Pages

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

A Gallery Opens in Hopefield









A lovely time was had by all when Pêrels & Pampoene Kunsgalery / Art Gallery opened in the little town of Hopefield. Hopefield is inland from Velddrif and one of our famed West Coast "towns-without-the ocean". There is a wonderful trend establishing itself in South Africa, as local as well as overseas visitors discover our small towns. I hope everyone in the country will take the opportunity to visit this town and gallery.I will do some paintings for the next blog, just to show some of the sights in that area.

Here are some photos of the delightful opening night. The second photo is of me and Gretha Helberg, the dynamic young gallery owner. The first and third photos are of me and my paintings. The rest: interiors and exterior of the building.

And I also had the honour of making the first sale, a canvas print of one of my works plus an order for more of those.

10 comments:

  1. How exciting and congratulations!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Congratulations, Marie. Wow, you are so active in art and South Africa. I love your passion. Congratulations on both the show and the sell!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Liana, I try to be but no longer possess the daring of youth! Thank you, I was very pleased!

      Delete
  3. Look at those beautiful hardwood floors! A gorgeous little gallery Marie, and congratulations on the sale! You look beautiful too!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. I do agree, CrimsonLeaves! This is a historical building with lovely floors, door and windows! Thanks for always complementing me, you are so kind!

      Delete
  4. Looks like a beautiful gallery, Marie! Congratulations on your sale! You look beautiful standing near your paintings!!!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Yes, a lovely gallery, Hilda. Many visitors and many sales the last few days! No sale for me but everyone comments on my set of works, so we hope something happens soon!

      Delete
  5. How exciting Marie! Your paintings look beautiful up on the gallery walls. Congrats!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Well done Marie! I really need to take a trip up your way again and include Hopefield and the new gallery!

    ReplyDelete

I love your comments, they make my day!