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25 Squared our 25th Anniversary Exhibition

We are Celebrating 25 years as

The first and foremost “peoples” Fine Art Gallery in the UAE

with an Exhibition entitled

25 Squared

A Collective Installation of over 150 identically sized and framed works

from over 40 artists

all of whom we have represented over the years.

The grand opening is on Saturday November 1st 2014

From 10 am – 6pm

Works can be purchased singly or in multiples

click here to see the complete collection

Whats more ?

we have just opened our ART SHACK adjacent to the gallery Crammed with bargains galore from all of your favorite artists

We have gone Dotty & 25 Squared our 25th Anniversary Exhibition

We Are Still Dotty …

This November sees us celebrating our 25th anniversary as you can imagine we need a lot of wall and floor space for a very big exhibition so a lot of our old stock needs to find new homes

Come to the gallery and look for the dots Red = 50%, Blue = 30% and Green = 15% off many works from many of your favorite artists including,

Lynette ten Krooden, John R Harris, Paul Wadsworth, Dean Williams

Trevor Waugh, Nitin Dadrawallah,Sophie Walbeoffe, Sylvia Woodcock Clarke and on all our lovely

Soft Furnishings from France

The Majlis Gallery is Celebrating 25 years as

The first and foremost “peoples” Fine Art Gallery in the UAE

with an Exhibition entitled

25 Squared

A collective Exhibition and Installation of works from over 40 artists

all of whom we have represented over the years.

The grand opening is on Saturday November 1st 2014.

during The Holy Month of Ramadan.
We look forward to welcoming you here.

Drawn to Dubai David Paskett 3rd May to 8th June 2014

David Paskett studied at Hornsey, Exeter and Liverpool Colleges of Art.

Elected to the Royal Water Colour Society in 2001, David became Vice-President in 2007, and served as President from 2009 to 2012.

He has won several awards for painting and his work is in many Collections in the UK and China, A country he has lived in and been inspired by for many years. His patrons include HM Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother; Standard Chartered Bank, Freshfields, Hargreaves Lansdown and The Hong Kong Jockey Club.

David was artist in Residence at The Majlis Gallery in December 2012 an experience he describes below.

“I was drawn to the waterways and quay sides of the Creek, the Souks and bazaars, the elegance of The Al Fahedi Historic Neighbourhood with its sunlit courtyards and dramatic shadows. Looking down from balconies and from narrow alleyways upon daily tasks being performed with both old buildings and modern architecture as a backdrop.” This is Davids first exhibition in Dubai , We are sure it wont be his last.

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Lynda Shephard is with us again in December

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

lynda

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:

Trevor Waugh

Captured Moments An Exhibition of Recent Works by Trevor Waugh from 15th February – 13th March
Trevo loves the UAE. He has been exploring it’s landscape and cultural traditions for many moons and has really got “under the skin” of its visual narrative. We love working with him and can guarantee that your visit to this stunning exhibition will reward you with an indulgence of
Captured Moments

Susan Thomson

Susan Thomson Botanical Watercolour Workshop

Susan Trained in Graphic Design and Printing Technology before working in advertising. She went on to study Botanical Drawing and Watercolour at The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.

Susan is now an accomplished botanical watercolour artist and an excellent tutor.

She has exhibited extensively in the UK, including the Royal Academy of Art’s Summer Exhibition.

The Workshops are open to all abilities as Susan works on a one to one basis with her pupils

Courses cost 350 Dirhams per day inclusive of materials

Dates and times are:

9am to 1pm with a break around 11

14th 15th 18th 19th 21st and 22nd January 2014

To Book a course for yourself, or gift one to a friend, contact us on

Tel 04 3536233

www.themajlisgallery.com

majlisgallery@gmail.com

The Majlis Gallery, The first Fine Art Gallery the UAE, is situated in

The Al Fahedi Historic Neighbourhood in Bur Dubai

near The Museum and The Rulers Court

Please forward this information to your contacts and friends

Trevor Waugh

Spend a Morning or two Painting with Trevor Waugh

Born in London in 1952 Trevor studied at the Slade School of Fine Art from 1970 to 1974, amongst his tutors were Sir William Coldstream and David Hockney. He graduated with a BA in Fine Arts and then went on to study illustration under Ernest Jones at Croydon College of Art gaining a distinction.

Alison and Trevor first met in 1995 when he was tutoring an art group in Cornwall. He had just returned from a very exciting trip to the USA and had travel in his bones. He took to the Middle East straightaway and was out painting on his first morning in Dubai. Many visits have ensued since all producing an abundance of sketches watercolours and oils and more recently books.

Trevor has a strong following both here and in the UK, his peregrinations around the world have included Morocco, Turkey, Venice, Egypt, Florence, Oman and India. He always finds time to pass his knowledge and skill on to others and has produced a number of books and videos on the art of sketching drawing and painting. Never far from his guitar or his sketch books, Trevor is a man who relishes in all things visual and stimulating.

