Sid(Cyril) Beynon- 2.8.56 – 25.8.10
Sorely missed by all – members and non-members alike. The attendance at last night’s opening of Sid’s exhibition said it all. Sid’s family, school-friends, artists who benefited from his advice, former fellow students and teachers, colleagues from the Forum – all testified to the high esteem in which his memory is held –or in Sid’s usual signing- off phrase “love and respect”. It was recognized by all that Sid was the stalwart who made it possible for the Forum to survive the last three years.
There is a book in AF2 for everyone to sign, together with their comments and memories, which we hope to present to his family on the conclusion of the exhibition. You should also see the video sound recording on the Forum website, which shows images from the hanging of the exhibition, to the accompaniment of Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto. Click below on http://www.hastingsartsforum.co.uk/sids-page/
Dates for your diary….
Today until 3 October. 11 – 5. F-ish Gallery. “Parallel Worlds” by Project Artworks. Gallery talk on 22 Sep.
Today – 4 Sep. “A walk of art” - a project to re-vitalise West Hill. See members’ announcements.
Thu 2 Sep. 7 for 7.45. SLOS Film Soc – new season opens with “Lebanon” –An Israeli soldier has doubts about being in Lebanon. Set in a tank.
Fri 3 Sep. 6.30 – 8.30. Private view for Cathryn Kemp (AF1)
Sat 4 Sep. Poetry Group meets in AF2 at 5 p.m.
Thu 9 Sep. 6.30 – 8.30. Hastings Humanists meet in AF1.
Fri 10 Sep. Private view for George Robertson in AF2.
**Emily Johns opens her exhibition in Rye with a concert.**
See members announcement below.
Stop Press…
The Poetry Group re-convenes after the summer break on Saturday 4 Sep. The suggested topic is “Summer”, but feel free to read your own poems or favourite pieces by other authors. The meeting will be against the Beach Art background of Sid Beynon and Peter Andow’s show.
June Barnes. .June was awarded the prize for best Contemporary Quilt at the Festival of Quilts – information about the exhibition can be found at http://www.twistedthread.com. Her exhibit is a piece called “Squaring Up” and may be (or similar) exhibited at the exhibition with Tricia Neve in October.
Lynn Painter – Stainers Prize. This prize is awarded to encourage creative representational painting and promote the skill of the draughtsman. First prize is £15,000 and five runner-up prizes of £1,000. Deadline for entries is 20 Sep (London). Entry forms at www.parkerharrisco.uk/downloads
Showing Now…
Sid Beynon and Peter Andow in AF2. “Art and Science to a Degree”. 26 Aug – 7 Sep. Photographic prints of seaside and beach images.
Taster, Coastal Currents in AF 1, 19–31 Aug. Curator: Geraldine Wheeler.
The Taster is for Forum members who wish to open their studios to the public, whether as part of Coastal Currents or by special arrangement.
Those taking part are Tony Allen, Lynne Bingham, Alex Leadbetter, Danny Mooney, Robin Muckle, Nick Pilcher and Geraldine Wheeler, all exhibiting as part of the Coastal Currents programme.
Paul Beavis, David Drey, Jeremy Bear, Iain Johnston, Erna Macfarlane, and Annie Rae are exhibiting and may open their studios / workplace by appointment.
Forum at the Azur (AF3). Photography by Clive Gross commenting on the regeneration ? / degeneration ? of our urban centres.
Coming up…
Cathryn Kemp in AF1, 2 – 14 Sep.
“Painting is just another way of keeping a diary..” Pablo Picasso
Cathryn unveils her latest body of works, made throughout a profound and revelatory experience in a rehab clinic. Powerful in their emotional intensity and visual scope, the works continue her theme of internal landscaping while producing an overview of the threads of time, memory and history in an image diary.
She is happy to listen to questions about her work and the influence of her illness on her art. Cathryn married George in early August and is looking forward to a positive future.
George Robertson in AF2 , 9 – 14 Sep.
