The Alliance Française de Canberra is delighted to present Souvenirs de France, an exhibition by Graham McLennan, from 16 September to 4 October! Discover a collection of paintings that reflect the artist's travels through France, showcasing the beauty of French landmarks and landscapes, as well as local Australian scenes.
Happy memories of trips through France are the basis of these paintings, especially visits to Monet’s garden at Giverny and Cezanne’s studio in Aix-en-Provence. The Impressionists, the Post Impressionists and the Cubists provide the inspiration for most of the paintings and in many cases the originals from which copies have been made.
Through these works tributes have been paid to Gauguin, Van Gogh, Morisot, Corot, Manet and Picasso, as well as to the people of France.
There are images of Giverny, famous buildings and rural scenes. The techniques of various artistic movements have also been applied to
local topics, such as the poplars in Commonwealth Gardens and the countryside at Strathnairn Homestead.
It is my hope that these paintings will recall for viewers warm memories of their own journeys.
- Graham McLennan
A long-time student at the Alliance Française de Canberra, Graham McLennan has been painting and teaching art for over four decades here in Canberra, while also pursuing a career as a history teacher at ACT colleges, the Australian National University, and the University of the Third Age.
Pictured: Graham happily painting at Paul Cézanne’s studio in Aix-en-Provence, France.
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