Archive for May, 2010

Romería Las Lagunas, Mijas Costa, Spain.

May 30th, 2010

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Selection of images from the 2010 Las Lagunas Romería, Mijas Costa on May 30th.

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30/05/2010

Romería en Honor de la Virgen de la Paz

Domingo 30 de mayo, 10:30h. Parroquia de San Manuel – El Esparragal

Los actos comenzarán en torno a las 10.30 horas en la parroquia de San Manuel, donde se oficiará una misa. Tras la liturgia, los vecinos partirán en romería hasta el parque El Esparragal acompañando a la Virgen de la Paz, que irá ataviada con una saya blanca y con un velo del mismo color.

Para velar por la seguridad del evento, el Ayuntamiento desplegará un dispositivo especial formado por Policía Local, Cruz Roja y Protección Civil.

La llegada al parque está prevista en torno al mediodía. Allí habrá servicio de bar, música en vivo, concurso de carretas, actividades ecuestres y juegos populares, todo ello organizado por la Hermandad de Jesús Vivo. Además, el Ayuntamiento tiene previsto ofrecer una gran paella, para unas 1.200 personas aproximadamente.

Otro de los momentos tradicionales que también se cumplirá en 2010 será el regalo que otorgará el alcalde a la Virgen en forma de ofrenda en nombre del Consistorio.

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Pilgrimage in Honor of Our Lady of Peace

Sunday 30 May, 10:30 Parroquia de San Manuel – The Esparragal

The events begin around 10:30 am in the parish of San Manuel, with Mass. After the liturgy, the people will leave on pilgrimage to the park.  The accompanying Esparragal Lady of Peace, which will be wearing a white gown with a veil of color.

To ensure the safety of the event, the City will deploy local police, Red Cross and Civil Protection.

The park scheduled arrival is around noon. There will be bar service, live music, competitions, carts, equestrian activities and popular games, organized by the Brotherhood of Jesus Vivo.

In addition, the City plans to offer a great paella, for approximately 1,200 people.

Another traditional moment will be the gift to the mayor of the Virgin in the form of an offering on behalf of the Consistory.

Contact me here! Roger (ArtRoger) Cummiskey.

Solo Exhibition Opening Preview next Monday.

May 28th, 2010

Barca Rojo - Roger Cummiskey

La Vita è Bella, Fish Alley, Fuengirola.

Open: Daily 13-16 and 18-24, except Sundays.

Exhibition: June  2010.

Reception and meet the Artist: Monday, 31 May at 19:30. Drinks and canapés.


Life Is Beautiful.

A solo exhibition of paintings in oil and watercolour by Dublin Artist Roger Cummiskey at the new restaurant La Vita è Bella in Fish Alley, Fuengirola.

The restaurant opened on May 17th with the owner Vito Froio presenting not only excellent Italian and Spanish cuisine but also a selection of over 20 paintings by the locally based artist, Roger Cummiskey.

Vito says “Mi casa es su casa.  Come and join me to enjoy the beautiful food that I create and admire the magnificent paintings. You will not be disappointed!”

Roger says “When I paint I try to interpret in paintings that which those famous authors expressed so well in words”.

The painting themes include ideas taken from the writings and wanderings of James Joyce, Samuel Beckett and Miguel de Cervantes. Look now!

Roger is Chairman of the Andalusian International Artists Group (www.aia-artgroup.com)


Contact me here! Roger (ArtRoger) Cummiskey.

Come join me and Vito, the Proprietor for a tapa and copa de vino on next Monday evening from 7.30 PM.

Bloomsday Dublin – Revisiting 2004

May 24th, 2010

The making of the documentary A Stroll Through Ulysses.

Preview here.

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Mr. Bloom

Bloomsday – June 16th – is an annual celebration among James Joyce fans throughout the world, from Fort Lauderdale to Melbourne. It is celebrated in at least sixty countries worldwide, but nowhere so imaginatively, of course, as in Dublin, Ireland where Joyce was born and about which he wrote extensively.

The novel, Ulysses, by James Joyce recounts the hour-by-hour events of one day in Dublin – June 16, 1904 – as an ordinary Dubliner, Leopold Bloom, wends his way through the urban landscape, the odyssey of a modern-day Ulysses. This year celebrates the 104th anniversary.

Bloomsday Marbella Friday June 18th, 2010. CLICK HERE!

Dedicated and not so dedicated followers of James Joyce and his writings have some fun on Bloomsday – which now can stretch to Blooms week – dressing up in garb of the period, reading passages from Ulysses, knocking back copious amounts of alcohol and chatting about probably one of the best known novels in the World, few people have read and many not understood! Daft but fun!

