Guests can look forward to many special painterly (eye) views!
A successful vernissage: many people from the region and beyond came to see Edward B. Gordon's works and talk to the painter on June 1.
Among other things, the guests were impressed by the 18 works on loan from Salzgitter AG, which also document the arduous work in the steelworks. Christian Striese, Second Mayor of the city of Salzgitter, expressed his sincere thanks on behalf of the city and personally.
Gordon's everyday scenes and snapshots were also fascinating, captivating viewers with their vivid portrayal. His works reflect fleeting moments that resemble everyday perception.
They are not extraordinary moments or moments worth remembering, but Gordon recognizes them and gives them a special effect through his artistic means.
Through the targeted use of light, color and contrasts, the artist overcomes the monotony of everyday life and creates spaces in his pictures that invite the viewer to linger.
His works tell stories that offer the painterly opportunity to view everyday life from a different perspective until July 13.
There is also an extensive accompanying program for which children and adults can register:
"Holiday start is art start" (for children between 6 and 12 years):
Sunday, July 6, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (first Sunday of vacation) and Wednesday, August 13, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (last day of vacation): After a visit to the exhibition, children aged 6 to 12 will devote themselves to different painting and drawing techniques under guidance. The children will receive a sketchbook and can draw a picture every day if they can manage it...
"My special moment" (for children aged 9 and over):
On Saturdays, June 21 and July 11, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day: a drawing workshop for children aged 9 and up. After visiting the exhibition, the children can record in a sketch what moved and inspired them. They will then create a landscape in a shoebox they have brought with them... Look forward to it!
"Paint the Moment" (for adults, no skills required):
On Sunday, July 6, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day: a guided drawing workshop for adults that begins with a tour of the exhibition. After the exchange, participants create their own drawings.
Tours:
Stephanie Borrmann, Director of the Municipal Art Collections, cordially invites you to take a tour of the exhibition. Questions are welcome.
The dates:
Sunday, June 22, 11:15 a.m.
Sunday, July 6, 11:15 a.m.
Sunday, July 13, 11:15 a.m.
Information on the accompanying program:
Interested parties are invited to the free accompanying program. Participation in the events is only possible with binding, prior registration.
By telephone on: 05341/8394613 or by e-mail: stephanie.borrmannstadt.salzgitterde
Exhibition information:
The exhibition "Look Around" by Edward B. Gordon can be seen until July 13 during the opening hours of the Städtisches Museum (Tuesday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
The exhibition is accompanied by an exhibition catalog and an exclusive poster signed by the painter. Both are available in the museum store.
About the painter Edward B. Gordon:
Edward B. Gordon was born in Hanover. He lives and works in Berlin and London and is a successful artist.
His works can be seen in galleries in various countries. His work is also written about nationally.
In Salzgitter, Edward B. Gordon has twice taken part in the "Salon Salder" exhibitions and most recently presented his work "Im Stahlwerk" in the "Erinnerung der Arbeit" series.
The exhibition "Look Around" is his first solo exhibition in a museum.