Trevors Courses cost 350 Dirhams per day inclusive of all materials

Dates and times are:

9am to 1pm with a break around 11

Tuesday 18th, Wednesday 19th, Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd February 2014

To Book a course, or 2 even, for yourself, or to gift one to a friend, contact us on

Tel 04 3536233

www.themajlisgallery.com

majlisgallery@gmail.com

The Majlis Gallery, The first Fine Art Gallery the UAE, is situated in

The Al Fahedi Historic Neighbourhood in Bur Dubai

near The Museum and The Rulers Court

Please forward this information to your contacts and friends

Daragh Dulra

Daragh’s interest in photography originally developed while scuba diving in 1992, when he was awestruck by being under water and the sights he beheld. Life under the sea was like another world, where he made an instant and profound connection with nature.
Determined to share this experience, Daragh bought a Canon camera, now a thirty year old model that he still uses, and began taking photographs. Aiming to capture nature’s finer detail and convey some of it’s abstract beauty, Daragh’s work is a gentle reminder for us to appreciate our beautiful planet.

In 2007, Daragh embarked on a photographic expedition to the Sahara in Morocco and the glaciers of Iceland, in order to take photos of the contrasting climates and conditions. A collection of these images was then launched as an acclaimed exhibition called Sand & Ice.

Jewellery Box – Ireland’s Hidden Gems, Daragh’s latest work, shows his evolution as an artist and his continuing development as a professional nature photographer. The concept of a rock pool portrayed as a Jewellery Box is an idea that Daragh has brought to life with these images and brings us closer to the wonders of Ireland’s seashore.

Daragh has exhibited throughout Ireland, the United States and Europe. Private collections are held in Ireland, UK, France, Holland, Belgium, South Africa, Hong Kong, Dubai, USA, Australia and New Zealand. Daragh sells his work under the banner of Dúlra Photography which he established in January, 2003.

Daragh Muldowney

E: daragh@dulraphotography.com
T: +353 87 293 9374
W: www.dulraphotography.com

View Daragh Dulra Portfolio

Guided by Gaia

A Visual Exploration of a Scientific Hypothesis and our Contribution to the 2014 Art Season, Sikka Art Fair and UAE Green Festival by Lynette Ten Krooden and Daragh Muldowney On Saturday 15th of March The exhibition will continue until 28th of April

The Gaia Hypothesis, also known as Gaia Theory or Gaia Principle proposes that Earth is itself a self regulating complex organism that has the ability to interact with other organic and inorganic substances to maintain and repair itself in optimum condition in order to harbour life.

Man is arrogant enough to see himself as the pinnacle of life on earth and as such has a responsibility to work with Gaia to keep this little blue dot alive and in great shape. If man fails this obligation Gaia will simply remove him.

Lynette ten Krooden

My training as an artist and an archeologist has given me a total fascination with the earth, its formations and the ever changing eco systems. Systems that are often influenced by mankind , but hopefully never completely destroyed or altered by him. Gaia will always rejuvenate herself…she has time and millions of years experience on her side. We are a mere tiny blib on a tiny dot in the vast universe, after we have left, Gaia will still be restoring herself.

I always say that we need a compass on our arm not a watch because we cannot do anything about the universal systems of Time and Space. We are only visitors here, Gaia tolerates us, nurtures us and gives us the wonderful opportunity to experience her micro and macro cosmos.

In this show, Guided by Gaia I will be presenting paintings on old damaged recycled vinyl records, discs with both sides painted and presented on acrylic stands. This will be accompanied by paintings of my signature gold leaf, sand and oil technique. The work will focus on the elements of our world, earth and moon, water and stone etc. I will again visit the endless photographs and notes which I have been gathering over 30 years of documenting and looking at the landscape, while travelling like a modern-day nomad form South Africa to the deserts of the north and the water landscapes of the south . All the while Guided by Gaia

Daragh Muldowney

Long before I picked up a camera I have felt my eyes being ‘Guided by Gaia’. I have always found a sense of belonging to and connected with nature. I feel extremely fortunate to be able to step into nature’s majesty and be immediately present. I believe there is healing in this process.

If we take a walk on a beach, up a mountain or in a forest there is a feel good emotion that we all get to some degree or another. I believe if we focus on this feeling, meditate on it, we can heighten the moment to a point where it can become a form of therapy.

For me it is the small, all too often overlooked detail that can bring the deepest healing. It is at these moments of pure connection while I stare into beauty that I find I can create my strongest work.

So, armed with a camera I set out to capture my connections with and love of the natural world. I am attracted by sensual lines, vibrant colours, purity and simplicity. My aim is to present imagery that induces a feeling of peace and calm within the viewer, a sense of awe at and responsibility for the world we live in.

Dancing in the Wind and Playing with Fire

An exciting juxtaposition of Photography by Diane Aftimos and Naked Raku Ceramics by Celia Potoudis Macpherson. Both new artists to The Majlis Gallery but ones we are delighted to welcome to the fold.

We met Diane through Alison’s daughter in law Kate who works with Diane’s brother Roy, this was in late November. We loved her enchanting photographs and were even more convinced of the synergy of doing an exhibition with her when a few days later Celia walked into the gallery with 2 of her dramatic pots.

Click Here to go to Celia’s Portfolio

Click Here to go to Diane’s Portfolio