ART EXHIBITION

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume 76, 23 September 1941, Page 8

ART EXHIBITION

SUTER GALLERY HANGINGS Oil PAIN I INGS It E VII At' I- I» ( a Mui i lls King i . .i -i i. • ha racl ri i I :r : *. : | •■\V: i il,.m.u' H i .1 di'lighl fill lnil\ -a ■ hadow- , «*rl sand-duiuv. agani'-l a • pa i I: Img m;i. ! ' •Summer Day. W aikaiim- " i lul Hulli l.unisdcn’s I .iui i ip. I Pen hoim." is niie of Hie most interesting on vii u It i an umi mil study of light and hade on a ehurcli steeple i and the bare bl anches el a tree Ida Ei.se has two oi, hung. "Stormy Dav" i an at 1 i and rocks, w hile her other exhibit. I coniposilion. Anna Robinson's two tudu of old buildings. "The Old Foundi.v" and "The Old Shed.” are both good in colour. "Nan's .lap, Doll” is an unusual study iin clear, bright colours scarlet, blue and black predominating against a neutral background. Bessie Christie's “Still Life" is good I in colour and composition. Hugh Scott's title exhibit is "A Panel.” in neutral colours. Robert Donn hows "Astellas." a delightful study of sub-tropical bush. Carl l.augescn’s "Oriental Visitor” is pleasing in colour. Salome Coombs ha.-, successfully at- ! tempted a difficult subject in “Laugh- . ing Girl." John Welsh lias made use of subtle colouring in his "Landscape ” Ida 11. Carey is rcpre.-enled bv two ! portraits - the one of the elderly lady 1 being particularly plea.ing. E. IM. Hepburn’s two oils art* “Bound 1 for Npw Zealand” a study in blues and greys—and “View From the Rieh--1 mond Hills." W. 11. Allen, A.R.C.A., exhibits "The j Dressmaker.” a well-executed study in ; subdued colours; and “Summer in Nelson.” a pleasing composition with a : good feeling of warmth and sunlight, j Marjorie Naylor’s two widely different subjects are "The Maitai Road” and "Mrs Moncriefl.” The latter is a careful study. John Oakley has three oils hung. "Hawke Bay" is a delightful study in . subtle tones of blue and grey, with an interesting colour effect. "Peter’s Poo!” has good drawing and colour, while ; "Suffolk Village" makes use of simj plified masses of colour. J. Harrison Smith exhibits "Tall . Trees.' W. Allen Bollard's attractive, colouri ful sea-scape is "A Summer Sea." Jenny Campbell’s painting, “Storm," ! is a forceful piece of work Roland Hipkins exhibits a tempera ' painting, "Waimnngu.” good m colour, j drawing and composition. Vida Steinert is represented by "Back Street.” Alice F. Whyte has "Maori Meeting House. Whaka.” hung. Frances I. Hunt's "Sketch" is pleas--11. V. Millar’s "Road to the Bay" is , an interesting pattern of colour and j form. i Among the few portrait studies are: May Gilbert’s "Head from Life.” Alison Pickmere's "Boy’s Head," and Ron. W. Stenbcrg's "Portrait.” 11. 11. Pattle exhibits "Battersey, London." Andrew Reid shows "Storm Clouds." Rosa Vitetta has a characteristic i study, “Harmony." Frances Steel's “Mercury Bay" is attractive. John Week’s "Still Life" is a boldly conceived study, painted in his usual masterly manner. The colour is particularly good. R. J. Diekison has "The Quarry. Sawyer’s Bay.” hung. Adele Younghusband shows two widely differing subjects. "Still Life." and “Young Woman and Cat.” In both the subject matter has been reduced to simplified forms, all unnecessary details being eliminated. Both are interesting. J. Turkington's "Cabaret” i an attractive pattern of colour and form A. Lois White shows a typical study, "Thunder Storm." As usual, her colour is harmonious and pleasing. Amy Dawson's "Waihekc” is a cleverly executed pastel. (To be continued) The exhibition will be open each day from 10 30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m., and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission Is, Sundays by silver coin. The closing date will be Sunday. 28th September.