"Joys of Summer II"

14.7.2008-12.9.2008

The exhibition "Joys of Summer II", which opens on Thursday, July 14, 2008 and continues through Friday, September 12, 2008, highlights the pastoral days of summer, the sizzling and intense season which pays a visit to our part of the world at this time of the year.

The exhibition which includes almost 100 works of naïve artists from Europe, Central and South America, and Israel, is dedicated to summer landscapes and seascapes - refreshing and captivating - as well as the carefree moments of vacation and play.

Among those participating in this exhibition are several artists from Panama, whose works are being exhibited for the first time in the Gallery. The exhibition also includes the new works of artists with whom our public is already familiar.

The naïve artists express, in their unique way, narrative scenes   from their own life experiences, everyday activities and the relationship between Man and Nature. The works include many that are rich in breathtaking color, and contain strong expressiveness and humorous details, all of which are characteristic of the naïve genre.

The exhibition includes the works of Mayo Hassan, who portrays local women from Panama on their way to their daily chores, carrying water and laundry while dressed in colorful attire that exposes their uniquely long necks. Luis Mendez invites us to take a closer look at Caribbean life, portraying in colorful detail a traditional flute dance on the shore, and feather crowns decorating the heads of the celebrants. Gaby Lopez de Arango introduces us to village life in a quiet village in Panama, where the common folk carry their belongings on their heads, the women are dressed in white lace dresses, and the sunsets color the scenery in shades of red and pink. Veronica Labat from Argentina depicts the joys of summer in the backyard where the whole family is celebrating this season of vacation and relaxation. It seems as if one can almost hear the children's cries of happiness. Luiza Caetano of Portugal portrays the life of a fisherman, the industry of the wine of Porto and women from Cabo Verde carrying straw along a road, while the Belgian naïve Marie-Louise Batardy portrays humoristic and fun-filled scenes, whether it is a shepherd heading his flock of sheep, or a street organ grinder drawing the neighborhood's attention with his rhythmic tunes. 

We look forward to seeing you at the gallery.

GINA Gallery of International Naïve Art
255 Dizengoff Street, Tel Aviv 63117, Israel

Kindly note that GINA Gallery will be closed from 17.8.2008 until 31.8.2008

Opening Hours:
Monday-Thursday 12:00-21:00
Friday & holiday eves 10:00-14:00
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