July 29, 2005
 

International Exhibit to Open at JMAM

Cadiz, KY.  Once again a unique and exciting opportunity presents itself to the Janice Mason Art Museum (JMAM).  Licht en lucht, wind en water (Light and Air, Wind and Water), A Selection From 60 Years Work by Flip Schrameijer opens August 12.

The show, which originated in Holland, depicts portraits and scenes from the coastal regions of The Netherlands.  This exhibit of 150 pieces, primarily watercolor and etchings, travels to Cadiz from museum exhibits in Belgium and The Netherlands.  Its appearance here is the inaugural exhibit in the United States.  It will travel to several other museums after leaving the Janice Mason Art Museum before returning to The Netherlands.

Vicki Karrigan, Museum Board of Directors President, said, "We are very lucky to have this opportunity.  It is exciting to think that Cadiz has connections to so many great art collections."  While acknowledging the previous JMAM exhibits of Steve Shields and the Wier Collection, she referred to Johan Westenburg and Machteld Schrameijer, Trigg County residents who were instrumental in procuring this exhibit. Machteld, daughter of the artist, is a clothing designer who lives in the Wallonia community.  "Johan and Machteld are wonderful assets to our artistic community.  We certainly appreciate their willingness to bring this exhibit to Cadiz," remarked exhibit chair Phara Bourque. "It is no small endeavor to bring this exhibit to the United States.  It is an expensive venture that JMAM could not have afforded on our own."

Flip Schrameijer, was born in 1919 in Amsterdam and survived World War II.  The war claimed the lives of his mother, three sisters and two brothers when a German bomber crashed into their home in September 1940. With a large number of children in the family, the young Flip was able to escape outdoors where he later spent many hours drawing and painting. After the war, Schrameijer focused his attention on the coastal areas of The Netherlands which dominated his life. As an artist he supplemented his income by teaching.  Throughout his life Schrameijer experimented with various styles and mediums staying with those he enjoyed sometimes for a decade before moving on. Even though he is aging and has suffered a stroke Schrameijer is still producing art although not at such a prolific pace. A local newspaper in The Netherlands recently had this to say about the exhibit:

"The current exposition . . . exhibits an important segment of Schrameijer's career in which all the major periods are represented. It is work that deserves admiration. His strength is in the simple, clear communication of place and its atmosphere."

This exhibit, which will be on display through September 24, promises to be one that everyone can relate to.  Patrons are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to see the life's work of an accomplished artist. The Janice Mason Art Museum is open Mondays - Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM and on Sundays from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. More information may be obtained by calling 270 522-9056 or by visiting the Museum's website at www.jmam.org.  The Kentucky Arts Council, a state agency in the Commerce Cabinet, provides operational support funding for the Janice Mason Art Museum with state tax dollars and federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes that a great nation deserves great art.


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Images approved for publication may be downloaded from
http://www.jmam.org/schrameijer.htm or by contacting the museum office.



A translation of the article referenced above and published in a newspaper from The Netherlands can be seen here: http://www.jmam.org/pzc_article.htm 

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August 1, 2005
 

In re: Our press release transmitted Friday, July 29, 2005

Licht en lucht, wind en water (Light and Air, Wind and Water), A Selection From 60 Years Work by Flip Schrameijer scheduled to open August 12 at the Janice Mason Art Museum has been rescheduled to open August 19.  The works are being held longer than anticipated at US Customs due to tighter security on incoming shipments.  Please pardon any inconvenience.

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