DE MIRABILIBUS PECCI
An Exhibition of Mixed Media Paintings
by Christine Gray at The Crompton Tavern, Derby
In 1626, Enlightenment Philosopher
Thomas Hobbes, toured the Peak District in the company of the Second
Earl of Devonshire. He described the places he visited as 'Wonders'
and was inspired to write the poem, De Mirabilibus Pecci, which was
translated to English in 1678. This poem inspired early tourists to
visit one of Britain's most popular destinations.
I have followed in Hobbes footsteps and
explored the areas that Hobbes enjoyed, using a mixture of collage,
paint and drawing, I have painted his favourite places in the Peak
District. Hobbes's 'Wonders' included Chatsworth House, Peak Cavern,
Tideswell and Buxton.
I have also included some of my
favourite places in the Peak District and the UK, ranging from Belper
where I now live, through Matlock to the White Peak, to some
favourite places from my native Anglesey.
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PREVIEW NIGHT
Saturday 25th February, 7.00
– 9.00pm at The Crompton Tavern, 46 Crompton Street, Derby DE1 1NX.
Opening times: 14.00 – 23.00 (weekdays) 12.00 – 23.00 (weekends).
www.cromptontavern.co.uk They also have their own blog here: http://www.cromptontavern.co.uk/Exhibitions/forthcoming-exhibitions
Red Ruff will be singing their 3 part
harmonies. Red Ruff is Jen Aitken, Sue Devine and Nansy Ferrett.
They got together early 2011 just
because they all love singing... also because they love big boots and
red hair!
Red Ruff do a mix of their own material
and covers: folk, jazz, blues and rock. And make people smile! Go
to their website to hear them sing:
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