Anne Catherick writes the message 150cm x150 cm Drawing nearly painting on canvas Photo credits : Hugo Almeida The novel begins with Walter an art teacher who finds a job as drawing teacher to two sisters. Before heading out to the sisters' house, he meets a mysterious woman dressed entirely in white here, in the middle of the broad, bright high-road […] stood the figure of a solitary Woman, dressed from head to foot in white garments […] I was far too seriously startled by the suddenness with which this extraordinary apparition stood before me, in the dead of night and in that lonely place, to ask what she wanted . Anne herself is almost constantly slipping around in terms of identity, revealing her own fractured personality. She goes from calm to agitated—all at the drop of a hat. But the narrative never judges Anne or views her psychological problems in a negative light. And she herself is a surprisingly crucial part of the narrative; he
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Heat and Dust This short novel tells the story of two women, in two different eras. There is the spoiled and unhappy Oliva, in 1923 colonial India, who outrages society by having an affair with the local Nawab. Olivia's husband Douglas divorces her and remarries. In the 1970's, his granddaughter arrives in India to revisit the places her family once lived and to try to discover the truth about the scandal that surrounded her grandfather's first wife. Although this is a short read, it is full of emotions and it is beautifully written. Both the story of Oliva and that of her step-granddaughter almost merge, as you find yourself changing viewpoints with an ease that highlights the skill of the author. Ruth Prawer Jhabvala died at the age of 85 in 2013, but her work stands the test of time and this 1975 Booker winning novel will remain a classic. Inspired by "Heat and Dust " I have painted "It was like a challenge and she meant it to
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Open Day I opened the studio last week end to the public , and it was a most rewarding experience , friends and people who like ans appreciate my work turned up . I also had a guest artist showing his work: Seara, he is a Spannish artist with a vast curriculum , he has already showed his work all over the world , so it was quite a privilege to have in my studio showing his work. Here are some photos of whatt the studio looked like The photographs were take by one of my favourite photographers: Fatima Carvalho. Seara`s work Seara`s work on the wall Seara`s work on the wall Seara`s work on the wall Seara`s work on the wall Seara`s work on the wall Seara`s work