Biennale Internazionale dell'Arte
Contemporanea, Fortezza da Basso, Florence, Italy,
6-14 December, 2003.
Exhibiting
Artist Sarah Larsen writes of
her experience at the “Attending
the We
arrived, registered and found our position and then went in search of the art
works that were supposed to have been already installed in their place by the
shipping and handling people. This
had not been done and there was considerable chaos and confusion as Artists
tried frantically to locate their works and get them hung in time for the
opening. This was compounded by the language barriers. The Arte Studio people
were very helpful but I feel understaffed for the mammoth task set. As
always though with Artists they found a way through this and improvised, started
talking with each other and helping one another out. This spirit of friendship
and co operation between the Artists continued throughout the Biennale and it
really portrayed the essence of what these world events are all about –
Communication between Nations to help foster peace. As
an Artist it was wonderful to have the opportunity to showcase my work alongside
that of my peers. I was very happy with the response and feedback that I had
about my work. The Biennale is like a huge Art Expo and the emphasis was on
networking, promotion, building friendship and sharing knowledge. Dr John Spike
did a tireless job talking with many of the Artists about their works and was
always on hand with positive feedback from his vast wealth of knowledge in the
Art field. A special thanks must go to him. My
time in Sarah
Larsen |
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Entrance to Fortezza de Basso where the Bienalle was
held.
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Sarah in the front foyer of the Bienalle.
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Entrance Foyer.
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A view at the Biennale.
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Another view inside. (click image to see a closer view) |
Wheat Whispers
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600 x 800
Mixed media with acrylic,
hand made Nepalese paper,
& gem stones on boxed Canvas.
Inspired by the movement of wheat
growing on our property here.
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The Wanderers
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900 x 1080
Acrylic and gold leaf on boxed canvas
Inspiration - Life's journey and the land.
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Elemental Facets
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Mixed media with plaster casts,
acrylic and gem stones on boxed canvas
Inspiration -The rugged landscape
of central Australia
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Sarah congratulated by Dr John
Spike, international art critic and author. (click image to see a closer view) |
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Dr John Spike and Sarah, discussing one of her exhibited works. (click image to see a closer view) |
Sarah met Martin Abspoel, bronze sculptor, from the Netherlands. See his web site here. (click image to see a closer view) |
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Part of the official speeches. (click image to see a closer view) |
Ferraris at the Biennale! (click image to see a closer view) |
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Sarah with her husband, Greg, at
the Biennale. (click image to see a closer view) |
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