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The Landscape Thinks Itself In Us, an exhibition curated by Joanna O’Donovan at Dartington College of Arts, featured four vibrant and colourful paintings of the area, including a contemporary twist on the iconic East Gate and a study of the now disused milk factory.

The work investigates how changes within landscapes and industries that have formed the elements of Totnes.

The show also included commentary on inspiration for the show and each of the sites, as well as documentation of process.

“All of our perceptions as a community combine to create the meaning and identity of a place.

“As well as realising what is remembered of a place, you must consider what is forgotten and why?”

Previews will take place between 7pm and 9pm on Thursday.

January 21 to January 24 2010
Dartington College of Arts.

Questions on Process of Practice

Posted on February 13, 2010 by Noel

Curator Joanna O’Donovan asks:

Do you paint on site or in a studio?
You work on large canvases, what do you like about working on this scale?
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Montage of Noel Hefele Paintings
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Video Interview at the Sites

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Noel

Joanna O’Donovan (curator) and I talk about the sites of the paintings featured in the exhibition; The Landscape Thinks Itself In Us.

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Posted on January 31, 2010 by Noel
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This painting documented a space that was 50 meters from the gallery. We tried to query the audience for a title, but that effort was largely unsuccessful. 4′x4′ Oil on canvas 2010

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Persistence Under Change

Posted on January 31, 2010 by Noel
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Totnes is a ‘Transition Town,’ yet this view of the East Gate along the high street remains largely unchanged over many years.

4′x4′
Oil on canvas
2010

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