Cyndi Freiman's Third Art Catalogue
In this series of works, I am investigating various forms of handwriting.
I have used writing as an experiential process all my life. This includes writing a journal for over forty years, maintaining an active correspondence with family and friends and handwriting manuscripts that were later published.
I am also interested in cross- cultural writing including ancient writings, hieroglyphics, Asian calligraphy, graffiti, illustrated manuscripts and graphology.
I believe that with the advent of e-mail, texting and computers, handwriting may become an extinct practice. Much will be lost if this occurs. My work is a means of creating awareness of the unique qualities of handwriting, as well as celebrating the beauty of the hand-made mark and exploring its connection to the image. I will investigate the aesthetic qualities of the written mark in all its manifestations.
In my research I am continuing the journey initiated by artists such as the Surrealists, Alechinsky, Cy Twombly, Hannah Darboven, Colin McCahon and Vivienne Koorland. I am using my work to draw attention to the transformative qualities of handwriting. By using handwriting in a number of different art forms I am inviting viewers to engage with this special phenomenon, which has nurtured our civilisation for centuries and could disappear.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Sculpture by the Sea
Sydney's annual seaside festival of sculpture
The 16th October was a magnificent morning for the opening of this annual event. I ran the 7km return trail that hugs the cliffs and ocean to Bronte beach. The jagged sandstone cliffs, white sand beaches and pounding surf make Sydney a special city. The sculptures glistened in bright spring light, adding to the natural beauty of this place. I photographed the pieces that captured my imagination. Below is my favourite piece and a slide show of sculptures from 2007 for comparison.
Sydney's annual seaside festival of sculpture
The 16th October was a magnificent morning for the opening of this annual event. I ran the 7km return trail that hugs the cliffs and ocean to Bronte beach. The jagged sandstone cliffs, white sand beaches and pounding surf make Sydney a special city. The sculptures glistened in bright spring light, adding to the natural beauty of this place. I photographed the pieces that captured my imagination. Below is my favourite piece and a slide show of sculptures from 2007 for comparison.
Cyndi Freiman's new work
Celebrating Handwriting
In her final semester Cyndi produced a large body of work. She researched the death of handwriting and completed a series entitled celebrating handwriting. She used many different processes, including heat transfer, printing, photography, painting on canvas, board and paper. Cyndi used personal letter, book covers from her published writings and old images from her family in these works. They can be viewed in the Fine Art section of my web site and are for sale.
Celebrating Handwriting
In her final semester Cyndi produced a large body of work. She researched the death of handwriting and completed a series entitled celebrating handwriting. She used many different processes, including heat transfer, printing, photography, painting on canvas, board and paper. Cyndi used personal letter, book covers from her published writings and old images from her family in these works. They can be viewed in the Fine Art section of my web site and are for sale.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Urban Narrative Exhibition Launch
Cyndi Freiman
The exhibition opened on Thursday the 25th September at Meld Gallery in Crows Nest. Over 100 paintings from Cyndi Freiman's Urban Landscape series were exhibited. The opening night was well attended with more than 60 guests helping the artist celebrate her first official exhibition.
Below are images of Cyndi, her family and friends celebrating the event.
Cyndi Freiman
The exhibition opened on Thursday the 25th September at Meld Gallery in Crows Nest. Over 100 paintings from Cyndi Freiman's Urban Landscape series were exhibited. The opening night was well attended with more than 60 guests helping the artist celebrate her first official exhibition.
Below are images of Cyndi, her family and friends celebrating the event.
Monday, August 18, 2008
Workshop series
Capturing character by North Sullivan
A Sunday afternoon at North Sullivan's studio where a posse of photographers spent the day shooting a beautiful model, learning and sharing the secrets of capturing character in our subjects. With the right ingredients we all learned, laughed and deliberated on our work. This was the final of a four-part series with photographer North and I learned a great deal. Below is a slide show of my images from the day...
Capturing character by North Sullivan
A Sunday afternoon at North Sullivan's studio where a posse of photographers spent the day shooting a beautiful model, learning and sharing the secrets of capturing character in our subjects. With the right ingredients we all learned, laughed and deliberated on our work. This was the final of a four-part series with photographer North and I learned a great deal. Below is a slide show of my images from the day...
