Art that works

Dear All,

I read a quote years ago about making art, the writer referred to Art works, versus Art That Worked.

For me, the latter is very much the case.

My work works for me. It explains things to me, helps me on my path.  

Some pieces I need to have with me for a long time, other are ready  to 'fly the nest' soon after it has been created. It is the process that counts. Of course the final outcome is of importance too. And it is wonderful when work sells.

Having the opportunity to show the works at the Seeders exhibition (see previous posts) was wonderful. The sharing was the most powerful. People tell me stories about what the work does for them, sometimes very personal  stories told to me by complete strangers. This too is Art that Works.

I know for the galleries' sake I had to put a monetary value on the works to sell them, but although I am excited to have sold some work (one on the last day too), I would very much value to have the work in peoples houses, people who "gain" something from having a particular piece in their lives.

If you have this experience with any of the pieces in the show, or  seen on my blog page , please do get in touch  

and I am very willing to negotiate a price which would suit us both.  

Tell me your story...

(Some of the work has been sold, are maybe not yet available, or are already finding new homes, also, of course, it is first come, first serve...)

When I was at the gallery yesterday and looked at the remaining art work packed up in bubble wrap, and viewing the emptying walls, I realised that I am ready to start a new body of work, influenced by my recent studies, further awareness of disability and long term illness, the power of my garden, being in nature and having sold my car... A "back to basic" kind of state of mind.

I look forward to get started.

Best wishes to you all and thank you for your support along my way.

Corina

Seeders Exhibition, works by Corina Duyn

These are my works currently on show at the Seeders Exhibition

See previous blog posts for more information about the show.

If you are interested in purchasing any of these works, please contact me

Thank you.

7 April 2013: 
The exhibition has now finished. If you are interested in any of the work, 
see next blog

"Into the Light" (Detail) 11x30x55cm © Corina Duyn 2012
€595

"Serenity" 48x17x17cm © Corina Duyn 2012
sold

"Serenity" detail © Corina Duyn 2012
sold

"Dipping Toes", 33x26x29cm © Corina Duyn 2012
sold

"Dancer" 90x25x10cm © Corina Duyn
€295

"Riding on a wave of Enthusiasm" 36x40x30cm © Corina Duyn 2013
€295

"Rejuvenate" (detail) 25x33x92cm © Corina Duyn 2013
€295

"Family Tree"  100x90x12cm © Corina Duyn 2013
€395

"Crying Crow" (painting 2003)/ "On the Right Course" 2013
77x61cm © Corina Duyn 2013
€295

"Naked Truth" 28x18x22cm © Corina Duyn 2007 €345
"Desire" (bike) 40x16x30cm  © Corina Duyn 2013 €395

"Metamorphosis" 30x13x60cm © Corina Duyn 2012

"Self Hug" (detail) overall size 25x15x56 © Corina Duyn 2012
€295

"To be Born" (detail) overall size 80x25x18cm © Corina Duyn 2012
€295

For images of the opening of the Exhibitions please click here

Opening of Seeders Exhibition

A quick tour of some of the work at the Seeders Exhibition.

of course it is much better in real life!

VENUE

The Old Market House Art Centre, Main Street, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford

OPENING HOURS

Tuesday - Friday: 11am - 5pm (closed 1.30pm - 2.30pm). Saturday: 1pm - 5pm.

Show runs till Saturday 6 April 2013, 3 pm

work from left: "This little light of mine" by P, "Into the Light"  by C,
"Naked Truth" by C, "Desire" by C, "Life" by P, "Serenity" by C.
"To be born" by C, "Metamorphosis" by C.
"Self Hug" by C, "Beneath" by P, "Hidden by P,
"On the right Course" by C.

( P, by Pascale De Coninck; C, by Corina Duyn)

work from left: "Life" by P, "Serenity" by C.
"To be born" by C, "Metamorphosis" by C.

work from left:  "Family Tree" by C. "This little light of mine" by P, "Into the Light"  by C,

"This little light of mine" by P, "Into the Light"  by C.

"Reach" by P, "Receiving" by P, "Sharing by P & C.

Pascale givng the inspiring artist talk

Cllr Cosgrove, Mayor of Dungarvan, Corina Duyn and Pascale De Coninck

A video was made, but I am not sure yet how to put this on the blog.

Watch this space!

for more details about my art in this show please click here

Thoughts on the Seeders Exhibition

Seeders

Through the “Seeders” exhibition, artists Corina Duyn and Pascale De Coninck, share their thoughts and experiences through sculpture and tapestry.  Both artists are greatly influenced by the natural world. Nature is the filter through which their mainly figurative art emerges.

