Clare Reilly Eye of the Calm Book

A Unichem Stokes Valley Pharmacy favourite, we are delighted to present this highly anticipated Clare Reilly Book, Eye of the Calm

A retrospective of Clares life and prolific career.  

This stunning hard cover book will take pride of place in any collection or spot for contemplation and reflection. 

Clare Reilly: Eye of the Calm is an exploration of New Zealand painter Clare Reillys life and work.

The mixture of autobiographical writing and gorgeous paintings subtly shows how Reillys art and experiences are entwined.

Her themes cover the issues of habitat destruction and renewal, depicting native New Zealand birds in the landscape as metaphors for joy.

In an increasingly troubled and fast paced world, Reillys work offers the viewer a place to reflect on the healing qualities of nature and gather a sense of revitalisation.

Eye of the Calm was an exhibition title used by Reilly as an expression of her lifes work.

This expression is continued here with an insight into her beginnings as an artist and her subsequent career.

Reilly has a strong connection to coastal New Zealand and a great love of the countrys wildlife.

From first encounters with Tui in her grandmothers garden to memories of rolling hills overlooking the ever-changing sea, these passions have inspired her work and are brought to life here in a beautiful collection.

Experience a sense of calm and hope with this story of a fascinating life told through both words and imagery.

Themes including death, grief, finding new paths, and even dance and the joyful movement of birds in flight are explored in a manner that is personal, yet universal.

A beautiful, meditative exploration of a life and a lifes work.

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Publisher Exisle Publishing

Published 6th October 2021

144 Pages 

ISBN 9781775594291