The hanging

It is time to hang the works for the exhibition and previous experiences hanging have been arduous. It is difficult deciding which pieces to put together and how to arrange them so that they look good. When the pieces are from different artists and different styles it is even harder. This time I was as prepared as I could be with a handyman (thanks husband!) and a spotter (thanks Gerry!).

The handyman's job is to clamber on top of the step ladder and adjust the length of string and the position of the picture, armed with pliers and blutac. The spotter is to say 'up 4 in, left a bit,' etc.
As artistic director (ahem!), my job was to decide where each painting should go. And to organise other details while the cafe owners were handy.

Anyway it is all done now and in a record 2 hours. They look great so hopefully others will agree. Let the show begin!

Closer to the exhibition

I've made all sorts of frantic efforts since my last blog post to complete my paintings and to prepare them for the looming exhibition.  Fortunately, since it is not my first exhibition (veteran that I am), I know what I've to do - and over the weekend, I completed my preparations in time for the ardous hanging on Wednesday.  Perhaps experience will count there too, plus a stable step-ladder and a handy bloke (thanks hubby!) 
This painting is the last that I've completed and will be included in the show.  It depicts a sunbather at Clovelly.  She lounges on the rocks above a shallow pool of water.  Originally she had a companion who was chatting to her, but I couldn't get her posture right and just painted her over. 
Here is an invitation to the show.  If you would like to attend, just turn up - I'd love to meet you!

FROM THE DESERT TO THE SEA
An exhibition of paintings and sculptures by Meng Woo

 

Opening night on
Fri 7 Sept 2012
from 6:00pm

 

Yuga Gallery
172 St Johns Rd
Glebe NSW 2037
9692 8604

Exhibition from 7 to 30 Sept 2012