Madonna – Wisdom, Grace and Compassion
Ursula Betka
Margaret Gibson
Nov 18 – Dec 6, 2024
Also open Sat, Nov 23 & Sat, Nov 30 with the artists.
Explore the sacred reverence of the Madonna through the masterful works of icon artists Ursula Betka and Margaret Gibson. Rooted in Renaissance and Byzantine traditions, this exhibition presents egg tempera and gilded wood panel paintings, expressing the virtues of the Madonna and offering a deep invitation to spiritual reflection.
*This exhibition has been made possible by the generous support of an anonymous donor.
Friday, Nov 22, 6 – 8 pm
Opening Celebration and Book Launch
Dr. Ursula Betka presents her new book:
Techniques of Painting and Gilding in Late Medieval and Early Renaissance Italy.
Egg Tempera and Gold Leaf on Wood Panel, (2024)
With master of ceremonies Mary McGillivray, Art Historian and content creator.
Launched by Caroline Field, Curator of the ACU Art Collection.
RSVP to director@kinrossarts.org.au
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Artist’s Demonstration by Dr. Ursula Betka
Thursday, Nov 28
Session 1: 11am – 12pm
Egg tempera painting on wood; Gold leaf applications.
Session 2: 1 – 2pm
Repeat demonstration of Egg tempera painting on wood; Gold leaf applications.
Admission $30
Limited space. Book https://www.trybooking.com/CVMCC or RSVP to director@kinrossarts.org.au
Image 1: Ursula Betka, Madonna and Child with a Golden Cloth of Honour (2024), Egg tempera and gold leaf on wood panel, 41 x 30cm.
Image 2: Margaret Gibson, Annunciation (2012), Egg tempera, 23kt gold leaf on gesso board, 300 x 250. Inspiration: Castilian, 1st half 15th cent. Museu National d’Art de Catalunya.
Image 3: Urusla Betka, Madonna and Child (Venetian school) (2011), Egg tempera and gold leaf on wood panel, (25 x 21cm).
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