To the mountains
R or y J Browne
A n ex h i b i t i o n o f r e c e n t p a i n t i n g s 2014
You are warmly invited to
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To the mountains An exhibition of paintings by Rory J Browne 2
Saturday 22 March 2014, 1–4pm Sunday 23 March 2014, 2–4pm The Chapel, Highfield Oval, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4BX The exhibition will also be open on: Monday 24 March, 6–8pm Tuesday 25 March, 6–8pm Wednesday 26 March, 6–8pm Thursday 27 March, 6–8pm Friday 28 March, 6–8pm
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There will be over 100 paintings in the exhibition, a few of which are illustrated in this catalogue. Work may be purchased on receipt of this invitation. For a price list, please e-mail: mazbrowne@lineone.net or contact Rory on 07812 596690.
Collection of purchased work: Saturday 29 March, 1–3pm Sizes given are approximate dimensions of unframed image. The numbers next to the pictures correspond to the exhibition listing. Wine and refreshments will be provided. Children are welcome.
1 Branches. Bluebells Mixed media 19 x 16" 2 A Noah and Maz view Mixed media 22 x 29" 3 Autumn weir. The Duddon Mixed media 11 x 8"
Front cover: I lift my eyes up to the mountains. Psalm 121 Oil 60 x 55"
Inside cover: Autumn glory. River of delights. Psalm 36:7–8 Oil 60 x 48"
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4 Rivers flow on heights. Isaiah 41:18 Oil  10 x 10"
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“I lift up my eyes to the mountains — where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” Psalm 121
5 Blencathra. ‘I lift my eyes up’ Watercolour 22 x 29"
Artist’s Statement 2014 On the last day of 2013 (New Year’s Eve), I had the privilege of walking up Scarfell Pike in the Lake District with a few close friends and one of my sons. It was visually an awe-inspiring experience. Against the drama of Scarfell itself there was the visual contrast of mist, storm clouds and patches of golden winter light breaking through. I had to paint the scene! We all need help and someone to turn to at certain times in our lives. These verses speak of the permanence of God as well as His power to help. My hope is that as you view these works and the 100 or so in the actual exhibition you will be reminded of that and feel a sense of peace, particularly if you face your own mountain to climb.
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6 Looks like Narnia Mixed media 11 x 22"
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7 Around the corner. The Lea Mixed media 7 x 5"
8 Windsor Great Park Watercolour and ink 29 x 22"
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9 Into the light. Bluebell path Mixed media 29 x 22"
11 Tranquil lake Oil 40 x 40"
10 Oil seed rape Mixed media 6 x 4"
12 The path. Jeremiah 31:9 Oil 59 x 46"
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13 Behind the facades Mixed media 12 x 12"
15 Plato’s cave 1. The lock Mixed media 10 x 10"
14 Pink House, Venice Mixed media 10 x 10"
16 Battersea as was Mixed media 6 x 6"
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17 Light and treasured possession. Exodus 19:5 Oil and metal on canvas 48 x 48"
19 All creation shouts His name. River Derwent Oil 60 x 48"
18 Light. The Duddon Estuary Oil 12 x 12"
20 An anchor for the soul. Hebrews 6:19 Oil 10 x 10"
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21 Poppy path Mixed media 11 x 10"
23 Purple thistles. Sunny Bank Mixed media 25 x 21"
22 Harvest Oil 10 x 10"
24 Horizon. Cow parsley Mixed media 11 x 10"
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25 Field of flax Mixed media 21 x 23"
27 Swimming against the stream. 1 Corinthians 12:9 Mixed media 23 x 21"
26 After Gillian and Mark’s. Winter, The Duddon Mixed media 29 x 22"
28 Autumn lake Mixed media 31 x 23"
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Since graduating from the Chelsea School of Art, Rory has established his reputation as a contemporary landscape artist. His vibrant and richly textured mixed-media landscapes have met with increasing success and have gained national and international recognition. Rory has received numerous prestigious awards, and has contributed to the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition on a number of occasions. He has had over 20 solo exhibitions to his name in recent years. This latest solo exhibition, ‘To the mountains’, is sure to be one worth visiting.
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29 The Lakes Mixed media 22 x 29"
For further information contact Rory Browne mazbrowne@lineone.net 07812 596690 You can view Rory’s work at www.rorybrowne.co.uk Photograph by Nathanael Browne Designed by Jonathan Edwards 07501 146559