(“Symphony” – sculpture by Maureen Quinn)
From June 22, Artisan Gallery host an exhibition of Maureen
Quinn's bronze sculptures and a selection of her drawings.
With a career
spanning six decades, Maureen Quinn’s versatility reflects the gauntlet of both
her European heritage while remaining intuitively "of Africa".
Through her long career she has proved to be one of South Africa's most
progressive sculptors.
Born in
Bloemfontein, she was awarded a bursary to study at the then Natal Technical
College in Durban, where she studied sculpture under Mary Stainbank. In her
final year, she was awarded the Emma Smith Bursary to study at Goldsmith
College in London. Her training and travels during this time brought her into
contact with both the classical masterpieces in the museums, but also with the
works of Henry Moore, the Surrealists, the attenuated forms of Modigliani as
well as the directions in art current at the time.
This close
connection with what is relevant and current, combined with her strength,
personal vision and awareness of the individual's fight for survival are chords
that bind her diverse themes. The surface tensions, textural nuances, strong
directional lines and mastery of the human form for expressive purposes combine
to make her visually and emotively exciting.
The official opening will be on June 21 at 15h00 for 15h30
with Carol Brown as the guest speaker. There will be two walkabouts with
Maureen Quinn, one on the Monday after the opening, and one on the last Friday
of the exhibition (July 3).
The exhibition runs until July 4. Artisan Gallery is situated at 344 Florida Road, Morningside, Durban.
The gallery is wheelchair friendly. More information on 031 312 4364 or 083 301
5747, email: info@artisan.co.za or visit www.artisan.co.za
NB: New opening times are Mondays from 11h00
to 17h00; Tuesdays to Fridays from 09h30 to 17h00 and Saturdays and Public
Holidays from 09h00 to 13h00.
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