone wood glass and acrylic.

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Spring 2015 Workshops

With the cooler months ahead of us we have planned

some wonderful workshops

Botanical Watercolours with Susan Thomson

Suitable for all abilities as tuition is on a one to one basis

Saturday and Sunday

February 21st. 22nd. 28th and 1st March

Tuesday and Wednesday.

February 24th and 25th

10 am – 1pm All materials provided

Dhms 350 per session

Chalk Paint^TM Decorative Paint By Annie Sloan

These amazing paints and waxes can be applied to so many different

surfaces in so many different ways, producing unique finishes and effects

that can transform the dullest piece of furniture into a thing of beauty.

Saturday courses are aimed at taking students through the basic techniques

of applying Chalk Paint to various surfaces, producing textures,

and the effects than can be achieved with dark and light wax.

Sunday courses build on these basic techniques and introduce students

to the use of Annie Sloane gilding methods, decoupage and stencilling.

Whilst there are some recommended ways to use Annie Sloan products,

it is very much up to the individual to develop their own signature and creativity.

If we have enough interest we can run this course on a Saturday afternoon 2.30 – 5.30 pm

Saturday Dates

January 31st.

February 14th.

March 7th. March 21st.

April 18th

Sunday Dates

February 1st February 15th.

March 8th March 22nd.

April 19th

10 am – 1 pm all materials provided 450 Dirhams per session.

To book a course simply e mail or phone us through the links below

We also have good stocks of

Chalk Paint^TM Decorative Paint By Annie Sloan

www.themajlisgallery.com majlisgallery@gmail.com tel +9714 3536233

We are supported by

Patricia Millns

Chalk Paint – Workshops

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We will be running lots of Chalk Paint ^TMby Annie Sloan workshops at all levels in the New Year. In the meantime, the paints books and accessories are available at the gallery.

Chalk Paint – Decorative Paint by Annie Sloan

The Majlis Gallery

is delighted to bring

the global brand of

Chalk Paint^TM by Annie Sloan

to the United Arab Emirates

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Annie Sloan’s training as a fine artist has influenced her style and the development of her signature range of decorative paint, Chalk Paint^TM

With its velvety, Matt finish in over 30 colours it can be used to transform and embellish pieces of furniture or items around the home with minimum preparation. The colours can be mixed to produce a myriad of personalized shades

It can be waxed, gilded or crackled too, allowing you to be intuitive, creative and completely unique

The paint is water based so it dries and allows you to add coats and finishes quickly so you can see the transformations as you work. Chalk Paint^TM sticks to just about anything – gorgeous results have never been so simple.

Eastern Fragrance by Louis Jansen van Vuuren

Opening on 29th Nov. 2014 and running through out December

we continue the celebrations of our 25th year with this exciting exhibition.

Louis Jansen van Vuuren is a world renowned artist who has exhibited extensively in major cities around the globe, including Londen, Paris, New York, Sydney, Miami, Washington, Monte Carlo, Johannesburg and Cape Town.

This is his first solo exhibition in Dubai.

While exploring his familiar themes of interior/exterior views through a window, often focusing on exotic architecture and foreign destinations to which he has travelled, Jansen van Vuuren turns his attention in this exhibition to the subject of the enchanted garden, contrasting the visually evocative elements of Ottoman patternmaking with images of fragrant flowers and exotic ripe fruit.

While Jansen van Vuuren usually focuses on pastel this solo exhibition will include a number of oils. Several of the pieces are executed on a gesso-ground which gives the works an ancient fresco-like quality.

“I paint because I have no other choice, it is part of my vocabulary, and it is part of my language as a communicating being. I paint to describe what I see and what I feel and what I think about. Art and life are intimately linked. Inseparable.”

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Workshops

After a very successful season of Workshops the summer heat sees us putting away the paints and brushes until the autumn. We are working on a full program of exciting classes with old favorites such as Trevor Waugh and Paul Wadsworth along with some new ideas such as painting furniture and photography.

