Now on at St Paul’s Hall in Ramsey The 62nd Annual Open Exhibition of the Mannin Art Group . Judging the annual trophy winners were: Ms. Katie Richardson along with Yvonne Cresswell, Manx National Heritage curator and Manx artist Catherine James and Wildlife artist Jeremy Paul.
Catherine James winner of the 2010 Trophy for “Best Flower Painting” judged the 2011 exhibits. Her choice : “Mixed Hellebores” a watercolour by Jodie Buckley . To quote Catherine : “Mixed Hellebores” is a beautifully observed work; painted in ‘text book’ style – which sometimes eliminates atmosphere – but here retains the almost primeval aspect of this beautiful flower; the contrasting colours adding to the mystery.”
Winner of the Sir Laurence New Rose Bowl for the “Best Manx Landscape” went to Bruno Cavellec for his etching of “Niarbyl Cottage”. Judges quotes : “ small, delicate perfectly executed; good tonal range and composition. Picturesque subject but not clichéd – has a contemporary feel.”
The Best watercolour Trophy was awarded to David Byrne for his painting “ The Station Port St Mary” To quote the judges “ delicate use of tone and colour – excellent balanced oomposition with no distracting elements superficially – a typical Manx landscape - but more unusual subject – ie. gasometers.”
This year’s Miniature Competition subject was “Movement” and the prizes went to :
First prize : Daphne MacOwen : “Koi Frantic Feeding” an oil painting
Second Prize : Celia Francere : Into the Blue” an encaustic painting.
Third Prize : Delia Jackson for her watercolour “A Good Drying Day”.
The Exhibition is open to the public from Thursday 28th July through to 6th August. Open Daily 10.00am – 6.30pm. Sunday 31st July 2.00pm to 6.00pm Saturday 6th August 10.00am – 4.00pm (last entry 3.15pm).
2011 Exhibition Prize Winners
The Winner of The Sir Laurence & Lady New Rose Bowl for "The Best Manx Landscape "
Bruno Cavellec - "Niarbyl Cottage"
The Winner of The The Margaret Godfrey Trophy for "The Best Watercolour"
David Byrne - "The Station – Port St Mary"
The Winner of The Rosie Sawyer Rose Bowl for "The Best Flower Painting"
Jodie Buckley - "Mixed Hellibores" - Watercolour
Annual Miniature Painting Prize Winners
1st Prize : Daphne MacOwan - "Koi Frantic Feeding" - Oil
2nd Prize: Celia Francere - "Into the Blue" - Encaustic
3rd Prize: Delia Jackson - "A Good Drying Day" - Watercolour
GALLERY SELECTION 2011
Valerie Galpin - "High Water" - Acrylic
Suzannah Broughton - "Chicken Rock" - Watercolour
Connie Alden - "Cottage Ballaglass Glen" - Acrylic
Iris Burton - "Ballaglass in Springtime" - Acrylic
Peter Lloyd-Davies - "The Flax Mill Ballaglass Glen" - Oil
William Lacey - "The Surfers – Palm Beach NSW" - Acrylic
Carol Williamson - "My Poppies" - Mixed Media
G.T McKEE - "A Splash of colour – Goldfinch" - Acrylic
Ann Heath - "Workshop for Young Artists" - Oil