Artist Statement. I was born in Shetland in 1953, and have been painting in my spare time since before I left school. Canvases, boards, wood panels, furniture – in fact, anything I could lay my hands on – I would paint.
After relocating to Edinburgh in 1969 to train as a chef, my paintings were exhibited in several Scottish galleries. In 1973 a chain of events resulted in another move to the Tonbridge, Kent, area where I continued to work as a chef, and to paint at home, until 1980. At this time, I was living in Tunbridge Wells and was given the opportunity to take up painting full time, working in the field of interior design and antique restoration.
Since moving to a more rural area near Bodiam, I have had the time and the inspirational environment to encourage me to concentrate once again on canvas painting, which gives me the opportunity to choose the subjects and styles I wish to explore. I paint mainly in oil on canvas or wood. My subjects are often taken from local East Sussex scenery, and can incorporate the more abstract elements to be found both in nature and everyday life.
David Reeve in AF1, 16 – 28 Sep.
“Best of Diploma Show”, (General Artwork. Curated by Alastair Knights ) 16 – 28 Sep
David Drey in AF1 30 Sep – 12 Nov.
Members’ Announcements…
Felipe Hewitt posts : I am a 58 year-old former life guard in Bermuda and in Brighton, now an experienced artists’ and hairdresser’s model. I am a Charles Laughton lookalike. References available. Tel: 01273 275955.
Anna Casson posts : I am a Life and portrait model. Tel; 7791794103
Emily Johns, “Conscious Oil” – Myth and mind in the age of petroleum.
This exhibition runs across the week-end 10 – 12 Sep in Rye – open 6pm Fri 10 and 10am – 6 pm on Sat /Sun at the School Creative Centre, New Road Rye, TN31 7LS. Jane Manning (soprano) will sing Anne Rouse’s poem “Oil” at 7 pm on Friday 10 . Jane Manning is described as “simply the voice of contemporary music” in the UK.
There will be several lectures / discussions, including a children’s story-telling session at 11 am led by fellow-Forum member, Mary Dawson.
PARALLEL WORLDS PROJECT ARTWORKS. “Parallel Worlds” Opened last night at F-ish Gallery. Runs Thursdays – Sundays. Gallery talk 22 Sep.
Mike Williams posts : A Walk of Art.
Two opportunities to participate in the design and making of elements for A Walk of Art.
Saturday 28th August and Saturday 4th September, 11am – 4pm –
House of Hastings ‘Meanwhile Space’ in Queens Road.
Walk of Art is a project to creatively revitalise and map the neglected informal paths, steps and bye-ways of The West Hill, Hastings, creating ‘A Walk of Art’ between Alexandra Park and the Old Town via The Beacon and West Hill.
There will be an exhibition of the plans and progress of this exciting project and items with which to make basic mosaics Suitable for any ages, but children accompanied by an adult, please. Judy Dewsbery will be on hand to answer any questions and receive your feedback.
There will be sandstone blocks, tools and Mike Williams – stone sculptor – leading these workshops. Your ideas are important to this project!
Booking advisable if you’re seriously considering sculpting a piece of stone! This activity is not suitable for children under the age of 16 but we would like as many of you out there as possible to have some in-put . For more information please contact Judy Dewsbery; judy@beacon hastings.com. tel: (01424) 431305 or 07980 596751 or Mike Williams: makingsculpture@hotmail.co.uk
FILM…
St Leonards Film Society. The next film is showing in AF1 on Thursday 2 September @ 7 for 7.45. “Lebanon”. The film is about the Israeli invasion of Lebanon. The film schedule for September and November will be posted in next week’s bulletin.
MUSIC…
11 Sep @ 7.30 “Don Giovanni”. St Mary-in-the-castle. This staged production of Mozart’s Don Giovanni is adapted from the Longborough Festival production, which received great reviews in the national press. It promises value for money for opera aficionados. It is produced by Jenny Miller with young singers from the Music Colleges (ie to-morrow’s professionals). Very affordable at £12.00 (£8 student concessions )
