What ’ s On
How Blue ? – An exhibition of vibrant paintings by artist Helen Purdie
How Blue ? opens in Torrox Costa on November 2 . This will be Helen ’ s first exhibition in Spain since moving to Torróx pueblo last year . There will be over 30 paintings show-casing her unique work in acrylic and watercolour on canvas , wood and paper . She is inspired by the energising and soothing blue sky of Andalucía . Many of the paintings bring the viewer ’ s attention to just looking up , pausing in the moment to see where plants , trees , rocks and buildings are caught against the blue sky . The studio paintings , some taking hundreds of hours to paint , have a strong graphic quality whereas those painted outdoors are very gestural in nature . This mix of approaches in one artist makes for an interesting viewing experience .
Helen is a self-taught artist . She left her health service career within surgery over ten years ago to pursue her painting . She has exhibited widely in that time and has many works in private and public collections . She has also published two books , one a collection of drawings undertaken in the operating rooms of a hospital in Sheffield , UK , the other a colouring book of life as an autistic adult .
The exhibition is being shown at the Torrox Costa Town Hall building – Edificio de Usos Múltiples , Avenida de Andalucía . It will begin with a public opening on November 2 from 16.30 to 20.00 and will then continue until November 29 , Monday to Friday 08.30 to 20.00 . Further information about Helen Purdie ’ s work and contact details for all enquiries about the exhibition can be found at www . helenpurdie . co . uk .
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