The artists hope that the art developed from these initial seeds of thoughts will in turn create seeds in the minds of the viewers to explore, see, and feel.

Corina Duyn lives with the condition ME. Living life in the slow lane ,she became a great observer of her immediate natural surroundings. This is evident in her artistic and written work. (Books: Hatched 2006, Cirrus Chronicles 2009, Flying on Little Wings 2011).

The first decade of living with the illness the focus of her work was that of the lifecycle of a bird. Starting life afresh as the embryo in an egg, being a fledgling but as she realised only recently, this desire to fly, was also a flying away from the reality of pain and isolation. Creativity has been hugely influential in how Corina has been able to deal with the reality of illness.

Her latest body of work was initially inspired by ‘Naked Truth’. This self-portrait sculpture of a woman seated on a paired-down wheelchair portrays the rawness/reality of living with a disability. In contrast with her earlier work of birds and flying, she recently explored the need to be more grounded and rooted.  The resulting artworks are doing just that: many of the works are created from pieces of root or branches with figures emerging from the bark. 

Corina is currently attending the part-time Disability Studies course at UCC. This course has greatly influenced her focus in life, and in turn her artwork, such as ‘Dipping Toes’, ‘Riding on a Wave of Enthusiasm’ and ‘On the right course, which all portray her tentative steps, and the struggles to be part of society within the restrictions of illness/disability. Within this study she is focussing, where possible, on Disability Arts. This resulted in making the experience of this Seeders exhibition inclusive to people of all abilities.

The Seeders exhibition will give the viewer a glimpse into her world.

Pascale De Coninck’s tapestries capture universal messages, again conveyed through the filter of nature.  “Beneath” is inspired by the thought that more often what you see is not what is. By being open and not let the first images stop us from really listening and seeing, we get to know people. Beneath everyone’s layers is a heart that wants to be loved and a heart that loves. Nature's healing beauty captured in lines of light; vulnerability of people portrayed through layers of bark.

At the heart of the tapestry “Reach” is fear of the other. Fear of the unknown darker side, which prevents us from reaching out. We can learn that the warm colours of our own home glow on the other side. This too is Love. The acceptance in an open hand.

By expressing these experiences through her work, an endless upward spiral is created, where the artist learns from her own tapestries, discovering an even broader message and inviting the viewer to do the same. Years after having woven it, “Reach,” taught her that there was a darker, feared side inside herself and that only by turning towards it was she able to see and begin to heal.  Through this, her ability to reach out towards others grew.

The exhibition is open to people of all abilities. During the launch of the exhibition there will be a sensory access session for people with visually impairment. (1.30 pm please ring ahead), the building is wheelchair accessible. Any written material is available in Large Format Print (Gallery copy), and at the talk, after the official opening; there is a sign interpreter available.

Inclusive "Seeders" Exhibition

"SEEDERS" exhibition 

 Saturday 2nd of March 2013

Exhibition open to individuals of all abilities providing multi-sensory access, including Tactile Session at 1.30 pm, ISL and loop-system available for opening and talk. 

Gallery is wheelchair accessible .

Market House Art Centre, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

Official Opening 2.30 pm.

Followed by Talk

sculptural work by Corina Duyn website, (some as shown on this blog ) 

and Textile Art by Pascale De Coninck

For thoughts about the work, please see here

"Beneath" by Pascale De Coninck & "Rejuvenate" by Corina Duyn

If you have a group in mind with whom you would like to explore the work, again, please contact me.

We look forward to seeing you at the "Seeders" Exhibition

Latest Art works

A short- visual- blog today

Not up to writing, but like to share these little images with you. 

Rejuvenation (detail) © Corina Duyn 2013

Rejuvenation, inspired by the need to take time out and re-evaluate what I am doing,"where I am at"
How to proceed.

Rejuvenation © Corina Duyn 2013

Riding on the Wave of Enthusiasm © Corina Duyn 2013

Riding on the Wave of Enthusiasm, a piece long in the making, and referred to in my writing about college. 

I had wondered if I was just riding along on other peoples, and my own, enthusiasm to be a student of Disability Studies, but that that was all it was. A ride.... On a wave, which I realized after I had started to create it, is something that does not last. At least a real wave is only something that last for a few seconds. Riding on it will land 'me' in the sea... For a while it felt that I was ending up in the whirlpool under the wave and close to drowning. 

I had to make sure that I would land safely on the beach. Happy about the exhilarating experience.

Riding on the Wave of Enthusiasm (Detail) © Corina Duyn 2013