Cathy Read’s painting, ‘Westminster Bridge – Impressions of Westminster’ had a working title of ‘Westminster Bridge’: descriptive, safe, and boring. Although dissatisfied with it, nothing better came to Cathy’s mind. But as she meditated on the painting more deeply, ‘Impressions of Westminster’ came to her. A suitable name when considering one of London’s more contentious […]
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Crossing Trafalgar Square on a grey rainy day is a woman with an umbrella – a London brolly. She is lost in thought with a faraway look in her eyes and oblivious to the crowds around. There are people everywhere in one of the capitals favourite meeting places. Is she a visitor? Or a tourist?
Southwark Cathedral is the oldest church building in London. It is a stunning gem tucked away in the city. The origins of the church are mysterious since no one knows when the first building was constructed. However, it is believed that a church has existed on the site for over 1,000 years. Impressive Southwark Cathedral
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The Leadenhall Building – the Cheesegrater – is an imposing skyscraper towering over the City of London. 225 Metres tall. 52 Storeys high. One of the tallest buildings officially opened in 2014 – a date shared with the creation of this Cathy Read painting. The distinctive wedge shape hints at the common kitchen utensil with
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Sometimes, looking at an artwork, the ideas flow easily. A feature stands out or a thought shouts loudly. Crowd painting, it’s busy, almost too busy. Piccadilly Circus is overlooked by Eros, or so is the common perception. Eros seemed a good title. If you are unfamiliar with the place. Could you guess what or who
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This week we’re looking closely at a painting of London Bridge Reflections. That’s if I can actually remember the title. Any questions about the piece, please ask in the comments, either here, or on Youtube. Here’s a still of the image, which will now forever be known as the painting of London Bridge Reflections. Unless,that
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