This painting by Roger Cummiskey is from James Joyce’s caricature of Leopold Bloom, drawn in Myron Nutting’s studio in the 1920’s.

Contact me here! Roger (ArtRoger) Cummiskey.

Watch this for a bit of modern day Dublin with Bono singing!


Current Events

May 24th, 2010

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Successful research management itself is an art that not many fully master.  Max Peruz, who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1982, is recognised as perhaps the most successful research manager the world has ever seen. He founded the Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) at Cambridge University, and under his influence Francis Crick, Jim Watson, John Kendrew, Fred Sanger, Sydney Brenner, John Sulston, Aaron Klug and Bob Horvitz carried out work that won them science’s ultimate accolade.

He explained his success as follows: ‘Use only the gentlest of touches on the tiller. Creativity in science, as in arts, cannot be organised. It arises spontaneously from individual talent. Well-run laboratories can foster it, but hierarchical organisation, inflexible bureaucratic rules and mountains of futile paperwork can kill it.’


July 23 2010 update.


July: Roger Cummiskey & Elaine Carlton - Explorations at galeria Lucia, Fuengirola.

Aug: Mirlo Blanco - Mijas Pueblo - six images on display. Click here.

Stephen Howes Fine Art is based in Malaga Southern Spain and advises and acts on behalf of private and institutional collectors in the disposition of fine art assets.

Aug: La Vita e Bella, Fuengirola

Sept: Roger Cummiskey & Sian Kirkby at galeria Lucia, Fuengirola. 01/09

Oct: Roger Cummiskey & Margit Björklund at galeria Lucia, Fuengirola. 04/10

Oct: Las Gemelas, Jacinto Benavente, Fuengirola. 02-29.

Nov: The Over 50s Show, Palacio de Ferias y Congressos, Estepona. 28 & 29.

Nov: Jinete, Carretera La Cala Golf, Km. 4.5; La Cala de Mijas, Mijas Costa. 01/11-10/01


Older events.

From AngloInfo Monday  May and June  2010. ART & EXHIBITIONS

Explorations

Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Monday 21 June 2010 To: Saturday 31 July 2010

Elaine Carlton displays a range of locally influenced work which uses a range of textile techniques and media and fibres and threads. Roger Cummiskey displays…Your browser may not support display of this image. View/print/share full details…

Now you see it!

Restaurante Jinete, Carretera La Cala Golf Km 4.5,  Mijas Costa.

Exhibition: Until July 30, 2010. Open: daily 13-21h.

An exhibition of a variety of paintings, drawings, textiles and photographs by five members of the Andalusian International Artists Group.

Dolores Cummiskey Ireland; Roger Cummiskey Ireland; Juan Cruz Spain; Ian Hunter England; Richard Wood England

Sew One Paint One

From: Monday 24 May 2010 To: Monday 21 June 2010

An exhibition of a variety of cross stitch and paintings by two members of the Andalusian International Artists Group, Dolores Cummiskey and Professor Ian Hunter. At Galería Lucia, c/ Maestra Ángeles Aspiazú. Open: Monday to Saturday from 12.00-16.00 and Monday to Friday from 19.00-23.00, Sunday closed.

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The Man from La Mancha

Every day

This exhibition is on show daily at Edif. Don Francisco, C/ Miguel de Unamuno. A new permanent display of original paintings by the Dublin artist Roger Cummiskey with his interpretation of Don Quijote, from the writings of Miguel de Cervantes. Telephone for private appointment to view 952 592 652 or email artroger@gmail.com.

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Life is Beautiful

Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Tuesday 18 May 2010 To: Wednesday 30 June 2010

La Vita e Bella, Fish Alley. An exhibition of paintings in oil and watercolour by Dublin Artist Roger Cummiskey at this new restaurant. Open daily 13:00-16:00 and 18:00-24:00 except Sundays. lavitaebellainvitationweb

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A Stroll thru´Ulysses

Every day

Every day at C/ San Valentin 11 7C. This is a permanent exhibition of original artworks by Roger Cummiskey based on the writings and wanderings of James Joyce and other Literary figures. Telephone for private appointment to view 952 592 652 or email artroger@gmail.com.

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Bloomsday in Marbella


Art à la Carte

From: Friday 7 May 2010 To: Wednesday 30 June 2010

An exhibition of a variety of paintings by three members of the Andalusian International Artists Group. Roger Cummiskey, Siân Kirkby and Elaine Carlton at Galería Aroma, C./ San Sebastián 8 open daily from 11:00-20:00.

