I was invited again this year to exhibit in the local hall in Tannay Switzerland along with 30 other artists. Tannay is a small pretty village by the lake. Most of us attending were amateur artists and photographers who want to bring a little of ourselves out of the cupboard to share with others.
I brought along large canvases and maybe too much colour, this led to my display to be a little busy and the paintings were not well displayed. I also believe that landscapes and abstracts work better at these events, never mind. Since June I have been going through a figurative period, I paint for the passion, something I might have to revise if I want to keep raising funds and stay closer to what people want.
The bottom line is that after two long days I was unable to sell any, I did however plug ‘painting for an education’ and all thought it was a noble cause. The best part of the weekend was the other artists. It was a delight to share technics and experiences which such knowledgeable and lovely women. I made good contacts that I will follow up.
My stand was next to a great photographer, Carole Turincev. We had much time to chat about our work and the causes that we support. Carole helps raise funds for an orphanage in Vietnam. When we were dismantling at the end of the exhibition, she slipped me some money for my ‘girls’. I am touched and honoured by the kindness people have shown. Thank you Carole.
On Wednesday I met Maurine from Lean on Me Kenya, who was attending a meeting in Geneva. Those funds flew off to Kisumu that day where they will go directly to fund a young 14 year girl. More on this soon.
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