One of the most familiar symbols of spring is the promise of renewal. After months of cold, wet weather and dormant landscapes, spring brings new growth, life and colour. Trees bud again, flowers bloom, and animals come out from hibernation. This renewal symbolises hope for a brighter future and a new start.
Hamilton Gallery’s recent exhibition opening titled, ‘Bloom’, showcases works by various artists with the collective aim of creating art that is – if not bright, bold and vibrant – then somehow expressing the idea of ‘upliftment’ , ‘promise’ or ‘beauty’.
Marion Fuch
Marion Fuch’s painted flowers in bowls, are pure representations of the flowers she has growing in her backyard, with an added element of finely painted decorative patterns in the background – she delights in combining pattern, shape and colours to create a harmonious composition, that remains fun and light-hearted.
Wiehan De Jager
Wiehan De Jager’s delicate style, and attention to detail and similar ability to create and portray balance in his artworks, also result in works that are both aesthetically pleasing and compositionally beautiful. His use of shape and colour can easily be related to the shapes and colours that interplay in nature, especially around spring time.
Greta McMahon
Greta Mcmahon’s intricate prints on paper, suitably framed, are fine examples of how the concept of Spring can be brought to life through imagery and colour. Her works are sensitive and spritely – one can almost smell the scent of the flowers, or imagine a breeze brushing over the purple hues.
Dave Robertson
Dave Robertson’s artworks hint at layers of life, beyond the surface of things. His colours subconsciously lean towards those that are elemental – the colour of land, sea and sky. His works, although abstract, have a hint of the figurative, wherein one can imagine a human or life-force dwelling. The boldness of his colours and the depth in the paintings, can allude to things that are yet to come – this being what Spring is often associated with.
Daniel Baeta
Daniel Baeta’s interpretation includes the most serene and pretty shade of timeless pink, with dainty birds congregated on a branch… the epitome of a springtime scene. His abstract face paintings bring a personal and real element to our theme – portraits, which seem almost like reflections in a mirror, may be a reminder of the need for self-reflection and renewal.
Paloma
Paloma’s intensely coloured standing ‘totems’ are striking and versatile sculptural décor items, that take on an almost botanical life of their own – like plants or pods from a fantastical land. These can stand as interior décor pieces, or outdoors as garden sculptures.
Recent Spring décor trends have included the use of bold, primary colours, stark contrasts, along with small scale florals, and pops of colour. Stripes have also made an appearance in décor, and chinoiserie has gained popularity again.
Although trends change frequently, a beautiful art piece, whether if fits the current fashion or not, is a treasure to keep. We believe that an artwork acquired because it has ‘resonated ‘with the buyer – is one that will never go out of fashion in one’s own mind and home.
These are just a few of the artists that have work on display for “bloom’. To see the full collection, please visit us or contact us for more information.
‘We began as mineral. We emerged into plant life, and into the animal state, and then into being human, and always we have forgotten our former states, except in early spring when we slightly recall being green again.’ – Rumi
