Monday, October 24, 2011

Art Exhibition 'Destinations' by Aruban 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.

Sunday, October 2, 2011

Exhibition SUN AND MOON EXPRESSION

by Aruba Daily on Monday, September 19, 2011 at 6:37am

ORANJESTAD - Jeanne Ecury and Harold Bronswinkel have a duo show in the Westin Aruba Art Gallery. Jeanne Ecury had several exhibitions before in both Curacao and Aruba. She has taken private painting lessons where she began with carbon and ink, and aquarelle and proceeded with acrylic.
Harold Bronswinkel did many workshops in the Netherlands, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic and Aruba. He also started out with aquarelle and with decorating ceramic products. He has exhibited solo and in group shows in Aruba.

Jeanne and Harold had a duo exhibition a few years ago in Cas di Cultura. About the current theme they say: “We have chosen for the sun and the moon; life is influenced by them after all. Light provides color and warmth and it evokes emotions. The sun and moon have an influence on the mysterious urge from which inspiration, creativity and experiences arise. Which gives us the urge to make it visible.”
Jeanne and Harold did this with paint and brushes on canvas.


 “There are painters who turn the sun into a yellow dot. There are artists who through their art and intelligence turn a yellow dot into a sun.” Pablo Picasso The opening of this exhibition is on Friday, September 23, at 8 PM and everyone is welcome.

The Gallery is open every day of the week and is freely accessible.

The Westin Art Gallery
J.E. Irausquin Blvd 77, Palm Beach, Aruba
info@aruba-artgallery.com
www.aruba-artgallery.com