Star Galerie

Timeless Windmills by Paul Dirkse

Star Galerie — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:25:24 +0000

Exhibition of

PAUL DIRKSE

18^th – 26^th February 2012

Opening 18^th February 2012 from 15.00 till 19.00

Paul Dirkse, a native of The Netherlands, was born and educated in The Hague. Paul was a dreamer during his school years, dreaming of travel and adventure in place he had only read about in books and seen on TV. No one was surprised when, at 15 years old, Paul bought himself a backpack and hitchhiked his way to the south of France. He later made his way to Israel where he lived and worked on a Kibbutz. After making friends with a number of Americans, he decided to try his luck “State Side”. His adventure continued in America, Canada and on to Asia, where his lifelong love of art started. While residing in Asia, he managed his own business exporting original Asian artwork and sculpture into Europe.

Paul is a self-taught artist. He works with acrylics and oils, and is constantly experimenting with new styles and methods. Paul believes that his best work comes without planning, but from the impulse of the moment. In his own words: “True beauty cannot happen without a touch of magic, and perhaps a little help from the heavens”.

Paul Dirkse’s masterpieces are more of the timeless windmills, sea and landscapes.

The gallery is open from: Monday to Saturday 14.30 – 20.00 and Sundays open by appointment only.

Prices of the paintings are from: € 50, – 1.500

Sizes are from: 22/28 cm. – 122/188 cm.

Elise Talgorn – a French artist at the Star Galerie

Star Galerie — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:13:13 +0000

Merry Christmas! Prettige Kerstdagen!

Star Galerie — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:15:55 +0000

In behalf of all the artists at the Star Galerie, we would like to take this opportunity to say that may God be with you all on this Christmas. I wish you a Merry Christmas.

May your Christmas be filled with joy and happiness. Best wishes for now and the coming year 2012.

Special Sit Down Dinner on 24 September

Star Galerie — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 19:07:49 +0000

Star Galerie supports the benefit Tapas Buffet in aid of the foundation: Stichting ISAM – International Society of Arts and Music

Restaurant Le Mastroquet, a cozy ambiance for your dinner in the heart of Archipelbuurt, Borneostraat 201, The Hague (across Star Galerie) is serving Spanish Tapas Buffet Dinner on 24th September 2011 from 19.00 till 23.00

Admission at 35 euro includes welcome drink a glass of Prosecco and a special sit down dinner.

Space is limited. Please reserve in advance to: info@thestarexplosion.com or call 070.350.4805

Dear Everyone,

I am writing this letter to inform you that the Spanish Tapas Buffet Dinner event that we have organized is being cancelled. Two of the musicians met an untoward accident last weekend and they are still recuperating until this date.

We will instead be holding a special sit down dinner for all the people who made reservations. The said dinner will be on the same date and venue of the initial scheduled event.

We hope that you would still be able to attend the sit down dinner at Le Mastroquest restaurant with us albeit in a simpler manner. Let me know until tomorrow if you are going to make it or not.

Thank you and see you at the dinner!

Sincerely,

Rowena S. Korbijn

All proceeds support the Stichting ISAM (International Society of Arts and Music). The non-profit non-stock organization is founded to support the talented artists in the field of arts and music. Stichting-ISAM KvK: 52860981 www.stichting-isam.org

Karina Dukalska Exhibition: 3 – 12 September

Star Galerie — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 16:08:55 +0000

Congratulations Karina!

2 out of 7 paintings are sold!

Valkenbosplein – oil painting 100 x 150 cm. Price: € 180,- SOLD!

Sestiere Cannaregio – oil painting 40 x 80 cm. Price: € 120,- SOLD!

Solo Exhibition of Karina Dukalska: 3 – 12 September

Star Galerie — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:59:01 +0000

Biography

My name is Karina Dukalska. I was born on the 1^st December 1993 in a small city in Poland called Kielce. At the age of six my family decided to move to Holland. Back then I thought my life was being torn apart, because I was leaving my family and home behind. But now, I look back, and can’t do anything else than thank my parents. This move changed my life, in a way that cannot be described. In my opinion it shaped me into the person I am today; a happy and powerful young woman.

I’ve been going to international schools from the very beginning. Currently I am a senior at the International School of The Hague. This multicultural environment I’ve been in for the last eleven years made me very open minded. My friends come from all over the world. They share their stories about their home lands and other places they moved to, and this boosts my passion of travelling. I have seen a mayor part of Europe, but also Kenya and Cuba. Yet I am still thirsty to see more. My priority on my long list right now is Australia, India and Mexico. I know that seeing these places will make me grow. Not only widen my cultural understanding, but also expand on my artistic perspectives.

Other than travelling, I love photography –in particular lomography- and to paint with oil paint. I’ve been painting at a gallery run by Margarita Garces since 2003. My first works were pure observations of nature, and now they have developed into a play of colour and contrast. In my opinion, this is because all of my interests are starting to merge together. My recent paintings present the play of colour that is very common in lomography, details and contrast found in photography, and the main objects painted are gathered from places I have seen. All my travelling is reflected in my paintings. Without the travelling, I would not be able to present the authentic atmosphere of the places in my paintings. I try to present the passionate feeling that I soak in during my trips. I hope that the viewers can connect to the places that I have painted, in the same manner as I do. This is because the way I see the world is expressed through my works. They are windows which reveal my appreciation to the world in which we live in. In the future I plan to continue painting, to show the true colours of places that seem to be dull or neglected.

