Most of this week I have been deep in show planning and preparations but all week I have looked forward to this planned day out together to Charleston, home for many years to Vanessa Bell, painter sister of Virginia Woolf, and the love of her life, Duncan Grant. I suspect the farmhouse was a hugely uncomfortable place to live especially by modern standards but aesthetically had much to offer as surfaces were decorated and chairs and curtains were in fabrics designed by the artists. Our tour was much enhanced by our wonderful guide who held our interest with her enthusiasm, humour and personal touch.
An unexpected bonus was a small exhibition on a floral theme in the little gallery by designer Kaffe Fassett who visits Charleston for inspiration.
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| Gallery view |
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| Looking the other way |
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| Bell's painting of the annunciation in Berwick Church |
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| Garden |
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View of studio windows
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| Tessellated tiles on museum stairs |
As for the show I can see difficulties in regards to the hanging and possible solutions but can do no more until I see just how many stands we have. Once up all should be enjoyable plain sailing and the time will pass quickly. I shall be flat out but there will be a sense of loss when it's over. However at present I am quite wound up - I'll be doing some food prep. this weekend so I can contribute to the catering, lugging stands down from my loft and writing a big to take list and assembling it.
2 comments:
Thanks for another great tour. I hope the show goes well. You seem like me, crossing so many bridges before you get to them and building a few extra!
When they asked Baden-Powell, "Be Prepared for what?" he responded, "Any old thing."
beautiful photos, looks like a serene place to work and visit
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