Tay River Gallery will present a holiday art show, "Small is Beautiful" beginning next week on Thursday November 26 until December 31, 2009. You will find plenty of exquisite artwork in this show that demonstrate that "small is indeed beautiful", with art created in smaller sizes and priced specially for gift giving this season. Works on paper, canvas, mixed media, jewelry and textiles will delight all ages.
Give a gift of art this season to people who are special to you. Original art is a unique and special gift that lasts for generations and is created with soul rather than technology. Original art can enhance our mindful living, and connect us with the essence of human soul through the artist's creation. A single piece of wall art in the intimate surroundings of the place we call home can offer to please, calm, excite, amuse, remind or inspire us as we go about our daily lives.
Featured artists for this show include Shirley Mancino, Monika Seidenbusch, Paulette Sauve,Anne Barkley, Heather Assaf, Hennie Marsh, Kathy Haycock, Tony Cresswell Jones, J. Allison Robichaud, Tricia Savoie, Karen Goetzinger, Cathy Law, Erika Ferarin, Tara Heft,and David Zimmerly. At the gallery apart from our feature show, you will also find new work in larger sizes from many of your favourite artists, including new work from John Alexander Day, John Stevenson and Martha Markowsky.
The theme of this show is influenced by E.F. Schumacher’s well known book ‘Small is Beautiful: Economics As If People Mattered’. Schumacher was one of the first economists to question the appropriateness of using GNP to measure well being, and emphasized that “the aim ought to be to obtain the maximum amount of well being with the minimum amount of consumption.” Schumacher's work was published in the 1970's and coincided with the growth of ecological concerns. Artwork featured in this show offers an array of wonderful small works of beauty that we can gift ourselves or others with in a heartfelt way.
The awareness and appreciation of original art has grown dramatically in recent years. Countless media reports in popular magazines and local newspapers the past few years have provided helpful information to the public to demystify the art buying process and help it grow as a mainstream activity. Original Art, large or small, can not only be affordable, and accessible to the average person but also can provide countless benefits of every day enjoyment and inspiration. There is nothing really complicated to buying original art for personal enjoyment and art can be found everywhere - galleries, local art shows and even the internet. Visit many galleries and ask many questions about the art on display if you are just starting to buy art. Gallery staff are happy to answer questions about the art and the artist. Take the time to discover what you truly like, art that moves you on a personal level and also suits your budget, and it will reward every day. Art is truly for everyone. Live artfully!
Image above is Miniature painting by Monika Seidenbusch "Musical Bull".
