New exhibition: World War I paintings in Nazareth
This weekend I have a new exhibition opening: eight of my paintings, painted from photo's from World War I (so more than 100 years ago!) are combined with poems about WWI by writer/poet Patrick Cornillie.
The combined works are exhibited in a church in Nazareth (that's Nazareth near Ghent in Belgium, not Israel, mind you!), here's a little preview:
The paintings are mostly portraits of soldiers (some of them anonymous soldiers, but also Emile Brichard, Belgiums last World War I veteran and historical legend Hendrik Geeraert, one of the few people responsible for halting the German army in Belgium in 1914).
If anybody happens to be in the neighbourhood: let me know and I'll fill you in on the details!
Hope it goes well and you sell out :)
Thanks and yeah, that would be awesome! :)
Even in times of war, art remains, becoming a means of expression and struggle against the difficulties that arise. Although war is always sad for the whole world, it is interesting to observe the art created during that time. Good post, greetings.
Thank you. Even though World War I took place 100 years ago now, it is being remembered here. Where I'm living was just behind the frontlines in those days. All I can do is paint the people of that time.
Woah looks like some amazing art on display once again :) I hope all goes well marty :)
Thanks, tonight's the opening night, I'm looking forward!
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Thank you!