“Menasjeri” - New Art exhibition at Alnes Lighthouse
:Menasjeri:
I am excited to announce my new art exhibition, Menasjeri, at Alnes Lighthouse in Norway. Alnes is one of my favourite places on earth and for so many people in our local community it has a special place in our hearts. To be honoured to get to show my art here means so much to me!
About the exhibition
The exhibition will feature a collection of my oil paintings including a few drawings, ranging from landscape to figure work with different topics.
My style of painting is definitely figurative and realistic which can be called impressionistic realism, often using a loose brushstroke. In some paintings I include metal leaf. What my paintings all have in common is a crisp colour palate.
The title Menasjeri is from a French word "menagerie" that means "zoo" and can be used as a synonym for ‘collection’. I chose this title because my paintings are a diverse collection of imagery, from the natural world to the human form. I am fascinated by the beauty and complexity of nature and all living things, and I strive to capture that in my work.
The exhibition will feature a variety of my paintings, including:
Landscapes of the Norwegian coastline around Ålesund
Portraits and figure paintings of people telling different stories
Some paintings portray a strong message, commenting on justice and ecological issues, like the plight and fight for freedom of Iranian women and the many shadow sides of the fast fashion industry. So as you can tell, it is a brought spectrum of works and with that the title seemed fitting to me.
I am excited to share my work with the public and to see how people respond to my paintings. I hope that you as visitors to the exhibition will find something to enjoy in my work, and that the images will inspire you and spark something in you.
I want my art to be a bridge that connects people to themselves, their inner thoughts, and to a sense of peace. I hope my work inspires people and helps them to see the world in new ways.
Opening event
The exhibition will open on October 21st 2023 at 2pm with an official opening and run until the end of November. Alnes Lighthouse is located at Alnesgard, 6055 Godøya. The exhibition is open to the public and free to attend. General opening times are:
Sunday 12–6 PM
Monday Closed
Tuesday 11 AM–5 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–5 PM
Thursday 11 AM–6 PM
Friday 11 AM–5 PM
Saturday 12–6 PM
During the opening on Saturday 21st, there will be a short dance performance by dancer Tonje Aas Molnes and some words by me.
I hope to see you there!
Silvia
To follow along as I am getting ready for the show, follow me on IG @silviailona!
