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The Nile on eBay Clare Reilly by Clare Reilly Celebrating artist Clare Reilly's life and work, this beautiful collection explores her passions for coastal New Zealand and the country's wildlife. Beautiful writing and serene paintings combine to cover themes of habitat renewal, grief, finding new paths, and the joyful movement of birds in flight, in a meditative depiction of a life's work. FORMAT Leather LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Clare Reilly: Eye of the Calm is an exploration of New Zealand painter Clare Reilly's life and work. The mixture of autobiographical writing and gorgeous paintings subtly shows how Reilly's art and experiences are entwined. Her themes cover the issues of habitat destruction and renewal, depicting native New Zealand birds in the landscape as metaphors for joy. In an increasingly troubled and fast paced world, Reilly's work offers the viewer a place to reflect on the healing qualities of nature and gather a sense of revitalisation. 'Eye of the Calm' was an exhibition title used by Reilly as an expression of her life's work. This expression is continued here with an insight into her beginnings as an artist and her subsequent career. Reilly has a strong connection to coastal New Zealand and a great love of the country's wildlife. From first encounters with Tui in her grandmother's garden to memories of rolling hills overlooking the ever-changing sea, these passions have inspired her work and are brought to life here in a beautiful collection. Experience a sense of calm and hope with this story of a fascinating life told through both words and imagery. Themes including death, grief, finding new paths, and even dance and the joyful movement of birds in flight are explored in a manner that is personal, yet universal. A beautiful, meditative exploration of a life and a life's work. Review "This beautiful book uses autobiographical writing and prints of more than 100 of Reilly's gentle and dreamy paintings to provide insight into her life and career as an artist. They reflect on her first encounters with tui, bellbirds and kereru at her grandmother's house in Dunedin, … and her involvement in various conservation and wildlife support projects. The works illustrate many of Reilly's favourite themes, including habitat destruction and renewal, and the healing qualities of nature." * The Gardens * "New Zealand artist, conservationist and author Clare Reilly has been painting and writing for more than 40 years, meticulously charting a life defined by deep connections with nature, … She describes her homeland as "an ark of forest and birds, sailing adrift in the Southern Ocean", and pastel images of the likes of Kokako at Dawn(2014) are accompanied by lyrical verse. Imagine its "haunting bell notes" at first light amid the "fragrant, musty bush" of ancient tree ferns and be transported to a timeless, gentle and enchanting world." * The Australian * Long Description Clare Reilly: Eye of the Calm is an exploration of New Zealand painter Clare Reilly's life and work. The mixture of autobiographical writing and gorgeous paintings subtly shows how Reilly's art and experiences are entwined. Her themes cover the issues of habitat destruction and renewal, depicting native New Zealand birds in the landscape as metaphors for joy. In an increasingly troubled and fast paced world, Reilly's work offers the viewer a place to reflect on the healing qualities of nature and gather a sense of revitalisation. 'Eye of the Calm' was an exhibition title used by Reilly as an expression of her life's work. This expression is continued here with an insight into her beginnings as an artist and her subsequent career. Reilly has a strong connection to coastal New Zealand and a great love of the country's wildlife. From first encounters with Tui in her grandmother's garden to memories of rolling hills overlooking the ever-changing sea, these passions have inspired her work and are brought to life here in a beautiful collection. Experience a sense of calm and hope with this story of a fascinating life told through both words and imagery. Themes including death, grief, finding new paths, and even dance and the joyful movement of birds in flight are explored in a manner that is personal, yet universal. A beautiful, meditative exploration of a life and a life's work. Feature A beautiful tribute to New Zealand's wildlife and landscapes, told through the life and work of artist Clare Reilly. Description for Sales People A beautiful tribute to the native wildlife and landscapes of New Zealand, depicted in vibrant images inspired by the energy and movement of birds in flight. Beautiful leather-bound edition of a collection which combines artwork and autobiographical writing to give a visual insight into the captivating life of artist Clare Reilly. With its focus on nature, life experiences, and artwork, Clare Reilly: Eye of the Calm will appeal across the board to art enthusiasts, those interested in conservation, and anyone seeking personal insight into human lives. Description for Press or Other Media Clare Reilly: Eye of the Calm is a celebration of artist Clare Reilly's life and work. Reilly's passions for coastal New Zealand and the country's wildlife are brought to life in this beautiful collection, which explores themes of habitat destruction and renewal, grief, finding new paths, and the joyful movement of birds in flight. Experience a sense of calm and hope with this story of a fascinating life told through both words and imagery. A beautiful, meditative exploration of a life's work. Details ISBN 1775594300 Author Clare Reilly Short Title Clare Reilly Pages 144 Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 1775594300 ISBN-13 9781775594307 Publication Date 2021-10-06 Subtitle Eye of the Calm Imprint Exisle Publishing Place of Publication Auckland Country of Publication New Zealand Illustrations Illustrations, color AU Release Date 2022-11-24 Publisher Exisle Publishing Edition Description Limited Leather-Bound Edition Format Leather Alternative 9781775594291 DEWEY 759.993 Audience General NZ Release Date 2022-11-24 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:169986017;