Paul Beliveau – For the Love of Books, Plus One Gallery, 89 – 91 Pimlico Road, London SW1, until 28^th November 2015

Paul Beliveau
“Vanitas 15.08.19: English Musicians”
Acrylic on canvas
91 x 91 cm
Copyright of Plus One Gallery

This Canadian-based artist brings us into a world of oversized books, some real and some imaginary.  It is both a celebration and examination of culture with the books being divided by themes such as music, art and history.  I am envious of the tidy way in which he displays these tomes that reflect times present and past.

Paul Beliveau
“Vanitas 11.07.12: Holbein – Grace”
Acrylic on canvas
91 x 91 cm
Copyright of Plus One Gallery

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A Seasonal Feast by Mimi Roberts & Alice-Andrea Ewing, Potterton Books London, 93 Lower Sloane Street, London SW1, until 30^th November 2015

This is certainly an appetising show for the senses combining Mimi’s still life’s of fruit, fish and vegetables inspired by the 16^th and 17^th century artists of Holland, Italy and Spain with the bronze sculptures of Alice-Andrea’s ‘Organic Series’. The latter, cast directly from the natural, features chillies, aubergines, apples, walnuts and figs as the subject matter.

http://www.pottertonbookslondon.com