Wednesday, September 12, 2007

Detours Re-Routed Exhibition Opening

The exhibition, Detours Re-Routed, opened on schedule on Saturday, September 8. Effy Kleanthi opened it and she gave a lovely speech. I had a few words to say, and about 60-80 people came through during the opening. Tom, the owner of the pub/restaurant was really pleased with the turn out. He bought one of the large pictures, Gentle Rain. Friends Monty and Jim from Perth surprised me by turning up at the exhibition opening - something I was definitely not expecting. A group of us stayed around for dinner after the opening.

Lookin' Around

Everyone wandering around and having a look. Four rooms have pictures in at the Rising Sun.

Monty, Harvey, Jim

Monty, Me and Jim. Monty and Jim surprised me by turning up at the exhibition opening. They flew in from Perth for the weekend! It was very unexpected. Monty is an owner of two of my pictures - the latest being Gentle Rain from this exhibition. I had just sent it to Perth for him.

During the Speeches

During the speeches - James, Karen, Julie, Noel, David and a colourful addition to the assembly Dr Gertrude Glossip.

During the Speeches

Terry, Martin and Ray with Kerry at the back and John Pumpa's eyes over the top of everyone at the back.

Richard & Amelia

Amelia and Richard. I haven't heard what Amealia thought of the work yet - I expect incisive commentary.

The Speech

Me waffling away about something. Mum looks on.

Large Dining Room at the Rising Sun

Janine extreme left. Jodie and Helen next to her. Andre up the back under the left side of the stained glass window. Monty and Jim on the other side. Browsing.

Rising Sun Dinner

Harvey, Monty, Jim, Kate, Malcolm and Terry. We stayed around for dinner after the exhibition opening.

Tom & Effy

Tom Savis owner and operator of the Rising Sun and the friendliest publican in town with Effy who opened the exhibition. I gave each of them a bottle of French champagne as a thank you.