Jun
14
7:30 PM19:30
illustrated talk

Subtle Lustre: The History of Metalpoint Drawing, a talk at The Arts Society Mallorca

  • Golf Son Mutaner 38 Cami Son Vida, Palma de Mallorca Mallorca 07013 (map)
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As announced, by The Arts Society Mallorca, In her illustrated talk on the history of metalpoint drawing, Cook traces the chequered development of this medium from its earliest mentions in Roman times to its increased use in medieval monasteries and the early Renaissance to its virtual oblivion in the 17th century. Its later renaissances, first in the 19th century, thanks to the chance discovery of Cennino Cennini’s manuscript in Italian archives, and later in the 20th century, courtesy of an innovative museum curator in the United States, ensure that today, it is an unusual but compelling drawing medium that is the antithesis of our hyped technicolour world.

Saint Luke drawing the Virgin Detail c. 1491-1510 - an illustration of the long heritage of metalpoint drawing.



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Nov
18
7:30 PM19:30

Reflejos: Dibujos en Punta de Metal

Bienvenidos a todos - lluvia o no lluvia! Os espero con mucho placer. Calle Temple 11 b, en Pama

Welcome to you all - rain or no rain! I look forward to seeing you there. Calle Temple 11 b in Palma

Bienvenue à vous tous - avec ou sans la pluie! J’aurai grand plaisir de vous y voir. Calle Temple 11 b à Palma.

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Taller de punta de metal - metalpoint workshop
Sep
18
10:30 AM10:30

Taller de punta de metal - metalpoint workshop

Olive Sinews - an example of a silverpoint drawing. Learn about this ancient subtle technique drawing at my workshop at the Coll Bardolet Foundation, Valldemossa, on Saturday, 18th September.

Olive Sinews - un ejemplo de un dibujo en punta de plata. Si quieres aprender sobre este medio antiguo y sutil, ven a mi taller el sábado 18 de septiembre, en la Fundación Coll Bardolet, en Valldemossa.

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Apr
14
4:00 PM16:00

Taller de Punta de Plata - Silverpoint Workshop - Atelier de Dessin à la Pointe d'Argent

Taller de Punta de Plata en el Jardín de Jeannine - Jornadas de Dibujo Plein Air. Con MA Arte Contemporaneo, Palma, Mallorca

Silverpoint Workshop in Jeannine’s Garden - Plein Air Drawing Sessions. With MA Arte Contemporaneo, Palma, Mallorca

Atelier de Dessin à la Pointe d’Argent au Jardin de Jeannine - Journées de Dessin en Plein Air. Avec MA Art Contemporaneo, Palma de Majorque

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Unas horas de introducción a este medio de dibujar de ascendencia ilustre y de dibujo entre la naturaleza exuberante de la primavera mediterránea. Aforo limitado.

An introduction to this illustrious drawing medium, followed by time to draw amid the exuberance of nature in a Mediterranean spring garden. Limited numbers of participants.

Une introduction à ce medium de dessin de patrimoine illustre, suivis par le temps de dessiner parmi l’exubérance de la nature printanière méditerranéenne. Assistance limitée.

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Dec
18
to Jan 15
ceramics, silverpoint, Washi paper, punta de metal, pointe de metal, metalpoint, drawings, sculpture

"Oro, Incienso o Mirra?" Group Exhibition to Celebrate the Holidays

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Whilst it seems rather strange to open a group exhibition during a time of increasing covid cases, with a 10 p.m. curfew and no restaurants nor bars after 6 p.m., the evening was really fun and well attended. There were people queueing outside in the soft evening until they were allowed in, given the limited numbers allowed. Everyone masked, in good humour and eager to savour of one of the rare art exhibitions opening in Mallorca at present.

Sencelles is a lovely small town in the centre of the island of Mallorca; the townhall’s Casal de Cultura de Can Grau is a beautifully converted, spacious old town house that now serves as an exhibition space in the centre of town.

