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Art in the streets of Órgiva: José Vera’s evocative statues of Federico García Lorca and Manuel de Falla

February 26, 2019March 22, 2018 by Hilly Barmby

Art in the streets of Órgiva by Marilyin Fox As I stood in the crowd on the cobbled street and strained to hear (and understand) the speeches, I felt very proud to be a part of ANA, of Órgiva itself and impressed by José Vera’s new sculpture. José Vera This beautiful statue celebrating two famous … Read more

Estranged by Maxine Friday

February 7, 2018February 6, 2018 by Emma Plunkett

An A4 watercolour, painted in 2018. Maxine saw a photograph somewhere of this couple and it was so clear that the relationship was over because their eyes and their body language was so sad. Maxine felt compelled to paint them and write this poem: Estranged It is in the eyes The mirror of the soul. … Read more

New Album by Mix Amylo

October 23, 2017October 23, 2017 by Emma Plunkett

ANA member Mix Amylo, a musician and composer as well as a visual artist, has just released a new album, ‘The Hunter of Small Happinesses’. An emotional album featuring piano and a string quartet, this was written in memory of a lost love, her partner who died tragically one year ago. This beautiful music takes … Read more

RIP Claire Maclean

October 23, 2017October 23, 2017 by Emma Plunkett

It is with great sadness we write to inform you of the death of valued ANA member Claire Maclean aka ClaraBaza. She was a ray of light and her practical skills were a gift to the group. Here is a little tribute film for those of you who wish to see her brilliant smile one … Read more

Shadowtwister – A new sculpture by John Wragg

August 31, 2017August 7, 2017 by Emma Plunkett

Title: ‘SHADOWTWISTER’
Materials: Stainless Steel & Electric Motor
Size: H:3m x W:2.5m
Location: Part of the permanent collection at the Kitty Harri Sculpture Garden, Jete, Andalucia. Open Sunday’s 10.00am- 4.00pm

Kojo – A Watercolour Portrait by Maxine Friday

February 15, 2017February 15, 2017 by Emma Plunkett

Black Skin

Maxine was trying to paint black skin using watercolours. She says she did not achieve what she wanted but liked the painting never the less. This painting is called Kojo, it is 50cm x 60cm and painted in watercolour. It was created in Berlin in 2013.

ANA New Year Review

February 3, 2017January 26, 2017 by Emma Plunkett

Here at ANA we’ve been spending some quiet time looking back on a successful first year of development – but, like the old two-headed Roman god, Janus – we’re also looking forward to some exciting plans for the year ahead.

John Wragg – Neo Chocolate Hypergrinder

January 26, 2017September 7, 2016 by Emma Plunkett

Especially The Bride Stripped Bare By Her Batchelors, Even, often referred to as The Large Glass. Copious notes were written by Duchamp about this work, contained in The Green Box. These notes reveal Duchamps’ fascination & interest in the fourth dimension, along with numerous other artists at the time. However, as the notes reveal, Duchamps understanding & knowledge far exceed that of his contemporaries.

Printmaking Project

January 26, 2017August 6, 2016 by Emma Plunkett

He has taken us on a creative journey from giving us the theme, frontiers, guiding us about designing reliefs on plain pieces of board, using whatever materials we have around, to letting us use his 100 year old printing press.

Source by José Vera

January 26, 2017August 1, 2016 by Emma Plunkett

There is always something large and exciting spilling out of his art studio which is located in Orgiva. Below are some photos of José’s work.