Images of Earth and Spirit - Exhibition by Peter Birch

Images of Earth And Spirit
A series of pictures by Peter Birch

An exhibition at the Beth Giles Gallery in Pontyclun from
20th January 2008 for 2 weeks.
Private View 19th January 7.00 - 9.00pm

Visit www.gilesgallery.co.uk for directions

These original paintings explore the hidden energy of the natural world.
They look behind the scenes; they split things open; they focus in on the detail. They portray randomness and selection, excitement and energy, chaos and order. Things that are familiar become abstract. Images and impressions are combined with a mixture of colours, textures, shapes and symbols.
Sometimes it’s in the detail that the whole is seen more clearly and more deeply.
These unique pictures represent a different way of looking at things.

Please come along to the Private View, it would be a pleasure to see you there.

Well... HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Hope everyone isn't too depressed by the fast passing of the festive season?! As always, it went by way too fast. Well, the new year has brought with it many new challenges and frequent changes of plans... and it's only the 13th Jan!
Due to an terrible personal family problem, I have unexpectedly had to postpone all workshops at the gallery, my apologies to all my would be students for the last minute cancellations.
This situation, however, hasn't affected my ability to run the art program for the E3 project at Y Pant Comprehensive School. My first class went well, last Tuesday afternoon. A small show, but apparently to be expected in the first week back at school. It was allot of fun... and i have made a discovery that I do in fact like kids!
They are a laugh, and its hilarious to hear what's popular to kids these days (some song about a minger by Shaggy?!) and kids ideas in general... eye opening i tell you!
I met one of the other tutors, Jenny from Caerphilly, she's teaching fashion, we had a chat in our tea break, then when her first class started, she came running up to my room saying only 2 girls had shown up... and what she should do?! I said to wait a bit, but ultimately.. on with the show!
Well, first week back and a roller coaster of a couple of days... our very first day was busy! I never expected that, I assumed to expect no custom during January, what has to be the longer month of the year!!! But I have been pleasantly surprised. Framing is up and running again after our seasonal break. and going strong.
I have also joined the Federation of Small Businesses! If you do run your own business, I cannot emphasize how much this institution can and will benefit you if and when you join! They are a god send and receive nothing but praise from all and any who encounter them! I encourage you to look into it asap!
And we are now branching out into more specialized crafts materials here at the gallery, including cards making supplies and jewelery making supplies, as well as a healthy range of other alternatives.
I am even thinking of expanding the upper floor of the gallery, and extending the exhibition area, but we shall see... Watch this space!
Any way, lots planned for the new year.
And Im looking forward to all of it!