The Secret Chord now has a second review on its Amazon Kindle page. In this review Rod Williamson says:
"The book gives a very thoughtful look at the artist's role, inspiration, challenge and so on. There are many examples and anecdotes from popular and classical fields, and beyond the realms of music. As one who wouldn't know the difference between a D minor and a Morris Minor it kept my attention throughout, but I'm sure it would appeal to the Monsieur Highbrow fraternity."
Peter Banks and I wanted to write a book that would be an accessible interesting read but also with sufficient depth to engage those with an interest in academic and theological study. Rod's review plus the discussions about the book on After The Fire's Forum would seem to suggest that we may have succeeded in squaring that circle!
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After The Fire - Sometimes.
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Wednesday, 5 December 2012
Monday, 5 January 2009
Sculptural pupil & teacher
Visiting the Veritasse website today meant that I found information about two sculptors, Shawn Williamson and Josephina de Vasconcellos.
Williamson, who was once a pupil of de Vasconcellos, recently had a huge, carved figure of Raphael unveiled at Rydal Hall (Ambleside, Cumbria) to honour the memory of de Vasconcellos, who died in 2005 at the age of 100.
Williamson draws the inspiration for his work from his deep connection with the ancient past. Most of his pieces have a spiritual dimension, whether a statue of Madonna and Child, Pictish rock art or a carving of a bird. Often this involves interpreting the vision of his clients into stone.
He has carried out commissions for all kinds of organisations, from town and parish councils, charities and trusts to universities, churches and corporate bodies. His work is divided into four main areas: monolithic stone sculpture, sculptural functional features, smaller stone sculptures and sketch models (small pieces in plaster of paris or plastiline for casting in bronze resin).
Born in England in 1904, the only child of a Brazilian diplomat and an English Quaker mother, de Vasconcellos was a younger contemporary of Barbara Hepworth and Henry Moore. In the years following the First World War she studied at the Regent Street Polytechnic, then in Paris with Bourdelle, then in Florence with Andreotti. But as an artist she followed her own individual path, always believing that sculpture has a role to play as an inspirational force in society. She faced many challenges and disappointments, yet, sustained by her sincere Christian beliefs, managed to continue working into great old age. She died on 20 July 2005.
Obituaries were published in The Independent (by Margaret Lewis) and The Guardian (by Linda Clifford). More information about a book on her life and art can be found by clicking here: Josefina de Vasconcellos, Her Life and Art.
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Albert Ayler - Swing Low, Sweet Chariot.
Williamson, who was once a pupil of de Vasconcellos, recently had a huge, carved figure of Raphael unveiled at Rydal Hall (Ambleside, Cumbria) to honour the memory of de Vasconcellos, who died in 2005 at the age of 100.
Williamson draws the inspiration for his work from his deep connection with the ancient past. Most of his pieces have a spiritual dimension, whether a statue of Madonna and Child, Pictish rock art or a carving of a bird. Often this involves interpreting the vision of his clients into stone.
He has carried out commissions for all kinds of organisations, from town and parish councils, charities and trusts to universities, churches and corporate bodies. His work is divided into four main areas: monolithic stone sculpture, sculptural functional features, smaller stone sculptures and sketch models (small pieces in plaster of paris or plastiline for casting in bronze resin).
Born in England in 1904, the only child of a Brazilian diplomat and an English Quaker mother, de Vasconcellos was a younger contemporary of Barbara Hepworth and Henry Moore. In the years following the First World War she studied at the Regent Street Polytechnic, then in Paris with Bourdelle, then in Florence with Andreotti. But as an artist she followed her own individual path, always believing that sculpture has a role to play as an inspirational force in society. She faced many challenges and disappointments, yet, sustained by her sincere Christian beliefs, managed to continue working into great old age. She died on 20 July 2005.
Obituaries were published in The Independent (by Margaret Lewis) and The Guardian (by Linda Clifford). More information about a book on her life and art can be found by clicking here: Josefina de Vasconcellos, Her Life and Art.
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Albert Ayler - Swing Low, Sweet Chariot.
Tuesday, 14 October 2008
Gallery info
Here are a couple of interesting items from arts newsletters:
Wallspace will be holding an evening with Ana Maria Pacheco on Thursday 23rd October from 7.00pm. Ana Maria will take participants around the Memória Roubada exhibition and talk about her work, its background and inspiration. RSVP to info@wallspace.org.uk. Pacheco is featured artist in Melvyn Bragg's Faith in The Frame ITV 1 series broadcast on 2 November 2008.
Veritasse are featured on the Brits at their Best website. Sculptor and writer Shawn Williamson put the site in touch with Veritasse and their entry includes the news that St. Andrew's bookshop in Maidenhead has teamed up with Veritasse to create a new gallery in a refurbished area of the bookshop bringing Christian art onto the high street.
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Nu Colours - Yes, I Will.
Wallspace will be holding an evening with Ana Maria Pacheco on Thursday 23rd October from 7.00pm. Ana Maria will take participants around the Memória Roubada exhibition and talk about her work, its background and inspiration. RSVP to info@wallspace.org.uk. Pacheco is featured artist in Melvyn Bragg's Faith in The Frame ITV 1 series broadcast on 2 November 2008.
Veritasse are featured on the Brits at their Best website. Sculptor and writer Shawn Williamson put the site in touch with Veritasse and their entry includes the news that St. Andrew's bookshop in Maidenhead has teamed up with Veritasse to create a new gallery in a refurbished area of the bookshop bringing Christian art onto the high street.
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Nu Colours - Yes, I Will.
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