Images from 'Mélange de deux' by Ian A. Hawkins and Dominique Oberhauser
Our upcoming exhibition has a historical influence as we step back in time with a 'Mixture of Two' - the translation for the title of works by two like-minded friends Ian A. Hawkins and Dominique Oberhauser.
'French Letters' by Ian A. Hawkins, is a body of mounted works embellished with found images and objects, silver and gold leaf and gouache on A4 envelopes sent from France - past and present. 'Lumières from Siena' by Dominique Oberhauser, is a collection of framed miniatures, which are created using gold leaf, pigments and gouache, drawing inspiration from illuminated choir books from the 16th Century.
Together they bring you 'Mélange de deux'.
Artist's Statement - Ian A. Hawkins
'French Letters' is a
tongue-in-cheek take on "Wish you were here" letters, sent by
visitors (pilgrims, travellers and tourists) of different epoques and eras,
from locations in France. Executed in
styles reminiscent of amulets, votive pictures and talismans from Gothic,
Medieval and the High Renaissance, to the 20th century, then posted back to
Tasmania using the convenience of modern airmail postage.
Mixed media collage on A4 envelopes, posted in France
Price: $250 mounted (unframed)
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| Ms Francophile 48cm x 40cm |
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| Mr Francophile 48cm x 40cm |
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| Edith Piaf 48cm x 40cm sold |
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| Yves Saint Laurent 48cm x 40cm sold |
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| Ms Marianne (Spirit of France) 48cm x 40cm sold |
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| Marie Antoinette 48cm x 40cm |
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| Madame de Pompadour 48cm x 40cm |
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| Voltaire 48cm x 40cm sold |
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| King Louis XIV 48cm x 40cm |
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| Joan of Arc 48cm x 40cm |
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| Abelard and Heloise 48cm x 40cm |
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| Charlemagne 48cm x 40cm |
Lumières from Siena
The idea for this exhibition came after I visited the medieval town of Siena in Italy. Inside Siena cathedral is the Piccolomini library with the most beautiful collection of 16th century illuminated choir books.
As an
illuminator, it was such an inspiring moment that I decided I would recreate,
in my own style, a selection of these choir books paintings, adding music notes
as decoration to share a little bit of Siena with you in Tasmania.
Medium: gold leaf 23 kt, pigments and gouache
Price range: $390 - $550 (framed)
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| Letter A - Story of the barren fig tree 26cm x 26cm $490 sold |
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| Initial M - The Confession 27cm x 28cm $490 |
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| Initial L with bird 22cm x 22cm $390 sold |
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| Flowered Initial C 27cm x 28cm $390 |
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| Initial C - Visitation 23cm x 23cm $420 sold |
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| Initial R - Gregory's Visioin 26cm x 27cm $450 |
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| Initial C - Workers in the vineyard 24cm x 24cm $420 sold |
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| Initial S - St Martin gives his cloak 28cm x 29cm $450 sold |
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| Flowered Initial M 26cm x 26cm $390 |
Initial P - Nativity
26cm x 30cm
$450 sold
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| Italian icon style Madonna 20cm x 28cm $550 sold |
'Mélange de deux' starts this Thursday,1st November and runs until 21st November with the 'opening' on Friday, 2nd November at 5.30pm. We hope you can come and join in the celebrations. All Welcome!
In the meantime, if you see anything you like, we happily pack and send interstate and overseas.
t. 03 6223 3663 e. info@inkagallery.org.au
Gallery hours: Mon-Sat 10 - 5 Sun 11.30 - 3
Inka Gallery, Shop16/77 Salamanca Place, Hobart, Tasmania 7004. Situated in the heart of the historic Salamanca arts precinct!
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