Tutankamen's mask, a wonderful challenge - in watercolours...

Cathie's terrific Tut

From time to time the Aquarellistas work on a project that is meant to show the different styles, the variation in colour use and composition. We do that by working on the exact same subject and see what happens. In this case it was the golden mask of 'King Tut'  of ancient Egypt, who was a pharaoh for 10 years until his death at age 19, around 1324 B.C. Very inspiring for us, this 'boy king', as you can see. 

The watercolours are amazing, all of them, with their different expressions and interpretation - yet they have the youth and beauty in common!

Same guy, different version - with a lot of character! by Vanessa.

Celina painted a part of his face and made him look so wise

Liz painted the whole mask in this slightly melancholic version

Marie-Claire gave him a more determined expression - and did wonderful work with salt and the metallic effect.

Judith created a free and symbolic version - but undeniably Tutankamen

 What a clever and serious expression does this one have. Beautifully created by Helene who decided to keep the light and stay modest with the colours

Marina went for a mild look and also took just a part of the face.

Wanna see more? Here are some 'making of' or 'before and after' pictures

Pim, Nelly & Marina in the Chateauneuf Project

On Sunday 16 June, the Hangar  took part in 'the fête de la Trinité' of the Hangar-hometown Chateauneuf. Our members were giving painting and drawing demonstrations, while exhibiting and selling their paintings and informing the visitors about our association.

Unfortunately someone else will have to write about that, because 'we', Pim, Nelly and Marina were working from 7am - on a 10 meter long painting:

Pim had done such a lot of work in advance, including the measurements, the materials and the preliminary sketch. Nelly and I brought the coffee and around 8am we could start setting up the drawing!

The sun was shining, the mairie supplied us with straw hats, the mood was super good and we were a true well-oiled machine.

We had help from a lot of people, children and adults alike. The painting slowly progressed, We only took a break for a sandwich (and a walk around the village to cheer the members and check out the other stands).

Then from 2pm we continued without painting-helpers. With the exception of 'ou' mayor, Emmanuel Delmotte! He was delighted with what we were doing and around 3pm he came down to us and actually did his part in painting!

He first carefully made a sketch  and then coloured the Chateauneuf logo and added a funny donkey below.

 Of course the mayor also has a prominent place in our 'Fresco' as it was lovingly called by the passers-by.

Around 5.30pm we were done! Very happy with the result, quite tired and absolutely longing for a beer!

A lot of work was done to make this happen, by a lot of people, they will get all the credits they deserve in that post by someone else I mentioned above. But I've seen Ton, Patrick-1 and Patrick-2 work enormously hard, walk many kilometers and carry tons of stuff and it wouldn't have been possible without them for sure so I can't end this post without thanking them very very much!

If you weren't there and would like to see the painting 'for real', watch this space, the mairie of Chateauneuf will put it up in a public space and we will soon hear where that place is!

Here are some more pictures for you to enjoy:

Workshop Artistic Expression on SUnday 9 June - with Francesca

NEWS: Marie's Workshops in July and August

Marie proposes Summer Workshops Sculpture, Pastel and more

During the Summer holidays, teacher and artist Marie Bouquet offers a couple of 2-day workshops in the Hangar. As many of you know, Marie's workshops are always great fun, instructive and creative! Thursday 4 and Friday 5 July - workshop charcoal and pastel workshop for adults Thursday 11 and Friday 12 July - workshop sculpture for children Thursday 25 and Friday 26 July - Workshop sculpture for adults and children Thursday 29 and Friday 30 August - Workshop sculpture for adults For more information and to subscribe you can call Marie via 06 86 85 66 09 or email  marieboquet@hotmail.com The price per 2 days is 140€ - incl materials (50€ upfront to confirm subscription) Timing: 10am - 4pm Picknick lunch Minimum of 5 participants Non-Hangar members welcome, they pay 10€ extra

Hangar Vouchers Now Available!

What a wonderful and original idea for a gift - to offer a Hangar Voucher to your mother (for mothers' day) or another loved one, friend or the person who invited you for a dinner party! Good conversation piece - and they will be able to try out one or more classes in the Hangar!

You can purchase the voucher via our website 

Right now it is a mothers' day special, yet general vouchers will soon be added -and other specials like Birthday, Fathers day, Valentines day etc...

The holder of the voucher can choose their class, within 12 months of issue. The price (25€ for one class or 100€ for 5 classes) covers the membership for the duration of their participation.

Pim, Nelly, Marie and Marina are happy to accept them and make sure your gift will be very much appreciated!! 

More info via info@hangarart.org

Marina's (Land) Art Installation in the Jardin de MIP

Since 25 April there is a contemporary art exhibition, with land art and installations, in the Gardens of the Musée de la Parfumerie de Grasse. It is called 'Figures Libres'.

One of the 11 exhibiting artists is yours truly, Marina Kulik.

Below I 'll show you some of the artwork, but the garden itself is a real reason to go, it is truly fabulous. A haven of peace, only natural methods are used to maintain it.  I have been there regularly the past couple of months and every time I have discovered new, beautiful and interesting plants and smells. Seriously recommended! 

It is in Mouans Sartoux (next to Botanic, plenty parking space) and the gardens are open every day from 10am - 6 pm. 

Also great for a stroll with your visitors!

Open until 30 September by the way, so no rush😊...

I will leave some maps and posters in the Hangar for your information.

My installation 'the O of Oxygen' is easy to find, it is close to the entrance (number 10 on the map) and after next week it will have beautiful signs saying 'l'O de l'Oxygène'. As soon as the roses are in full bloom it will be very romantic!

  There are 3 O's... One clear circle,, the other two are the best from a distance because of the perspective

the 'Insect Hotel' by Fiona Paterson... She also hopes the plants will cover a bit more, and of course that bees and other beasties will go stay there.

Perfume Bottle, created out of tin cans - by land artist-sculptor Sally Ducrow

A huge bird out of twigs created by artist and organiser Cathie Cuby

 

 

'Fragrances' by Jean Jaques Castex

 

'Bundle' by Philippe Scardina consists of big bamboo bundles which disappear into the ground and come out of it a couple of meters further (picture above and below) like a big wave.

Bamboo Weaver, by Kim Cao, an interactive artwork is also waiting for the plants to grow in and over it,  with Francesca Messina in the foreground...

The installation 'Fragile' by Tiziano looks like a traffic sign and wants to point out the fragility of nature’s biological processes and our obligation to respect them.

'Morpho' by Isabelle Aubry, 200 wooden butterflies on a tree trunk. 

And many more artworks!

The Aquarellistas Exhibit in Valbonne! from 2 - 14 April!

Come to the wonderful exhibition of the Aquarellistas in the monumental Salle St Esprit (next to the church) in Valbonne:

You'll get that true 'Spring' feeling

with paintings in lovely transparent paint on beautiful paper

You'll see so many different styles and excellent quality all over

If you are looking for a gift or something to light up a wall:

Most paintings are for sale and the prices are reasonable 

We have a large choice of stunning and very original postcards for 4€ per piece

There will be contests ('which one is the painting') with prizes

 You can choose your favourite painting - and win a prize

We'll give demonstrations - and you can give the technique a try yourself

Open every day from 10 am - 6pm

The vernissage (official opening) will be on 5 April, 6pm

 'Choose the best in show'

"Seen through the eyes of Aquarellistas"

 

'Which one is the photo'