ARTS AND CRAFTS

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XVII, 31 August 1927, Page 3

ARTS AND CRAFTS

NAPIER SOCIETY’S SHOW

The annual exhibition of the Napier Society of Arts and Crafts opened today when many art lovers attended to view the exhibits- The private view last night was also well attended. As usual, the exhibits were ranged in an excellent manner, due consideration being given to the great question of correct lighting. The exhibits are shown on the walls of three rooms, the first of which is devoted almost entirely to water colours. In the second room are the oils—a smaller but representative collection—and various other objects of art, such as the Medici prints of old masters. The third room is devoted to examples of commercial art craftsmanship in wood, metal and leather, together with fancy work in textiles, in the last room is an interesting collection of the different sections of arts and crafts. The most noticeable feature of the pictures is their brightness and colour, most of the artists attempting and many succeeding excellently in rendering sunlight effects. Many scenes of local interest are depicted which proved a great attraction to many. The variety of the crafts section is very great and everyone can be sure of finding some branch in which they will be interested, metal work, wood carving, dyed and' woven fabrics, china ware and enamel work abounding.

. One warning should be issued. Modern impressionist pictures are generally seen best at a slight distance. Many patrons approach so close to a picture that besides spoiling their own view they prevent others from viewing it also.