"Nouveau" by Alice Lenkiewicz
Tue 25 Aug
|ArtHouse
In this exhibition Alice Lenkiewicz has created a series of paintings, responding to the idea of women in design, during the era of "fin de siècle" at the end of the 19th century. A time when women were rising up and gaining independence and equality and a time of beautiful design works.
Time & Location
25 Aug 2020, 10:00 – 05 Sept 2020, 16:00
ArtHouse, 65 Eastbank St, Southport PR8 1EJ, UK
About the Event
In this exhibition Alice Lenkiewicz has created a series of paintings, responding to the idea of women in design, during the era of "fin de siècle" at the end of the 19th century. A time when women were rising up and gaining independence and equality and a time of beautiful design works.
Inspired by the 19th century European painting styles, art nouveau and the Secession Art style, Alice has created a series of strong beautiful women and decorative paintings.
Walking through Southport and noting the variety of architectural and decorative styles has provided her with a source of inspiration for her work. Referring to the stained glass, the stone carvings and many of the classical and Victorian designs along Lord Street, she has used many of these motifs and designs within her work.
“Exhibiting in Southport is a wonderful opportunity to engage with the variety of classical styles along Lord…