Freedom and Inspiration – Group Exhibition: 31 July – 08 August

Star Galerie — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 18:20:44 +0000

Congratulations to the 4 artists: Scribe, Silvia Fratiloiu, Susana GOMEZ, and Gienek Krawczyk.

For the past 5 days we have 6 paintings sold.

Paulette: (HxW) 40 x 30 cm acrylic on canvas. Price: 240 euro by Silvia Fratiloiu

Fibonacci 2: (HxW) 50 x 20 cm on canvas. Price: 300 – SOLD! by Gienek Krawczyk

Hello Mister Van Gogh!: (HxW) 30 x 40 cm acrylic with coffee powder, knife. Canvas on board.

Price: 1200 euro – SOLD! by Scribe

Blue Indian: (HxW) 60 x 60 cm acrylic on canvas. Price: 600 euro – SOLD! by Gienek Krawczyk.

Splash 2o1o: (HxW) 40 x 30 cm Acrylic on board. Price 475 euro – SOLD! by Susana GOMEZ.

Faces: (HxW) 60 x 50 cm Acrylic on canvas. Price 450 euro – SOLD! by Gienek Krawczyk.

Vernissage of a Group Exhibition : 31 July – 8 August 2011

Star Galerie — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 05:40:27 +0000

cordially invites you to the VERNISSAGE of A GROUP EXHIBITION on Sunday, 31st of July 2011 at 16.00 – 22.00.

by:

Scribe, Susana Gómez, Silvia Fratiloiu, Gienek Krawczyk

” An ART EXHIBITION ” of 4 Artists with diverse nationalities, both talented and renowned, will be showcased at the Star Galerie – Borneostraat 116, The Hague, The Netherlands.

Scribe

Born and grown up in Paris I have my head full of colours from Le Louvre exhibitions and full of textures from the Parisian fashion shows.

I still have difficulties to get rid of the rigid structure of engineering studies that can sometimes show in my paintings, abstract is one way to express the boiling energy I have in me. I am active in clay sculpture too.

Style: Definitively abstract with paintings, abstract and figurative with clay modelling.

Susana Gómez

I have always had a strong interest in drawing and painting.

In the last two years I changed my architectural inspiration, as the architect I am, and I decided to look for the way of expressing my ideas and feelings by means of the art of painting. So I have devoted myself to do what I like the most, to convey my vision of inner and outer world through painting.

I love the color, I love the light, I love to tell stories and I love to immerse myself in the world of the canvas.

Silvia Fratiloiu

Inspired by Pablo Picasso, Silvia Fratiloiu’s work shows the desire to paint in an abstract fashion. Her painting technique was acquired through Maryolga Nieto and further modelled to her own feelings and emotions.

Other influences include nature and music, which may be experienced by the viewer of the present exhibition.

Gienek Krawczyk

After so many years (I am 80) I don’t remember when I started with Art, perhaps some 75 years ago with drawings, colors, portraits, figurative. Two years ago, I discovered a new kind of having fun in my hobby: to TRY ABSTRACT, why not?

Thanks to an incidental information at the EPO-ART-CLUB, I enjoy discovering how this new world in painting is even more infinite than we can imagine at this moment.

Star Galerie is currently under renovation!

Star Galerie — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:56:07 +0000

Star Galerie is currently under renovation to give way to much better passage.

The renovation will take place from 9 June – 20 July.

Incoming group and solo exhibitions will be announce soon.

Venezuelan Solo Exhibition by Maryolga Nieto

Star Galerie — Mon, 16 May 2011 19:10:40 +0000

The Exposition could be viewed from 21st May – 7th June 2011 at the Star Galerie, Borneostraat 116, The Hague, The Netherlands.

Star Galerie – Vernissage of Venezuelan Artist and in benefit of the Grassroots Human Right Education and Development.

The Hague, Saturday and Sunday, 21 and 22 May 2011 – Ms Maryolga Nieto, Venezuelan artist will be exposing her works at the Star Galerie – The Hague, followed by a charity auction painting whereby the proceeds will be donated to Grassroots Human Rights Education and Development in Thailand. This special art charity event filled with people in the arts of music is an initiative from the artist and Star Galerie.

Vernissage of Ms aryolga Nieto artist will be officially opened at 18.30 – 22.00 hours at Star Galerie followed by a charity auction at 20.00 hours.

Please be aware that although there is no charge for your participation, we would appreciate it if you would inform us if you are unable to join us for the official opening of the exhibition. This way we could make an estimate of the wine and haagse kakker, a Hague delicacy available to people who will attend the Exhibition at the Star Galerie.

One (1) Original painting worth more 1000,- euros of Ms Maryolga Nieto will be given away for a lucky draw. Cost per person who would like to join for the lucky draw is 5,- euros. Please pay as your attendance is confirmed.

Lastly, we would like to request for a media contribution for the Venezuelan artist Ms. Maryolga Nieto’s artworks and achievements.

For payments information and reservations, please contact Mrs. Rowena S. Korbijn of Star Galerie: info@stargalerie.com or Ms Maryolga Nieto: 06.1423.1945.