Mamut Prize at The Pastel Society Exhibition 2024
Another year and yet another Pastel Society Exhibition in the UK for all the lovers of soft Pastel and drawing techniques!
This was a special date. The Society was celebrating their 125th anniversary. Unfortunately I couldn’t attend personally this artistic event but I got all the information and material to share on my blog., This year's Pastel Society Exhibition motive was “Remarkable”. And looking at the selected works, it was indeed Rearkable! “This milestone exhibition presents a positive challenge to those with pre-conceived ideas about pastels. Expect a vibrant, adventurous and creative show, which will open hearts and minds to this special medium.”
“To mark the occasion, two new prizes will be presented: The Tom Coates Memorial Prize, worth £2,000, and The President's Prize for a young artist.
Exhibitors include established and recently elected member artists, alongside accomplished non-members selected from an international open call. As well as the many pastel paintings on display, there is a myriad of works using other dry media: charcoal, conte, graphite, and coloured pencils.”
Sarah Bee PS -Cool Coombe Lane- Soft Pastel 81x121cm
Visiting The Pastel Society Exhibition, Mall Galleries, London 2024 - ©photo by Mall Galleries
Mall Galleries, London 2024
Curtis Holder- The puppet Maker - Coloured pencil and acrylic gouache on paper, 150x128cm
Curtis Holder- The Costume Prop - Coloured pencil and acrylic gouache on paper, 120x158cm
I wish I could have visited this exhibition. I have received several mails from friends and painters I met the past year, sharing with me their excitement and their impressions in the form of videos and pictures. I did have the opportunity to take a look at the works selected this year in detail, though, one by one, through the Mall Galleries website, while choosing the Mamut Award of this year. It was not easy at all! It looks like each year the level improves and they raise the bar!
Jenny Halstead PS - Sweet Pea - Soft Pastel 25x25cm - ©photo by Mall Galleries 2024
Mall Jenny Halstead PS - May Storm- Soft Pastel 25x25 cm- ©photo by Mall Galleries 2024
The jury has made an excellent job by choosing a large and diverse selection of paintings from each artist. And, of course, the painters have also made their part creating colorful, strong, and in some cases, big pieces for the occasion that do not leave the viewer indifferent. People often think that making art is a simple task, and maybe, for some, it is. Anyone can draw. Anyone can wield a pen, a brush or a pastel and paint. But creating a work of art that surpasses boundaries, that manages to impact the viewer in some way is not an easy task. This is especially true considering nowadays we all find ourselves influenced by thousands, if not millions of image every day. Developing skills takes a lot of work, repetition, time, and patience. Even with all that, there is not a recipe for success. The Pastel Society Annual Exhibition is a celebration of art and artists. A joy for the eyes and a time to celebrate art and Pastel medium.
Visiting The Pastel Society Exhibition, Mall Galeries, London - ©photo by Mall Galleries, 2024
Susie Prangnell PS -In and Out of Bounds- Soft Pastel 48x48cm - ©photo by Mall Galleries, London 2024
Susie Prangnell PS -Only Today- Soft pastel, 23x23cm - ©photo by Mall Galleries 2024
Visiting the exhibition, Mall Galleries London 2024
Simon Hodges -A Moment Last Light on The Thames- Soft Pastel 74x98cm
Keith Bennett PS - Adjusting her Hair- Pastel, 45x29cm
The Pastel Society Annual Exhibition ©photo by Mall Galleries, 2024
“We want all our followers to tell their friends that, whether they are interested in drawing and painting, meeting artists, or just visiting a gallery to come and see our new, original contemporary pastel art.”
Richard Rees - President
Cheryl Culver PPPS RBA -Golden Harvest- Pastel 55x55cm - ©photo by Mall Galleries 2024
Cheryl Culver PPPS RBA -All will turn to Silver- Pastel 55x55cm, ©photo by Mall Galleries 2024
Exhibition at the Pastel Society 2024 - ©photo by Mall Galleries
Mall Sheila Goodman PS -Forest Flood - soft Pastel 27x27- ©photo Mall Galleries
Mall Sheila Goodman PS -Winter Light II - soft Pastel 18x18 cm ©photo by Mall Galleries 2024
Thomas Gale -Crystal Back Alley- 60x42cm
Simon Klein- The Pastel Society Exhibition, Mall Galeries, London
Simon Klein-With his Hat- Oil pastel 65x55cm- ©photo by Mall Galleries London 2024
During the Exhibition time at the Mall Galleries, from the 24th of January to the 10th of February, several activities are being held, such as demonstrations by painters like Sarah Bee PS, Richard Rees PPS and John Tookey PS, among others. There are also talks and many other interesting activities. Check the link to the Mall Galleries Events Program for more information.
Halla Shafey PS -Gardens of England 1 -Soft Pastel 27x39cm Mamut Prize award. ©photo by Mall Galleries 2024
Halla Shafey PS -Gardens of England 3- Soft Pastel 29x39cm- ©photo by Mall Galleries 2024
Halla Shafey PS -Still Life with Flowers- Soft Pastel 27x39cm
Gabrielle Moore -Fishes- Oil Pastel 15x12cm
