SING-NATURE
Exhibition ready for show!!! The video made by me immediately upon setup. Exhibition highlights coming up soon - in the making by Don.
7-9 February, Gallery II, The Arts House, 1 Old Parliament Lane, Singapore
Opening - 7pm, 7 February
8-9 February - open the whole day according to the Arts House open hours 10am-10pm, please see their website
Drinks and food available from https://www.tribe.com.sg , located in the same venue,
drinks are allowed in the exhibition area www.theartshouse.sg/dine/tribe/
Venue website link - https://www.theartshouse.sg/whats-on/sing-nature
Opening - 7pm, 7 February
8-9 February - open the whole day according to the Arts House open hours 10am-10pm, please see their website
Drinks and food available from https://www.tribe.com.sg , located in the same venue,
drinks are allowed in the exhibition area www.theartshouse.sg/dine/tribe/
Venue website link - https://www.theartshouse.sg/whats-on/sing-nature
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Celebrate Singapore's flowers, landscapes and jungles. Unique artworks, four different series. Enjoy the mysterious journey through 34 paintings by Elvira Byrnes dedicated to Singapore’s Bicentennial.
“I would like to celebrate the Singapore Bicentennial and offer my deep gratitude to its people and leaders for creating this peaceful cultural oasis by creating paintings inspired by the Orchid scholar-gentleman ideals, as they stand true as my own values, as well as all the great things about Singapore.” -Elvira Byrnes, the artist
The light yet lingering unique fragrance of the orchid also had a profound effect on Confucius. He said “與善人居, 如入芝蘭之室, 久而不聞其香, 即與之化矣. 與不善人居, 如入鮑魚之肆, 久而不聞其臭, 亦與之化矣.” “If you are in the company of good people, it is like entering a room full of orchids. After a while, you become soaked in the fragrance and you don’t even notice it. If you are in the company of bad people, it is like going into a room that smells of fish. After a while, you don’t notice the fishy smell as you have been immersed in it.” The orchid’s fragrance was used to portray the sublimity of character which Confucius believed everyone should strive for and which formed the basis of his moral preaching, and to emphasize the influential power of people of such character. Such were the qualities that created Singapore.
Exhibition presents 34 paintings in 4 series:
We accept PayPal Payments for paintings, please go to this link - PayPal.Me/ElviraByrnes, or scan the QR code below
“I would like to celebrate the Singapore Bicentennial and offer my deep gratitude to its people and leaders for creating this peaceful cultural oasis by creating paintings inspired by the Orchid scholar-gentleman ideals, as they stand true as my own values, as well as all the great things about Singapore.” -Elvira Byrnes, the artist
The light yet lingering unique fragrance of the orchid also had a profound effect on Confucius. He said “與善人居, 如入芝蘭之室, 久而不聞其香, 即與之化矣. 與不善人居, 如入鮑魚之肆, 久而不聞其臭, 亦與之化矣.” “If you are in the company of good people, it is like entering a room full of orchids. After a while, you become soaked in the fragrance and you don’t even notice it. If you are in the company of bad people, it is like going into a room that smells of fish. After a while, you don’t notice the fishy smell as you have been immersed in it.” The orchid’s fragrance was used to portray the sublimity of character which Confucius believed everyone should strive for and which formed the basis of his moral preaching, and to emphasize the influential power of people of such character. Such were the qualities that created Singapore.
Exhibition presents 34 paintings in 4 series:
- ten paintings inspired by orchid gardens and farms of Singapore;
- ten paintings inspired by orchid closeups when we bring our face closer to the flowers, the vibrancy and perfect match of colours and exotic mysterious shapes of which resembled Gucci designs to the artist;
- ten paintings inspired by Singapore florists, Van Gogh and and the artist’s own floral bouquets;
- 4 paintings inspired by Singapore’s nature reserves, botanic gardens and the lore of Raffles Hotel
We accept PayPal Payments for paintings, please go to this link - PayPal.Me/ElviraByrnes, or scan the QR code below
"Junglebook", 4 paintings, 3.5x5 Feet, acrylic on canvas
"Orchid-Scapes", acrylic on canvas, 87x66cm, click here for more description
These paintings have been exhibited at The Australian High Commission in Singapore, click here for more
To inquire about availability for purchase please WhatsApp me on +61412166166 or e-mail by clicking the icon above.
These paintings have been exhibited at The Australian High Commission in Singapore, click here for more
To inquire about availability for purchase please WhatsApp me on +61412166166 or e-mail by clicking the icon above.
"Love", 10 paintings, acrylic on canvas, 48x64cm
Florists, flower arrangement, Van Gough and myself as a designer - inspired by the bouquets of florists in Singapore, the ones done by Van Gough and a bit of my own. The gift of love, the insight into the loving nature of us all.
Florists, flower arrangement, Van Gough and myself as a designer - inspired by the bouquets of florists in Singapore, the ones done by Van Gough and a bit of my own. The gift of love, the insight into the loving nature of us all.
"Gucci Orchids", acrylic on canvas, 50x40cm, click here for more description
To inquire about availability for purchase please WhatsApp me on +61412166166 or e-mail by clicking the icon above.
To inquire about availability for purchase please WhatsApp me on +61412166166 or e-mail by clicking the icon above.
Artist With A Cause
Since 2014 I have been supporting a monastery school in the Northern India. Support includes monetary sponsorship of food, clothing, educational needs, repairs and construction, including my volunteering to teach English. I thank everyone who has contributed to what I do so I can continue with cause mission of love, caring and benefitting others.❤️ Your support of my art is greatly appreciated as I contribute a fair portion of the proceeds to my cause🖼🎨👩🎨