Monday, August 4, 2008
Melbourne Laneway Art
Flinders Lane
I visited Melbourne for a medical conference 25 to 27 July, 2008. As soon as it ended, Cyndi and I headed out to photograph some of the fabulous street art for which Melbourne is developing a worldwide reputation. The Melbourne Laneway Commission combines the history of the city and art into one consumable, ephemeral experience. It examines the way that space and environment affects the artwork; artists pick their locations and materials. A positive result is that Melburnians who might not otherwise visit a gallery, get to experience art firsthand.
Flinders Lane
I visited Melbourne for a medical conference 25 to 27 July, 2008. As soon as it ended, Cyndi and I headed out to photograph some of the fabulous street art for which Melbourne is developing a worldwide reputation. The Melbourne Laneway Commission combines the history of the city and art into one consumable, ephemeral experience. It examines the way that space and environment affects the artwork; artists pick their locations and materials. A positive result is that Melburnians who might not otherwise visit a gallery, get to experience art firsthand.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Sydney Biennale
Cockatoo Island
Sydney's16th Biennale, one of the most ambitious yet, took place June to September 2008. It celebrated the work of established and emerging artists, both international and Australian and took place on Sydney Harbour's Cockatoo island.
Thirty-five artists exhibited on the former prison/shipyard which is today a historic site. Arriving by ferry across the water, visitors were able to wander into multifarious old buildings that housed the works. I especially enjoyed William Kentridge's multi-channel projected work depicting the Russian workers' revolution. As a photographer, I appreciated the work of Harold Casneaux and video artist Bill Viola.
Cockatoo Island
Sydney's16th Biennale, one of the most ambitious yet, took place June to September 2008. It celebrated the work of established and emerging artists, both international and Australian and took place on Sydney Harbour's Cockatoo island.
Thirty-five artists exhibited on the former prison/shipyard which is today a historic site. Arriving by ferry across the water, visitors were able to wander into multifarious old buildings that housed the works. I especially enjoyed William Kentridge's multi-channel projected work depicting the Russian workers' revolution. As a photographer, I appreciated the work of Harold Casneaux and video artist Bill Viola.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Amanda Marks Exhibition
The Palm House Gallery, Sydney May 2008.
I recently photographed a retrospective exhibition of Amanda Marks’ paintings. Amanda passed away tragically in October 2007. She was a close friend of Cyndi my wife, and over the years we collected many of her paintings. The exhibition opened on a lovely autumn afternoon at the Palm House Gallery in Sydney’s beautiful Botanical gardens. About two hundred of the family’s friends attended the opening which was launched by one of Australia’s best known artists, Elizabeth Cummings.
Amanda, my sister and friend
As the days pass I miss your beautiful warm voice on the phone.
Your colourful presence appearing at my front door.
Our special lunches with smoked salmon, sourdough bread and Sicilian olives.
You always knew where to find the best of everything.
You discovered the most wonderful cafes, the best biscuits, the best bread,
the most delicious pizza.
Meetings with you were always a movable feast that tantalised the senses.
You introduced me to heartfelt poetry, soulful music and inspiring books.
You opened my eyes to the work of your favourite artists.
You guided me through exhibitions revealing details I would never have seen.
These were some of the gifts that you gave me.
I am surrounded by your paintings,
Shining in every room of our house.
Your vibrant colours, your subtle brushstrokes, your distinctive marks
And your unique vision of the world.
Looking at your paintings, you continue to teach me.
Amanda-you are a beautiful woman
You loved to dress up and adored collecting
exotic clothes in bright colours, silk, velvet and rich textures.
Generous to the extreme, you gave me your pyjamas when mine fell apart.
You were always happy to celebrate and encourage your friends.
Most of all Natasha, your Mum adored you.
You delighted her in every way.
Mum was amazed by your loving nature, your sweetness, intelligence and creativity.
She will love you always
And we will remember her forever as a shining light
who blessed our lives with beauty, friendship and love.
