Press and Editorial
Reginald Weston
1 August, 2006Annandale Galleries
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Opening Wednesday 23 August 6:30 ? 9:00 pm
Exhibition dates 23 August ? 23 September 2006
Next year will mark the fortieth anniversary of the passing of REGINALD WESTON at fifty-eight years of age. The late works we have chosen for this inaugural exhibition are a first taste of what will to be an ongoing representation, or rather unveiling, of a remarkable body of work. Further exhibitions are planned for Annandale, Osborne Samuel Gallery in London and a yet to be named venue in Israel.
'Reggie,' as he was known, had a distinctive style from the outset of his career. The works of the early 1950's showed school of Paris influences (close friends included Stanley William Hayter, Alberto Giacometti, Augustus and Gwen Johns and Anthony Quinn) and were primarily abstract in nature. Later, this gave way to a more figurative tendency, semi abstract but more lyrical than realist, and reminiscent of Paul Klee. The 'heads' and flowers of the mature style late works are noted for their harmony, plasticity and use of colour.
WESTON didn't like too much personal information being divulged ? preferring to let his art speak for itself. He disliked talk of 'influences' but was a great defender of Turner and Constable, and of course liked the classics such as Cezanne and the Impressionists. He believed in modern art - but was at pains to admit it - but was against new American art, dismissing the likes of artists such as Robert Rauschenberg and others who showed in Paris during the 60?s.
Through his extensive legacy (the entire oeuvre of nearly one thousand works was carefully boxed up for the most part in 1967 and the crates not even opened until recently) WESTON has left us to mine the riches inherent in his work and better understand the processes of the creative spirit.
For further information, press or visuals please contact Annandale Galleries
» View Reginald Weston exhibition
Opening Wednesday 23 August 6:30 ? 9:00 pm
Exhibition dates 23 August ? 23 September 2006
Next year will mark the fortieth anniversary of the passing of REGINALD WESTON at fifty-eight years of age. The late works we have chosen for this inaugural exhibition are a first taste of what will to be an ongoing representation, or rather unveiling, of a remarkable body of work. Further exhibitions are planned for Annandale, Osborne Samuel Gallery in London and a yet to be named venue in Israel.
'Reggie,' as he was known, had a distinctive style from the outset of his career. The works of the early 1950's showed school of Paris influences (close friends included Stanley William Hayter, Alberto Giacometti, Augustus and Gwen Johns and Anthony Quinn) and were primarily abstract in nature. Later, this gave way to a more figurative tendency, semi abstract but more lyrical than realist, and reminiscent of Paul Klee. The 'heads' and flowers of the mature style late works are noted for their harmony, plasticity and use of colour.
WESTON didn't like too much personal information being divulged ? preferring to let his art speak for itself. He disliked talk of 'influences' but was a great defender of Turner and Constable, and of course liked the classics such as Cezanne and the Impressionists. He believed in modern art - but was at pains to admit it - but was against new American art, dismissing the likes of artists such as Robert Rauschenberg and others who showed in Paris during the 60?s.
Through his extensive legacy (the entire oeuvre of nearly one thousand works was carefully boxed up for the most part in 1967 and the crates not even opened until recently) WESTON has left us to mine the riches inherent in his work and better understand the processes of the creative spirit.
For further information, press or visuals please contact Annandale Galleries