$39.97
- Hardcover
144 pages
- Release Date
29 September 2021
Summary
Clare Reilly: Eye of the Calm is an exploration of New Zealand painter Clare Reilly’s life and work.
The mixture of autobiographical writing and gorgeous paintings subtly shows how Reilly’s art and experiences are entwined. Her themes cover the issues of habitat destruction and renewal, depicting native New Zealand birds in the landscape as metaphors for joy. In an increasingly troubled and fast paced world, Reilly’s work offers the …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781775594291 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1775594297 |
| Author: | Clare Reilly |
| Publisher: | Exisle Publishing |
| Imprint: | Exisle Publishing |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 144 |
| Release Date: | 29 September 2021 |
| Weight: | 974g |
| Dimensions: | 27mm x 265mm x 292mm |
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Critics Review
“This beautiful book uses autobiographical writing and prints of more than 100 of Reilly’s gentle and dreamy paintings to provide insight into her life and career as an artist. They reflect on her first encounters with tui, bellbirds and kereru at her grandmother’s house in Dunedin, … and her involvement in various conservation and wildlife support projects. The works illustrate many of Reilly’s favourite themes, including habitat destruction and renewal, and the healing qualities of nature.” – The Gardens
“New Zealand artist, conservationist and author Clare Reilly has been painting and writing for more than 40 years, meticulously charting a life defined by deep connections with nature, … She describes her homeland as “an ark of forest and birds, sailing adrift in the Southern Ocean”, and pastel images of the likes of Kokako at Dawn(2014) are accompanied by lyrical verse. Imagine its “haunting bell notes” at first light amid the “fragrant, musty bush” of ancient tree ferns and be transported to a timeless, gentle and enchanting world.” – The Australian
Clare Reilly
Clare Reilly is a New Zealand artist who has been painting and exhibiting since 1976. Her art has achieved international recognition, finding homes across the world. Clare supports conservation projects through her artworks, which express an underlying connection with the natural environment.
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