Cyndi Kaplan-Freiman
The Palm House Gallery, Sydney May 2008.
I recently photographed a retrospective exhibition of Amanda Marks’ paintings. Amanda passed away tragically in October 2007. She was a close friend of Cyndi my wife, and over the years we collected many of her paintings. The exhibition opened on a lovely autumn afternoon at the Palm House Gallery in Sydney’s beautiful Botanical gardens. About two hundred of the family’s friends attended the opening which was launched by one of Australia’s best known artists, Elizabeth Cummings.
Amanda, my sister and friend
As the days pass I miss your beautiful warm voice on the phone.
Your colourful presence appearing at my front door.
Our special lunches with smoked salmon, sourdough bread and Sicilian olives.
You always knew where to find the best of everything.
You discovered the most wonderful cafes, the best biscuits, the best bread,
the most delicious pizza.
Meetings with you were always a movable feast that tantalised the senses.
You introduced me to heartfelt poetry, soulful music and inspiring books.
You opened my eyes to the work of your favourite artists.
You guided me through exhibitions revealing details I would never have seen.
These were some of the gifts that you gave me.
I am surrounded by your paintings,
Shining in every room of our house.
Your vibrant colours, your subtle brushstrokes, your distinctive marks
And your unique vision of the world.
Looking at your paintings, you continue to teach me.
Amanda-you are a beautiful woman
You loved to dress up and adored collecting
exotic clothes in bright colours, silk, velvet and rich textures.
Generous to the extreme, you gave me your pyjamas when mine fell apart.
You were always happy to celebrate and encourage your friends.
Most of all Natasha, your Mum adored you.
You delighted her in every way.
Mum was amazed by your loving nature, your sweetness, intelligence and creativity.
She will love you always
And we will remember her forever as a shining light
who blessed our lives with beauty, friendship and love.
Cyndi Kaplan-Freiman
Monday, May 12, 2008
Erika Humby and Ilan Freiman
Engagement party
Ilan and Erika's engagement took place at the Royal Motor Yacht Club in Point Piper on a beautiful autumn evening. About sixty family guests from both sides were there meeting for the first time. The couple flew in on the Friday from Hong Kong, where they now live and work. It was a fabulous reunion.
Zest catering organised everything and we only had to turn up and enjoy. The food was stunning, the decor relaxed, a glow bar and good music added the extras.
The room overlooked a beautiful marina at Rose Bay on Sydney Harbour. The wonderful ambience helped set a relaxed mood and the two families were soon shmoozing like they'd always known one another. It was an occasion to remember.
I spoke briefly and proposed toasts to Erika, Ilan and the couple. Erika's father Ian the spoke and Ilan replied on behalf of the couple. The speeches were followed by three decadent deserts, white chocolate semifredo with pistacchio nuts, a warm dark chocolate pudding and a lemon meringue tart. Too soon it ended, but the engagement will linger long in our memories. The general comments we received were glowing, with everyone commenting on how relaxed and casual it was especially for two families coming together for the first time.
Engagement party
Ilan and Erika's engagement took place at the Royal Motor Yacht Club in Point Piper on a beautiful autumn evening. About sixty family guests from both sides were there meeting for the first time. The couple flew in on the Friday from Hong Kong, where they now live and work. It was a fabulous reunion.
Zest catering organised everything and we only had to turn up and enjoy. The food was stunning, the decor relaxed, a glow bar and good music added the extras.
The room overlooked a beautiful marina at Rose Bay on Sydney Harbour. The wonderful ambience helped set a relaxed mood and the two families were soon shmoozing like they'd always known one another. It was an occasion to remember.
I spoke briefly and proposed toasts to Erika, Ilan and the couple. Erika's father Ian the spoke and Ilan replied on behalf of the couple. The speeches were followed by three decadent deserts, white chocolate semifredo with pistacchio nuts, a warm dark chocolate pudding and a lemon meringue tart. Too soon it ended, but the engagement will linger long in our memories. The general comments we received were glowing, with everyone commenting on how relaxed and casual it was especially for two families coming together for the first time.
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