Artists Siân Kirkby from England and Enrique Linaza from Málaga, Spain jointly show a selection of their new works at the Galería LUCIA, Calle Maestra Ángeles Aspiazú in Fuengirola.

Enrique: “When we write about art, or about love, it is hard to explain in words what it is that affects our feelings. It happens that a person or a work of art attracts us and we can´t explain why. Usually it has something to do with our memories, our previous experiences and with our deepest wishes. Like butterfly´s wings.”

Siân: Thoughts, ideas and dreams appear on the canvas. I love exploring the texture of paint, capturing colour, light and detail, exploring abstract ideas, seeing the way form takes shape through the medium. It’s always an adventure.

The AIA-Group was formed five years ago by professional and dedicated visual artists from around Europe, who are all living and working in Andalucía.

Reception and meet the Artists: Friday 05/02, 19:00. Drinks and canapés.

Gallery open: Daily 13-16 and 19-21, except Sundays.

Exhibition: February 05 – March 01, 2010.

Further information is available from the AIA-Group web site

Andalusian International Artists (AIA) Group brings yet another art exhibition at the NIXS galeria in Fuengirola. After the inaugural exhibition at this small gallery, this one in February will showcase works of Elaine Carlton and Roger Cummiskey.

In this exhibition Elaine will be displaying a range of her recent work, much of which is inspired by and reflects her love of Andalucía. Her work uses a range of textile techniques and media and an excess of fibres and threads.

Irish artist Rogers shows images in Oil and Watercolour based on local and sea scenes reflecting the everyday imagery of the area and as Saint Valentine´s Day is just around the corner you might like to surprise a loved one with a special gift. There are some perfect and exclusive artworks to suit the occasion. Original Art makes a unique gift!

Location: NIXS Galería Avda Condes de San Isidro 50

(between Zara and Policía Local). Fuengirola

Open: Monday to Saturday from 11:00-14:00 and 17:00-22:00.

Free entry

Dates: 01/02-22/02

Andalusian International Artists Group (aia-group.net) was formed over 5 years ago (in November 2004) by artists from all over Europe and the USA, who are all living and working in southern Spain. And the NIXS gallery is owned by Mats & Minna Engstrom from Sweden.

On January 8, art lovers in Andalucía will get an opportunity to view some excellent artistic creations of two modern day popular artists: Karen Singh from Denmark and Enrique Linaza from Spain at an AIA-promoted art exhibition in the ACEfm studios at La Trocha Centro Commercial in Coin.

The exhibition with them name “East meets West” opens this Friday and continues till February 4, 2010. Visitors are invited to take a good look at a selection of new works from both the artists.

Enrique is a new member of the Andalusian International Artists (AIA) Group who holds expertise in bringing life to paintings, which illustrate light, people, sea, architecture and natural surroundings, especially his living practice in Spain.

Enrique’s works show his passion about nature, use of extensive colour and form, while Karen Singh displays more bold, vibrant and modernistic paintings. All those paintings of Karen, to be displayed in the exhibition, are inspired by her recent trips to Indian and Tibet.

Two different artistic elements can be viewed from those visual representations and hence the exhibition is titled “East meets West”.

Exhibition organizer also gives an opportunity to all visitors to meet the artists at a cocktail reception on the opening day between 7 and 8 pm.

Gallery Open: Monday to Friday between 10 am – 7pm, Saturdays 12 am – 4pm and Sundays 10am -2pm.

The AIA-Group was formed five years ago by professional and dedicated visual artists from around the world, who are all living and working in Andalucía.

Further information is available from the AIA web site www.aia-group.net

Hey Dude! -  stage 2 art exhibition at Jinete, Carretera La Cala Golf Km 4.5, Mijas Costa aims to bring contemporary works of some prominent members of the Andalusian International Artists (AIA) Group  from the UK, Peru, Denmark, Spain and Ireland.

The exhibition, scheduled for January 11 to February 15, will feature works of eight artists from five different countries from diverse background, who are together in this single platform for the larger interest of promotion and support to quality and original art.

Artists like Richard Wood, Elaine Carlton, Sian Kirkby, UK; Roger Cummiskey, Philip Magee, Ireland; Ursula Williams, Peru; Juan Cruz, Spain; and Karen Singh of Denmark are all known for their distinct styles.

In this exhibition:

The oil paintings of Richard Wood display local Spanish life, especially the picturesque villages of Mijas, Andalucía. His works represents traditional style with precision and subtle brush strokes, in true colours.

Ursula Williams from Peru, who now lives in Colmenar, east of Malaga City, exhibits some new and original images of the rural region by using coloured pencils and gouache.

British painters: Elaine Carlton and Sian Kirkby have their own artistic style; while Sian brings new and innovative work, Elaine’s artwork is a collage of textiles depicting subjects in abstract format.

Visitors will also find the works of Irish painters: Roger Cummiskey and Philip Magee most fascinating- the former with oil and watercolour paintings and the latter for fine art photography; all represent the creative vision of the artists.

Reputed Spanish painter Juan Cruz shows a variety of paintings in oil, while Karen Singh of Denmark is known for big and bold abstract creations.

Gallery Open: Seven days – 13:00-22:00

The AIA-Group was formed five years ago (Nov 2004) by professional and dedicated visual artists from around Europe, who are all living and working in Andalucía.

For more information about the institution, exhibition you can contact the Chairman, Roger Cummiskey at 952 592 652 or visit their website www.aia-group.net

The Andalusian International Artists (AIA) Group brings a series of enthralling art exhibitions in the capital city Malaga. To start with, there is a 16-day (January 15 – 30) art expo named “Take Off Art” scheduled at the Sala de Exposiciones, Espacio Didier Daurat, Málaga Airport Departures between T1 and T2.

Seven professional visual artists from three different countries will exhibit their works in an opportunity to gain exposure, to advance their talent and also in support of modern fine art. The Opening Reception welcomes you all on Saturday, January 16 at 14:00 local time.

Among the selected artists who will display their artistic creation are:

Margit Björklund from Sweden captures nature’s beauty and transfers her imagination into canvas by using vibrant colour and mixing it with a twist of humour. In her words, she lets the colours to sing and the composition to workout and it can be best observed from a selection of oil paintings.

Roger Cummiskey from Ireland, however, uses watercolor in his paintings, deriving themes from the writings and wanderings of James Joyce, in which he specializes. He is also known for charcoal drawings, abstract paintings and oil paintings those are of certain individualistic style.

Dolores Cummiskey is another Irish artist to exhibit stunning cross stitch on canvas reflecting many long hours of patient endeavour. While his fellow countryman Philip Magee, a professional photographer living in Malaga, captures the ordinary in an extraordinary fashion.

Among others, the works of Elaine Carlton from UK will showcase images of Andalucía with a textile twist, while another Briton Ian Hunter has his own individualistic sign in those oil paintings.

On the other hand, visitors will surely find oil and watercolour paintings of Richard Wood from UK worth viewing with themes from Andalucía and Venice.

In all cases, each artist, whether it’s panting or photographic style, has his/her own style of creation with a uniqueness coming out from their broad observation and imagination.

Founded in November 2004, the AIA-Group consists of professional and dedicated visual artists from around Europe and USA, who are all living and working in Andalucía.

Gallery Open: Seven days 11:00-14.00 and 17.00-20.00 h.

Further information is available from the Chairman, Roger Cummiskey at 952 592 652 or their web site www.aia-group.net