S U M M E R V I S I O N
New Visual Art Exhibition by Seven Contemporary North London Artists
June 16
th
to July 4
th
2009 / Tue – Fri: 12.30 -7pm; Sat: 11am-4pm
Organised by
The Greek Cypriot CommunityTrust
This new exhibition brings together the visual art of seven talented and inspiring artists, in a multi-faceted show which features paintings in oils, acrylics, watercolours, paintings on silk and silk screen prints, mixed media, drawings, ceramics, three-dimensional objects and much more.
The artists explore their subject matter as well as their materials with skill, imagination and sensitivity, often using innovative, experimental approaches and techniques.
They come from varied ethnic, educational and learning backgrounds and their eloquent visions are expressed in different styles. Yet they share a freshness of approach and their sheer, uninhibited love of art stimulates immediate response, curiosity, a sense of engagement with the onlooker but, perhaps, more to the point, also provides a creative focus, which some of the artists hope will spark off the creative flame in others.
The Trust
was established in 1996 and has been functioning since then, serving the community in various ways. It is a registered charity and is administered by the Board of Trustees.
Conveniently situated in the London Borough of Barnet, it is known as the
Britannia Centre.
It has a large hall as well as other spacious rooms and it is well equipped to hold various events, such as educational seminars, meetings, recreational activities, cultural events, exhibitions and presentations.
One of its main functions is to promote the cultural profile of the community it represents, but also significantly to encourage interaction and interconnected events between the various communities of North London and to promote harmony, understanding and activities which share a common purpose.
Christos Ioannou
is the person responsible for the Trust's cultural activities. He works with passion, devotion and enthusiasm to achieve the Centre’s lofty aims.
Since it was upgraded as a major exhibition venue in North London, with the installation of updated, easy to hang facilities, the Centre has been host to two major exhibitions.
The first was in October 2008, featuring works by two prominent North London Artists, painter Renos Lavithis and sculptor Cos Gerolemou. It was followed in January 2009 by a second exhibition of paintings by water-colourist and marine painter Andreas Andreou, who lives and works in Cyprus.
This major 3
rd
exhibition in such a short time brings together a group of local artists who live and work in North London. The aim is to bring together a lively and exciting range of talents, creating a broad artistic inter-community event
.
SUMMER VISION
is the theme chosen by the artists, to celebrate the longest days of the year, reflected by the colours and shapes in some of the artists’ works.
Artists exhibiting are:
JUNE FAULKNER
- Well known for her exquisite silk designs and workmanship. A regular participant in local arts and crafts societies, including The Barnet Collection, Barnet Guild of Artists and the Herts Visual Arts Forum. She exhibits regularly at fairs and local art events.
june.faulkner@onetel.com
RENOS LAVITHIS
– Painter for many years, he draws strength from his experience as an artist with a National Newspaper and work as a graphic designer. He is a Member of the Barnet Guild of Artists, Finchley Art Society and newsletter editor of the Herts Visual Arts Forum. He has exhibited widely and participates in many local art events.
www.renosart.co.uk
www.toplineart.co.uk
renos.lavithis@btconnect.com
CHRISTINE SAGAR
– A mixed media artist and painter, who made a late discovery of the lights and shapes of Cornwall, with extensive studies at Falmouth School of Art, where she lectures. She also lectures in Barnet where she lives. Many of her inspirational works come from her travels.
sagar88@amserve.com
DR CRITON TOMAZOS
– Criton’s work encompasses many artistic and creative subjects, from poetry and theatre/film script writing to architecture and theatre itself, in which he is still actively involved. But his great love of painting and mixed media work is clearly presented here, in this new exhibition. He has participated in many solo and group exhibitions, including two international art biennales, in Malta and Florence.
www.freewebs.com/critontomazos
enform2003@yahoo.co.uk
FERRI MICHELIDES
– Of Iranian background, Ferri is unique with her elegant ceramics, which are presented in this exhibition. Another member of The Barnet Collection, she is involved in numerous local art and craft shows. She draws her inspiration from nature and the curves of the human body.
ferriceramics@hotmail.com
CHRYSTALLENI GEORGIOU
– With an extensive teaching background, she now devotes her time to painting. She is inspired by nature, landscapes and seascapes. At present she shares her time between here, in England and Cyprus, where she has a studio. Her work is inspired by the Eastern Mediterranean light, colours and scenery.
chrystallenigeorgiou@yahoo.co.uk
ANNA LAVITHIS
– As an actress in her early years, she toured most of the country and she collected ceramics from various places. In recent years she formed her own theatre company,
Turning Heads, but eventually her love for pottery prevailed and directed her interests into this specialised artistic craft, allowing her to use her hands creatively and producing pots.
annalavithis@btconnect.com
For more information about the Artists and the exhibition please contact
Christos Ioannou on 020 8445 7070 mob. 07703 808080
christos5@btinternet.com
or Renos Lavithis, co-ordinator on 020 8449 5938 mob. 07778 638539