Lynda Shephard is with us again in December

To Book any of these workshops Tel: 04-3536233 or E-mail: majlisgallery@gmail.com

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WORKSHOP No 1: SATURDAY, 13^th DECEMBER.

FULL DAY with lunch provided AED 600.

COLOUR VIBRATIONS IN ABSTRACT ART

This workshop will explore the emotive and powerful use of colour in abstract art, using watercolours and acrylics. The abstract design will be based on a choice of Arabic motifs found within the vicinity of the Majlis Gallery as well as a variety of Arabian water and coffee pot shapes , beaten copper designs and other examples of geometric based, Islamic motifs. Lynda will work alongside students and help those who feel uncertain of their drawing abilities. The workshop involves sophisticated Colour Theory that is based on the emotive use of colours by the famous artists such as Matisse, Kandinsky and a more contemporary artist Leanne Vernie, who specializes in colour vibrations. The workshop will involve a mixture of taught colour theory, issues around abstract design and technical know-how, including the application of gold leaf. All students are expected to go home with a completed painting by the end of the day.

Beginners as well as more experienced painters are welcome.

Each student should bring:

One piece of large watercolour paper Size: 56cm X 76 cm (22”x 30”) The paper must not weight less than 500 gms. The heavier the paper you can get, the better, Emirates Trading, has an excellent selection of heavy watercolour paper. This paper may be smooth or textured as you wish.

A selection of large and small brushes suitable for both watercolour and acrylic. NOT hard oil painting brushes.

A synthetic bath sponge, not a natural sponge

A tube of relief outliner. This is used for outlining on glass art. Emirates trading will also have this.

A wax candle.

A selection of tubes of watercolour and acrylic paints. Please bring yellow, blue, red, black and white and brown as a MINIMUM range of colour plus any other colours that you love and enjoy using. These could include pearlised or fluorescent colours.

WORKSHOP No 2: Sunday, 14^th DECEMBER

MORNING with coffee/tea break AED 350.

USING PENCIL AND WATERCOLOUR FOR SELF PORTRAITS:

Portraiture often causes some concern and doubt with art students. However,Lynda will teach an easy approach to portraiture , based on a system devised by Leonardo da Vinci who deduced that the human face could be divided into a system of halves. As a step by step guide, students will draw their self -portraits and then learn about mixing subtle, transparent colour tints from watercolour paints, to add to the drawing. If you have always wanted to learn how to paint portraits, but a fear of the unkown and a lack of confidence has held you back, this is your chance to learn and overcome that unnecessary fear!

Each student should bring:

A mirror approximately but not less than 30 cm by 40cm. which can stand on the table in front of you (Ikea has lots of suitable mirrors)

A sheet of watercolour paper not weighing less than 140 gms/300lbs and measuring approximately 50cm by 40cm . Paper with a texture is best, rather than smooth. The Bockingford or Langton watercolour paper, sold by Emirates trading is recommended.

A 2B and a 4B drawing pencil with a soft kneadable, putty rubber. (NOT a school pencil rubber as this will damage the surface of your paper)

Watercolour paints tubes and a fine, small and medium size watercolour brushes. The necessary portrait colours will be: Cadmium Orange; Burnt Umber, Alizarin Brown Madder; Burnt Sienna, Rose Madder; Paynes Grey; Raw Sienna; Naples Yellow, Cobalt Blue.

This workshop is suitable for beginners as well as those with some painting experience.

WORKSHOP No 3: Monday, 15^th DECEMBER

MORNING with coffee/tea break AED 350.

BEGINNERS WATERCOLOUR PART 1

(A STUDY OF A SPRAY OF BOUGAINVILLEA)

This workshop introduces students to the basics of watercolour painting and its amazing versatility. Although this workshop is for absolute beginners, those with some experience are also welcome.

