Oh dear, that is an embarrassingly corny title for a post and I simply couldn’t resist it! But I have only just found out that there is an exhibition of work by the Austrian artist, Egon Schiele (1890-1918), in London at the moment - it's been on for a while and closes 30th June.
I’m a rather disappointed sparrow because I really would love to have been able to get down to the city this week to see it but my current work deadline dictates otherwise. Still, I thought I’d flag it up in case anybody who stumbles across these pages is interested.
I’ve long been a fan of Schiele’s work but have never seen any ‘in the flesh’ so-to-speak, (and I imagine there will be a fair amount of flesh in there too…) There is a rawness and intensity in his work that I find very compelling and I'm sure that seeing it for real would be a very special experience. But meanwhile, the print that hangs on the wall behind me as I type will have to suffice. Here’s a photo.
Now that's what you call drawing isn't it? I'm forever reading about shows that I'd like to see and lo and behold they're over before I get round to it. One of the few drawbacks of the sticks.
ReplyDeleteYour title reminds me that Francis Bacon's close friends nicknamed him Egon? (think about it...)
Indeed, A. Feel I must add a bit of trivia to your mention of Bacon - you probably already know but he used to spend a lot of time round these 'ere parts! I live rather close to the house where he used to stay... now, let me get this straight...it now belongs to the brother of Francis Bacon's former lover... at least I think that's right..?!
ReplyDeleteGot to love a man who's models were..."natural".
ReplyDeleteHeartened to hear you say that, AOM!
ReplyDeleteHaha: the internet works in mysterious ways. We must be neighbours!! I'll be keeping my beady eye out for you...
ReplyDeleteHello, "neighbour"! As comedian Steven Wright said, "It's a small world - but I wouldn't want to have to paint it..." Will have to look out for you too!
ReplyDeleteYou know I bet that was the same cockchafer....
ReplyDeleteA... :-D
ReplyDeleteNext time I catch one I'll try and tie a little note to its leg in case it turns up at your house next. A 'message on a beetle...' (Groan. Better stop now I think!)