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Art at the Studio

From: Friday 11 June 2010 To: Sunday 13 June 2010

Exhibition of work by the members of the Andalusian International Artists group. Pieces in oil, acrylic, watercolour and textiles. Free entry. 46 Calle Colinas, Urbanisation Valtocado. 16:00–18.00. Reception/preview Fri 7-9. More Info…


Eyes of Riogordo

Every Sun, Fri, Sat From: Friday 2 July 2010 To: Saturday 31 July 2010

Ethnographic Museum, Calle Iglesia 14. Official opening 21:00. Normal opening hours 11:00-14.00 and 17.00-20.00 from Friday to Sunday and Holidays. Exhibition of artworks that include oil, acrylic and watercolour paintings, photography and textile cross stitch. Tel: 952 592 652 More Info…

Sculpture & Painting Exhibition

Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Friday 7 May 2010 To: Wednesday 26 May 2010

The Exhibition room at the Town Hall office in Los Boliches Avda. Padre Jesús Cautivo s/n. Open Mon-Fri 10:00-14:00 & 17:00-22:00, Saturday 10:00-13:00. The Spanish Association of Painters and Sculptors and the Fuengirola Town Hall have organised this exhibition of paintings, drawings, sculptors, and ceramics by Málaga artists. Contact the Spanish Association of Painters & Sculptures. Tel: 952 589 349.

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Andalucia Vista

From: Monday 26 April 2010 To: Monday 24 May 2010

Galeria Lucia, Calle Maestra Angeles Aspiazu. Watercolours exhibition by Richard Wood and Joy Fahey. Open: Monday to Saturday 12:00-16.00 and Monday to Friday 19.00-23.00, Sunday closed.

More Info…

Contact me here! Roger (ArtRoger) Cummiskey.

Latest Images

May 21st, 2010

Ch   B62  James Joyce 32.5 x 46 cm

wc P136 Under Construction arabesque 1 250.00    29 x 21 cm

wc P137 Under Construction arabesque 2 250.00    29 x 21 cm

A   L27 Lolita 13 x 17

A   AO75 Father & Daughter

wc L28 Sweny – lemon soap 18 x 12

wc w37 Wild Geese 15 x 10

wc L29 The Bay 13 x 8

pas L31 The Fisherman 15 x 10

wc L30 Sailboat 18 x 25


Five of the Best

May 19th, 2010

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Title:       Five of the Best

Location:  Jinete, Carretera La Cala Golf, Km. 4.5

La Cala de Mijas, Mijas Costa.

When: From 22/02-19/04 daily 13-21h. Now continues with five artists until 31/05.

An exhibition of a variety of paintings, drawings, textiles and photographs by five members of the Andalusian International Artists Group.

Featuring work by:

Juan Cruz  España


Roger Cummiskey Ireland

Dolores Cummiskey Ireland

Ian Hunter England

Richard Wood England

The AIA-Group was formed five years ago by professional and dedicated visual artists from around the world, who are all living and working in Andalucía.

Further information is available from the AIA-Group web site

Exposición:  Cinco de los mejores


Lugar:   Jinete, Carretera La Cala Golf, km. 4.5

La Cala de Mijas, Mijas Costa.


Desde   hasta 31/05


Horario  13.00-21.00


Exposición de una variedad de cuadros, dibujos, arte en téxtil y fotografía realizadas por cinco miembros del grupo Artistas Internacionales de Andalucía


Artistas:


Juan Cruz                  España


Roger Cummiskey      Irlanda

Dolores Cummiskey   Irlanda

Ian Hunter                  Inglaterra

Richard Wood            Inglaterra


El grupo Artistas Internacionales de Andalucía fue formado hace cinco años por artistas profesionales residentes en Andalucía.


Just another Friday morning! Roger Cummiskey


Más información en: www.aia-group.net

Bloomsday in Marbella

May 18th, 2010

James Joyce at the Ha´penny Bridge.

Joyce at the Ha´penny Bridge.

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Mr Bloom.

BLOOMSDAY IN MARBELLA 2010

BLOOMSDAY IN MARBELLA 2010

Bloomsday – June 16th – is an annual celebration among Joyce fans throughout the world, from Fort Lauderdale to Melbourne. It is celebrated in at least sixty countries worldwide, but nowhere so imaginatively, of course, as in Dublin. The novel, Ulysses, by James Joyce recounts the hour-by-hour events of one day in Dublin – June 16, 1904 – as an ordinary Dubliner, Leopold Bloom, wends his way through the urban landscape, the odyssey of a modern-day Ulysses.

This year for the first time it will be celebrated in Marbella on Friday June 18th.

(It has been celebrated in Marbella previously, (ReJoyce Marbella 2009) but not by this new organization.)

The Irish Club Marbella is holding its inaugural ‘Bloomsday in Marbella’ event.

“We will gather together at El BODEGON Café on the Paseo Marítimo in Marbella at 1pm.  There will be a designated area for our group where a glass of wine or two and good tapas (e.g. morcilla con arroz …)  will be served”.