Each student will go home with a completed painting. Lynda will assist in the drawing of the bougainvillea for those who do not feel confident enough in their drawing skills. . The approach to the painting will be a wet on wet approach, blending colours from light to dark. The theory of “broken colour” will be discussed and some hints to mix a variety of found in plants and flowers.

Each Student should bring:

A piece of watercolour paper weighing not less than 140 gms/300lbs. And size approximately 40cm x 50cm

A pencil and kneadable rubber. (Not a school pencil rubber as this damages the surface of the watercolour paper).

Small tubes of watercolour paint in the following colours or approximate colours:

Raw Sienna; Lemon Yellow; Naples Yellow; Cadmium Orange; Venetian Red; Cadmium Red; Crimson Lake ; Rose Madder; Cobalt Blue; Paynes Grey; Burnt Umber; Burnt Sienna; Sap Green; Terre Verte ; Hookers Green; Magenta.

WORKSHOP No 4: Tuesday 16^th DECEMBER

MORNING with coffee/tea break AED 350.

BEGINNERS WATERCOLOUR PART 11

(A STILL LIFE OF TROPICAL FRUIT WITH ARABIC STYLE BOWL OR POT)

This workshop is for absolute beginners in watercolour, who have attended the Part I workshop but those with some experience are equally welcome. This workshop is designed to familiarise students with the amazing qualities of watercolour and the unique tools and materials used by watercolourists. Every student will go home with a completed painting. The subject will be a simple still life of tropical fruit and Lynda will assist with the drawings of these for those who lack drawing ability. The approach to the painting will be a wet on wet approach, blending colours from light to dark as well as some more advanced techniques, including masking fluid and gum Arabic. Students will have go home with a completed painting.

Each Student should bring:

A piece of watercolour paper weighing not less than 140gms/300lbs.And size approximately 40cm x 50cm

A pencil and kneadable rubber. (Not a school pencil rubber as this damages the surface of the watercolour paper).

Small tubes of watercolour paint in the following colours or approximate colours:

Lloyd Le Blanc

I have a high regard for Lloyd Le blanc’s many skills. His work is characterized by a fluid and versatile mastery of his materials. Not only that, he is the complete sculptor in that he can handle every phase of his work from the clay or plaster of the modelling thorough all the many stages to the finished bronze sculpture. Nowadays, this is rare indeed. In recent years his work has been mostly concerned with animals, and in particular birds. Here again his mastery of materials comes into the picture. His knowledge of the technicalities of metal has enabled him to create sculptures which exploit the precarious to the limit, resulting in intriguing and exciting structures.

Hi surfaces are modeled in a fashion so that in certain light conditions they lose their structure to become almost photographic. This fulfills one of sculptures prime duties; to modulate light in a novel way. This change of perceptual direction will almost certainly be perceived unconsciously but even so will be felt as added reality.

On a personal level, Lloyd is well known amongst his friends for his dry sense of humour which often encapsulates a situation, a problem or what needs to be done. This is significant, since humour, like art, through a slight of hand changes one thing into another, thereby allowing a resolution of apparent tension. When one looks hard at any object there are sure to be surprises, and this will be so for anyone who looks hard at Lloyd Le Blanc’s sculpture. They will be surprised, and more.

Ken Ford, Sculptor

View Lloyd Le Blanc Portfolio

Louis Jansen Van Vuuren

Louis-Pub-Image Louis Jansen van Vuuren is a world renowned artist that has exhibited extensively in major cities around the globe, including Londen, Paris, New York, Sydney, Miami, Washington, Monte Carlo, Johannesburg and Cape Town. This is his first solo exhibition in Dubai.

While Jansen van Vuuren usually focuses on pastel work in his exhibitions, this solo will include a number of oils. Several of the pieces are executed on a gesso-ground which gives the works an ancient fresco-like quality.

View Louis Jansen Van Vuuren Portfolio