Exhibition Kieta 1986

 Kieta Social Club Christmas Exhibition 

Any excuse to travel to Kieta and I'm there. We will travel along the coast dropping in on friends and visit favorite spots along the way. Once in Kieta we will stay with our dear friend Keith (Chubby) and that in itself will be a treat. He is a consummate cook on the BBQ, and Cameron and I are looking forward to a lovely steak and crispy salad . . .  and good stories.

Am unsure how popular my topic will be? However, I love books and reading and whenever we have travelled from Madehas plantation, or Banu to adjoining plantations, they all appear similarly blessed with huge bookshelves full of books and oddities. Love the pottery, masks, paintings and photographs that are positioned in amongst the books. Admire the way the light penetrates the rooms. The use of lamps lit by electricity or use of tilly lamps. The comfortable seating, low carved or cane coffee tables, and the use of wood that offers a unique smell and a feeling of timelessness.

Yes! I love these 'libraries.' 

These paintings are an amalgamation and mish-mash of the various places we have visited. Not one painting is a true representation of one library.

We have Dalmatian dogs and a huge orange cat and I have taken the liberty of including them in these paintings.

Paintings 24 inches x 24 inches  Oil on canvas

 

Exhibition Kieta, PNG 1986 ( blogger created from original photographs of paintings.)

 Another reason to complete a small series of works, with an opportunity to exhibit.

Am doing some oil on canvas studies. 16 inches x 16 inches. Most of the work represents time spent on various plantations. These plantations are usually established along the coast line. Tennis, bowls and afternoon drinks are a huge delight.

Had thought to produce a series of eight, but I ran out of time.

Kieta exhibition 1986

 I am unable to make the trip to Kieta for the exhibition but a friend is delivering my work to the venue and said they will pay attention to the way they are viewed and  return any that do not sell.

In these four paintings, I have included some of the people that have worked for us, be it here on Teopasino, Banu or Madehas plantation's. I have included our much loved Blue-heeler dog, Bruno and our Dalmatian dogs, Sasha and muttle. Once again these paintings are not a true representation of any one place, but an amalgamation of people, buildings, clothing, food and scenery that I have admired. I have tried to portray a feeling of place rather than an exact replication.

Oil on canvas 24 inches x 24 inches.