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ORANJESTAD - Grace Ashruf is very proud to exhibit her latest collection of original Art titled 'Destinations' on Wednesday, October 26th. The exposition will take place in the OLD Garage Cordia Building, at L.G. Smith Blvd. 114 and continue for two weeks.
This collection of 30 original artworks is a fusion of Contemporary Art and names of Aruban Neighborhoods. The works not only reflect the names of popular places on the island, but also many of the ancient aboriginal names given them by the native Indians. Much of the true significance of these names and their origins remain unknown.
“Each painting in this collection consists of 3 layers” Grace explains, “first, a heavily textured base composition, which is then flavored with a very abstracted landscape; on top of that, a color composition. It is like I have created 3 paintings on one canvas. I don't set out completely to create a work, instead, once started, I let the material and my intuition lead the way.”
Strong composition, visual texture, bold use of color, and trusting her intuition are just some elements that Grace employs in creating works. Her artworks are modern, colorful and vibrant. It is a portrayal of passionate sensations and impressions of feelings. The result is work that evokes a strong response by viewers. "I want people to be viscerally moved when they look at my work. The intellectual stuff can come afterwards," the artist said.
Grace has presented a number of solo and collective exhibitions to the public over the years, from which she has gained a good reputation and positive responses.
This year the artist will donate 10% of revenues from this exhibition to Kinderhuis Casa Cuna in Aruba in the same manner she has donated proceeds from her 2009 solo show to the Kinderhuis Imeldahof.
Grace Ashruf is grateful to Garage Cordia for the kind use of their old facility.
A celebratory cocktail will toast the opening night, from 7.30 pm to 10.00 pm – all are welcome. The exhibition is open for (2)Two Weeks, from Monday to Friday from 10-2 pm / 4-6 pm and Saturday from 10-5 pm. Entrance is free.
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ART Exhibition ‘Destinations’ – by Local Artist Grace Ashruf
ORANJESTAD - Grace Ashruf is very proud to exhibit her latest collection of original Art titled 'Destinations' on Wednesday, October 26th. The exposition will take place in the OLD Garage Cordia Building, at L.G. Smith Blvd. 114 and continue for two weeks.
This collection of 30 original artworks is a fusion of Contemporary Art and names of Aruban Neighborhoods. The works not only reflect the names of popular places on the island, but also many of the ancient aboriginal names given them by the native Indians. Much of the true significance of these names and their origins remain unknown.
“Each painting in this collection consists of 3 layers” Grace explains, “first, a heavily textured base composition, which is then flavored with a very abstracted landscape; on top of that, a color composition. It is like I have created 3 paintings on one canvas. I don't set out completely to create a work, instead, once started, I let the material and my intuition lead the way.”
Strong composition, visual texture, bold use of color, and trusting her intuition are just some elements that Grace employs in creating works. Her artworks are modern, colorful and vibrant. It is a portrayal of passionate sensations and impressions of feelings. The result is work that evokes a strong response by viewers. "I want people to be viscerally moved when they look at my work. The intellectual stuff can come afterwards," the artist said.
Grace has presented a number of solo and collective exhibitions to the public over the years, from which she has gained a good reputation and positive responses.
This year the artist will donate 10% of revenues from this exhibition to Kinderhuis Casa Cuna in Aruba in the same manner she has donated proceeds from her 2009 solo show to the Kinderhuis Imeldahof.
Grace Ashruf is grateful to Garage Cordia for the kind use of their old facility.
A celebratory cocktail will toast the opening night, from 7.30 pm to 10.00 pm – all are welcome. The exhibition is open for (2)Two Weeks, from Monday to Friday from 10-2 pm / 4-6 pm and Saturday from 10-5 pm. Entrance is free.
- Busy Day With New Friends!
We had made plans to get together with Grace and Steve, a couple who we've been in contact with quite a bit over the years. You may have noticed Grace commenting here occasionally as "Grace (in Tucson)" as she's been a regular reader...
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Terrace at Saint-Adresse by MonetIt's been over 30 years since Paris hosted a Monet exhibition. But in 2010 the 'Father of Impressionism' is back in the warm Parisian spotlight with not one, but two rival exhibitions - one from the 22nd of...
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