Contemporary art and design
30th June – 12th July. Alan’s show was scheduled for August in the town hall of Castell de Ferro, however just two days ago it was changed to 30th June. Flyers were produced overnight, which caused frantic running in circles. If it wasn’t for Alan’s wife Carol, the show would not have been possible. There … Read more
Artists’ Network Alpujarra Expo de Primavera – Spring Show In the old town hall, Órgiva. Having arrived a few minutes before the official opening of the Spring Exhibition, I thought I’d have plenty of time to view each piece of artwork at my leisure. The first thing that struck me was what a marvellous space … Read more
You can download these audio recordings and play them back as a podcast, though I do recommend looking at the pictures of the art which is being discussed. You can click on each image to enlarge it. These recordings were made during one Tuesday evening of the Artists’ Network Alpujarra spring show, where members have been … Read more
8th–30th June. This exhibition will be a showcase for new members alongside existing ones. All the work on display will be either new or unseen here in Órgiva. It will be a really fresh show with a variety of practice. There was no theme set for this exhibition and yet somehow all of the artists … Read more
21st April – 24th May. Emma Plunkett is having an exhibition of her cyanotypes at fellow ANA member, Vic Monfort’s Ceramiq gallery in Órgiva from the 21st of April, from 8pm. Please come along and bring your art loving friends. There will be original one off cyanotype prints for sale, in all sizes and prices, … Read more
On 7th February this year Tina and Maxine started a new life drawing class. We wanted to create a friendly, relaxed experience, working with professional models in an inspirational space. We were lucky to have a perfect light filled room provided by Maxine. Tina is responsible for organising the class and most of us have … Read more
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
Mix Amylo’s current exhibition of black and white worlds: ‘Pequeños Mundos’, is continuing at the Ceramiq Art studio, Plaza Moreno, 9, Órgiva. We are all invited to her ‘reinaurugatión’ this Saturday, 24th March, where there will also be great music to enjoy along with her wonderful artwork. Having been blown away by the intricacy and … Read more
Explore the black and white worlds of Mix Amylo, in her new exhibition ‘small worlds’. Dozens of drawings and paintings from the last ten years represent her artistic style of surrealism, dreamscapes, and a strange, dark beauty, all in intricate detail. Her work has reminded some of artists such as M.C.Escher, Hieronymus Bosch and Aubrey … Read more
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