Sunday, January 24, 2010
Dominican artist Arrnold Toulon opens exhibit in St Lucia
“The Barmecide Feast”, a one-person exhibit of paintings by Dominican born fine artist Arnold Toulon is the largest body of works in the history of St. Lucia to be exhibited in one showing.
A WORD ON THE WORKS
Things edible and delicious like in “SUGAR BABY and CARROT ATTACK” are juxtaposed with the human face or form, gravity is none existent as these organic edibles flirt, hover or surround the human element. Our environment and the things that nourish us seem to be at the ‘CORE’ of this series for Toulon’s new show.
The fruits of the earth become the star players. An ambiguous light source highlights the drama of these pieces bathing the main ingredients of these works in a surreal glow. One feels like literally taking a bite out of these canvases, or cranking up the stove with a waiting pot.
One can also expect a series of the “scratch” technique to make the victuals complete; to complete the meal if you will.
The imagery plays with the taste buds firstly, and then questions (perhaps) our addiction to process and packaged goods, and by metaphor, our neglect or ignorance of the natural interconnectedness of things material and spiritual.
Toulon’s versatility with different media and exceptional use of colour allows this artist the facility needed to render simple subject matter with a freshness and energy that quickly engages ones attention and palate.
In this exhibition the artist, a former surrealist has revealed a little known aspect of his oevvre from the studio.
Toulon hopes that the paintings will find their permanent place in the hotels, business places and homes, where the artwork can truly be appreciated in its “natural environment.”
For further information, The Inner Gallery can be contacted at 1 758 457 8728 or via email at info@theinnergallery.com. Pieces from the exhibition may be viewed on The Inner Gallery’s website www.theinnergallery.com from January 26th onwards.
The Inner Gallery, a center for creativity and celebration of art, is continuing their tradition of providing Caribbean artists with a unique place to showcase and promote their art and the community an opportunity to experience world-class art.
The exhibition opens on Tuesday, the 26th January, with the private viewing from 6.30pm – 8:30pm at The Inner Gallery’s Bois D Orange location in St. Lucia. The exhibition continues until February 16th, from 10:00am to 6:00pm Mondays to Saturdays.
 How great the days, oil on canvas, 12x9 inch, arnold toulon© |
A WORD ON THE WORKS
Things edible and delicious like in “SUGAR BABY and CARROT ATTACK” are juxtaposed with the human face or form, gravity is none existent as these organic edibles flirt, hover or surround the human element. Our environment and the things that nourish us seem to be at the ‘CORE’ of this series for Toulon’s new show.
The fruits of the earth become the star players. An ambiguous light source highlights the drama of these pieces bathing the main ingredients of these works in a surreal glow. One feels like literally taking a bite out of these canvases, or cranking up the stove with a waiting pot.
One can also expect a series of the “scratch” technique to make the victuals complete; to complete the meal if you will.
The imagery plays with the taste buds firstly, and then questions (perhaps) our addiction to process and packaged goods, and by metaphor, our neglect or ignorance of the natural interconnectedness of things material and spiritual.
Toulon’s versatility with different media and exceptional use of colour allows this artist the facility needed to render simple subject matter with a freshness and energy that quickly engages ones attention and palate.
In this exhibition the artist, a former surrealist has revealed a little known aspect of his oevvre from the studio.
Toulon hopes that the paintings will find their permanent place in the hotels, business places and homes, where the artwork can truly be appreciated in its “natural environment.”
For further information, The Inner Gallery can be contacted at 1 758 457 8728 or via email at info@theinnergallery.com. Pieces from the exhibition may be viewed on The Inner Gallery’s website www.theinnergallery.com from January 26th onwards.
The Inner Gallery, a center for creativity and celebration of art, is continuing their tradition of providing Caribbean artists with a unique place to showcase and promote their art and the community an opportunity to experience world-class art.
The exhibition opens on Tuesday, the 26th January, with the private viewing from 6.30pm – 8:30pm at The Inner Gallery’s Bois D Orange location in St. Lucia. The exhibition continues until February 16th, from 10:00am to 6:00pm Mondays to Saturdays.
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