In the past we went to several at Compton Verney Art Gallery. It was very close to where we lived. Both Harry and Sam worked in the restaurant at various times so we always got invitations to openings.
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The great thing about going to the openings is that you are first to see the exhibition and you get free drinks and nibbles!
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| Paul is typical of the art lovers who attend openings... |
Paul's brother, Peter Hide, is 'one of the world's foremost practitioners of welded-steel sculpture'.
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| Peter visited Shrewsbury a few years ago. |
Peter lives and works in Canada. He teaches as Professor and Head of the Sculpture Department at the University of Alberta.  |
| Peter's workshop in Canada |
In recent years Peter has invited us to openings of his shows in London.
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| Peter Hide, Trinity, 2007 Steel, H. 300 cm approx. I saw this sculpture at the Ironbridge museum of Steel Sculpture (now closed) |
Some of Peter's work is currently on show at the University of Greenwich and we had a very enjoyable time attending the opening and meeting up with family and friends.
The show is called Stockwell Depot 1967 - 1979. There is loads to see and think about. We had some lively discussions, 'What is art?' etc. etc. at the galleries and afterwards over dinner.
This is an example of a smaller piece of work by Peter that was included in the exhibition.
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| Peter Hide, Beryl, 1975, steel. |
The book Stockwell Depot 1967- 79 was launched at the Exhibition. It tells the story of 'the emergence of the London artists' studio movement'.
It includes photos of the art, interviews with the artists and photos of the artists as they were back in the 60s. It makes fascinating reading.
It includes photos of the art, interviews with the artists and photos of the artists as they were back in the 60s. It makes fascinating reading.
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| Peter (right) and fellow artist Roland Brener on the roof of the Stockwell Depot They are standing beside Peter's sculpture - Tower, 1969-70. |
P.S. Thanks Sam, James and James for providing accommodation. We loved Greenwich and hope to return soon!
We hope you can come again for longer!
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DeleteInteresting art work.
ReplyDeleteYes very and the book is very informative. I think I will spend a bit of time studying it all. Then next time I talk to Peter I will know more about it.
DeleteSounds good to me. Only ever been to a couple and one of those I didn`t really understand.....well I just didn`t get it. I would like to see the steel sculptures in wide open spaces I think.
ReplyDeleteYou are right. Some of the sculptures are in ideal outdoor settings and they look really good.
DeleteI think I remember a van Gogh exhibition at Compton Verney. Personally not too keen on the steel art, but maybe in the right setting... And I'm sure it's fun making it.
ReplyDeleteThe more you look at it the more you like it but I'm sure making it is the really fun bit.
Deletevery intresting!
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