The entrance to Can Grau, with people queueing to enter the exhibition (Image courtesy of Bruno Frerejean)

The entrance to Can Grau, with people queueing to enter the exhibition (Image courtesy of Bruno Frerejean)

The entrance hall of Can Grau, photograph J Cook

The entrance hall of Can Grau, photograph J Cook

Everyone dressed warmly as all doors and windows were wide open, photograph J. Cook

Everyone dressed warmly as all doors and windows were wide open, photograph J. Cook

Etchings on glass by Marisa Aldeguer, photograph J. Cook

Etchings on glass by Marisa Aldeguer, photograph J. Cook

Ceramics by Piti Oleza, photograph J. Cook

Ceramics by Piti Oleza, photograph J. Cook

Bronze sculpture by Damien Ramis, photograph J Cook

Bronze sculpture by Damien Ramis, photograph J Cook

Ceramics by Miguel Segura, photograph J. Cook

Ceramics by Miguel Segura, photograph J. Cook

Porcelain by Marta Murgades, photograph J. Cook

Porcelain by Marta Murgades, photograph J. Cook

View of part of the exhibition spaces, photograph J. Cook

View of part of the exhibition spaces, photograph J. Cook

Another view of the exhibition, photograph J Cook

Another view of the exhibition, photograph J Cook

My three metalpoint drawings on display in the exhibition, photograph J Cook

My three metalpoint drawings on display in the exhibition, photograph J Cook

I love it when art defies the prevailing gloom and menace of covid. So important, so sustaining. Well worth celebrating such efforts by artists who go on believing that even in confinement, isolation or just general covid-mandated solitude, they should keep creating and believing in a better tomorrow.

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De la Red a la Realidad: Con-fin-arte on the Gallery Walls
Jul
17
to Jul 31
corvid-19, confinement

De la Red a la Realidad: Con-fin-arte on the Gallery Walls

Out of the Ether into the Real World: a virtual exhibition now hangs on gallery walls in Palma de Mallorca as we celebrate the emergence from confinement with art at MA ArteContemporaneo. Time to celebrate art again in a kind of world we used to enjoy before covid-19 intervened!

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Vernissage - Opening Reception for Terratorium exhibition
May
4
6:00 PM18:00
drawings, Event, Exhibition, Metalpoint, Publication, Silverpoint

Vernissage - Opening Reception for Terratorium exhibition

A torrential rain storm and hail were the prelude to the opening of my exhibition, Terratorium, at the Musée-Galérie Carnot in Villeneuve-sur-Yonne, Burgundy! Nonetheless, lots of people came, were passionate art lovers and fascinated by metalpoint. What more could one ask of a vernissage?

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Terratorium: Dessins à la Pointe de Métal -- Vernissage
May
4
6:00 PM18:00
drawings, Event, Exhibition, Metalpoint, Silverpoint

Terratorium: Dessins à la Pointe de Métal -- Vernissage

I am proud to be exhibiting metalpoint drawings about the wonderful Burgundian terroir in the exhibition, Terratorium at the Musée-Galerie Carnot in Villeneuve-sur-Yonne, Burgundy from May 4th until October 19th, with the opening reception on May 4th, at 18.00 hours.

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Workshop: Drawing in Gold & Silver
Mar
2
12:00 PM12:00
Drawing workshop, Event, Exhibition, Workshops

Workshop: Drawing in Gold & Silver

Learn the medieval art of metalpoint drawing from Jeannine Cook, one of the world’s few modern masters of this ancient pre-graphite drawing technique. Working on prepared paper with silver, gold, or copper, the subtle shimmering slow-art method is deeply meditative and yields stunning tonal results.

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Au Coeur du Terroir - Dessins en Pointe de Metal, L & C Poitout, Chablis, France
Jul
7
to Sep 16
Event, Exhibition, wine tasting

Au Coeur du Terroir - Dessins en Pointe de Metal, L & C Poitout, Chablis, France

The opening of my exhibition about the terroir - the soil, climate, vines, etc. - of Chablis wines was a lovely event. Now the metalpoint exhibition is open every Saturday and Sunday, when L & C Poitout winery is open for wine-tasting and viewing the art.

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