Overview
Clare Reilly: Eye of the Calm is an exploration of New Zealand painter Clare Reilly’s life and work. The mixture of autobiographical writing and gorgeous paintings subtly shows how Reilly’s art and experiences are entwined. Her themes cover the issues of habitat destruction and renewal, depicting native New Zealand birds in the landscape as metaphors for joy. In an increasingly troubled and fast paced world, Reilly’s work offers the viewer a place to reflect on the healing qualities of nature and gather a sense of revitalisation. ‘Eye of the Calm’ was an exhibition title used by Reilly as an expression of her life’s work. This expression is continued here with an insight into her beginnings as an artist and her subsequent career. Reilly has a strong connection to coastal New Zealand and a great love of the country’s wildlife. From first encounters with Tui in her grandmother’s garden to memories of rolling hills overlooking the ever-changing sea, these passions have inspired her work and are brought to life here in a beautiful collection. Experience a sense of calm and hope with this story of a fascinating life told through both words and imagery. Themes including death, grief, finding new paths, and even dance and the joyful movement of birds in flight are explored in a manner that is personal, yet universal. A beautiful, meditative exploration of a life and a life’s work.
Full Product Details
Author: Clare Reilly
Publisher: Exisle Publishing
Imprint: Exisle Publishing
Weight: 0.898kg
ISBN: 9781775594291
ISBN 10: 1775594297
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 06 October 2021
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Clare Reilly's Eye of the Calm is filled with beautiful paintings of native birds in our New Zealand landscape, and with her life story. The birds in flight in her paintings signify a soaring of spirit, an uplift, and a sense of joy. When I rest my eyes for a while on them, their joyful presence lifts my mood. I stop ruminating about the harm that Covid is inflicting around the world and worrying whether we can avoid the spread of the Delta variant in New Zealand. Her life story, the way she stayed true to her own style of painting and went on to achieve an international reputation is also inspiring. It is a beautiful book, one to treasure. * NZ Booklovers *
Author Information
New Zealand artist Clare Reilly has been painting and exhibiting since 1976. Her art has achieved international recognition, finding homes across the world. Clare supports conservation projects through her artworks, which express an underlying connection with the natural environment.
