SUTER ART SOCIETY

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume 76, 6 May 1941, Page 6

SUTER ART SOCIETY

AUTUMN EXHIBITION HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH PATRIOTIC DISPLAY (Contributed) In addition to the Patriotic Exhibition now being held at the Suter Art Gallery, the Suter Art Society is holding its Autumn Exhibition These pictures are hung in the annex and all visitors to the exhibition should make certain of seeing the work of Nelson artists. W. C. Allen. A.R.C.A., exhibits a portrait. This is clever decisive work The colouring is well conceived and executed and flesh tints good. His landscape "Clouds” is an interesting study. Marcus King has in this section of the exhibition three water colours and four oils. All three water colours are attractive work, but the “Stone Frog” stands out in simplicity and effectiveness of treatment of the oils. “Evening Landscape” is perhaps the most pleasing. The others are "Round the Bend." “Evening Effect. Seatoun,” and “The Hill Path, Kelburn.” Hugh Scott is represented by a small oil, a peep of blue sea between cliffs. Marjorie Naylor exhibits a brilliant study of zinnias in a blue glass bowl The colour scheme is well conceived, the contrast of bright flowers against a vivid background being very effective. Her work shows marked growth in strength and technique. In addition to her oil she has a pleasing monochrome of “The Pioneer’s Home,” “The Hop Kiln.” and a clever and well drawn picture of the Bishop’s School. Molly Stewart exhibits ten water colours, mostly studies of houses and gardens. The “White House” shows an interesting treatment with Chinese white. “The House Next Door” is a delicately coloured impression of a garden. “The Church Hill” is noteworthy for its different treatment and colouring. “The Pine Tree” is an effective study Enga Washbourn is represented by three attractive pictures. Of these “Collingwood” will probably be the most popular and attract most attention though in “Morning Light” she has cleverly conveyed an impression of light on water. Mrs Moncrieff contributes a colourful decorative panel of Macaws and a Bush scene which shows resourceful handling of a very difficult subject. Her other exhibit is “Pancake Rocks, Punakaikai.” R. T. Waghorn exhibits two water colours in this section. “Highfield” is the more interesting in treatment, but “Lake Rotoiti” is a pleasant rendering of a picturesque subject.

Marigold Johnston has a group of attractive pictures. This young artist shows marked improvement in colour and technique. “The Rimu” is an original conception, and the “Old Quarry Line” is firmly carried out. Her other two are sketches of hills and sea. E. Hepburn has contributed six pictures The most interesting in conception and execution is “Pangatotara.” in strong contrast to the technique of “Worcestershire Market.” Margaret Rhodes is a young artist who shows marked improvement. Her “Gum Tree” is good work Mrs Gilbert is represented by three pictures of Christchurch. All are characteristic specimens of Mrs Gilbert’s pleasant, delicate work. Sylvia Brockett contributes three water colours. “Gum Tree. Autumn.” is the strongest in treatment. “Kaikoura” is delicate in colour and “Autumn” will attract most. Sylvia Brown. Of this artist’s four studies of hills and water “Otira Gorge” is the most effective. Rosa Vitetta exhibits a group of four oils. This artist shows improvement. Her still life group has some good colour and treatment. Ray Gilbert is represented by a self portrait in pencil and a small water colour. Lumsden exhibits an interesting modern decorative panel entitled “GreyMist. This artist also shows two pieces of craft work—-a beautifully shaped stemmed bowl in beaten copper, and a bowl of beaten brass with a panel of repousse work in copper. M. T. Woollaston is represented by a panel drawing and a pen and ink sketch. W. F. Robinson. This artist shows imagination in his conception of “The Fates.’’ He also exhibits a painted breakfast tray. ~A- Johnston exhibits a sketch of the Maitar Valley CLOSING ON SUNDAY The attention of the public is again drawn to the Patriotic Art Exhibition now open at the Suter Art Gallery. For the benefit of those persons who are unable to visit the exhibition during the day, the galley will be kept open from 7 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday.

On Saturday afternoon an exhibition of spinning and weaving will be given. Coloured fleeces have been donated for this purpose by local farmers and visitors to the exhibition will have the opportunity of seeing the interesting process by which the fleeces are converted into seaboot stockings for men of the mine sweepers.

Pictures ranging in price from £1 Is to £42 are on sale for patriotic funds and tickets are also available for the art union for which eight Va^u able pictures have been set aside The exhibition closes on Sunday afternoon.