Joycean painter, Roger Cummiskey, will do the first Bloomsday reading from the novel by James Joyce - Ulysses – that gives it´s name to the day from one of the main characters, Leopold Bloom.

A short documentary story entitled “A Stroll through Ulysses”  written and narrated by Roger and made by the Irish film maker Noel Duffy will run in the background. The film visits all of the locations in the novel in 2004 – 100 years after the date on which the novel was set.

Second venue.

Restaurante La Relojera

Calle Fuengirola, 16, 29603 Marbella952 771 447

2nd venue 2.45pm:

Our second venue is RELOJERA and it is a typically-Spanish fish restaurant on Calle Fuengirola at the fishing port at the east entrance of Marbella, right in front of the big “Blue Glass” building, Marina Marbella.  Turn right coming out of Marbella at the Titanic roundabout – east of El Fuerte Hotel.   A variety of freshly caught fish will be served for each table to share, tapas-style, with lots of lemon & bowls of alioli and plates of sun-kissed tomatoes with garlic and olive oil.  1/2 bottle of wine and water included.  Vegetarian and dairy-free options available, just let us know in advance.

Once we are all ensconced with a glass in our lámh, a second reading from Ulysses will be given.  After lunch we can look forward to hearing a Molly Bloom soliloquy being performed by Dee McMath”.

Photos from the day.


More photos of the day.


See the movie on line – A Stroll Thro Ulysses.

Roger will also display a small selection of Joycean themed paintings that will be for sale.



Images:

Joyce at the Ha´penny bridge.

Mr Bloom: This painting is from James Joyce´s caricature of Leopold Bloom, drawn in Myron Nutting´s studio in Paris in the 1920s.

Molly in Gibraltar as a young girl.

The Women of Dublin.


Molly in Gibraltar.

Molly in Gibraltar.

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Women of Dublin

Contact me here! Roger (ArtRoger) Cummiskey.

AIA-Group Newsletter #3

May 12th, 2010

newsletter3web EN AIA-Group NewsletterEnglish.

Newsletter 3 ES Grupo AIA Noticias Mayo 2010. - Español.

may 2010

Art à la Carte #2

May 9th, 2010

Aroma May Invitation ES Su Invitación!

Aroma May Invitation Your Invitation!

galería Aroma, Calle San Sebastián 8, Mijas Pueblo.

20/05 – 26/06, 11-20 h daily.

An exhibition of a variety of paintings by three members of the Andalusian International Artists Group (www.aia-group.net).

Featuring work by Elaine Carlton, England, (Blue sea); Roger Cummiskey, Ireland, (Charlie); Sian Kirkby, Wales.

Meet the Artists: A reception will take place from 20:30-22:00 on Thursday, 20/05.


Charlie - Oil - Roger Cummiskey 50 x 70 cm.

Charlie - Oil - Roger Cummiskey 50 x 70 cm.

roger cummiskey (artroger), artist.

Life is Beautiful

May 7th, 2010

Ecce Puer - wc & ink


La Vita è Bella ES Su invitación!


La Vita è Bellalla Your Invitation!



La Vita è Bella, Fish Alley, Fuengirola.

Open: Daily 13-16 and 18-24, except Sundays.

Exhibition: June  2010.

Reception and meet the Artist: Monday, 31 May at 19:30. Drinks and canapés.

Life Is Beautiful.

A solo exhibition of paintings in oil and watercolour by Dublin Artist Roger Cummiskey at the new restaurant La Vita è Bella in Fish Alley, Fuengirola.

The restaurant opened on May 17th with the owner Vito Froio presenting not only excellent Italian and Spanish cuisine but also a selection of over 20 paintings by the locally based artist, Roger Cummiskey.

Vito says “Mi casa es su casa.  Come and join me to enjoy the beautiful food that I create and admire the magnificent paintings. You will not be disappointed!”

Roger says “When I paint I try to interpret in paintings that which those famous authors expressed so well in words”.

The painting themes include ideas taken from the writings and wanderings of James Joyce, Samuel Beckett and Miguel de Cervantes. Look now!

Further information is available from the website http://www.artrogerpaintings.com/2010/05/07/life-is-beautiful/

Picture attachments x 2.

Captions  :

Image 1:  “Ecce Puer”  Watercolour. 20 x 29 cm.

Image 2: “Joyce at the ha´penny bridge”  Giclee. 30 x 50 cm.

Roger is Chairman of the Andalusian International Artists Group (www.aia-group.net)

James Joyce at Ha´penny Bridge - giclee.

James Joyce at Ha´penny Bridge - giclee.

roger cummiskey (artroger), artist.