So glad you’re back. Lifts my spirits just to know I can watch it and see the lovely countryside where you are in isolation. Stay safe too. I’d love even more of an art history lesson on your shows. A Longer and more in depth one of the artist. I know asking a lot from you but we are all out here waiting to see your next show. Bye for now from Collingwood, Ontario, Canada
I wish someone would commission you to write/present a history of British art, channel 4 perhaps ??? You actually talk about the work of art not awful speculation or bland theory. Good luck and many thanks. Warrwn
I so love these tutorials. When I went to art school, a million years ago, the early 70”s, Janson was the book of choice for art history. Not a woman painter in the book. I love when you introduce us to the women painters.
Delightful ..and thank you Philip. These short films are an absolute joy, as they were earlier in the year in the first Lockdown. Very good filming and editing by Oliver.
During this time, most of the world was experiencing grief. Not an easy thing to convey so accurately, and with nothing more than a sketch and grey watercolour. At least Augustus acknowledged her talent. Thanks for another episode, though they always leave a thirst for more knowledge about the painter and sitter. If only they could speak.
I'm glad that you're well and I want to thank you for introducing me to a new artist. And a woman at that. Once we are allowed back into libraries and I recover from rotator cuff surgery (cannot drive), I'm definitely going to research her. The watercolour is imho one of intense holding in of her emotions. The hands seem to reinforce the impression. Rodin may have been a great sculptor but he treated his lovers harshly. Camille Claudel and now Gwen John.
"She thought her validity was her interior world." Those words stuck me to my inner core. Our modern ultra-urbanised world diminishes the awareness of our inner selves, our souls. Munch's "The Scream" perfectly symbolizes that angst. The piece you have chosen reveals one who is aware of that inner self, but a self in deep turmoi, a soul rejected. Great art is like a mirror, a threshold into the soul of the viewer. Once again, an excellent art lesson. Kudos!
I love these jewels of time that you share with us so generously. The news of this second series .......well, talk about 'surprised by joy''! Thank you so much.
Appears Gwen John harboured a lot of angst. Portraits of her make of her a rather plain Jane. Is there any documentation about her years with August Rodin and what Rodin 'did to her' to cause her to escape Rodin's influence after which Gwen John required recuperation? Of course, the so-called 'Spanish flu' pandemic was rampant at the time of this frowning Brittany watercolour's creation. Doesn't the poor wretched subject have part of her left thumb missing? Bohemian Gwen slept in French fields? _I've slept in a French field's ploughed furrow too when I was young and wandering. We have all slept under wild scary stars in our lives haven't we?_
Always great to see your tours round the home, flashes of colour yes, cosy furniture, and the paintings! it's a good room as not too much light coming in to spoil anything delicate. Perhaps the spotlights need to be carefully used....Love the Gwen portrait at the beginning. The 18th c lady next to the watercolour seemed to have a big presence too. Love the music, who's the composer....?
Wow! Wow! You are still here.......what a blessing to the realm.......I have been away for a while, and was quite excited to see you are creating new, and compelling content........this small piece of art is so relavent ..........it resonates on a frequency in allignment with our current experiences....... external, and internal. Your command of interpretation is exquisite, intimate, rare, and reassuring......you give light to a moment captivated by shadow! What is life without water, color, form, sustainabilty, and curiosity? Thanks for all that you do! All the best, Desmond.
Thank you Thank you ... I just love love how articulate and brilliant is your mind! I am delighted you and Oliver are back... Many many Thanks from a devoted fan from Calgary Canada 🇨🇦 Keep up the great works
Another fine episode. I’m learning so much from these short but relevant programs. Love them and can’t ensure for the next one. Almost makes the isolation not so lonely.
My fave work of hers is 'A corner of the artist’s room, Paris'.. Thanks so much for sharing this insight into her life and work. I also find the women in her paintings all look troubled or despondent.. Signs of those times perhaps?
One of Gwen John’s paintings, that of a quiet corner of her attic room, is the fulcrum (or main character, so to speak) of the novel by Margaret Forster, “Keeping the World Away.” For those who haven’t read it, the story opens with a fictionalized, though well researched, Gwen John arriving in Paris. The story continues through other women’s lives, all of whom are affected by John’s painting. The novel came onto my life at exactly the right moment and moved me deeply, particularly since I already had an interest in John’s art and life story. In this case, the written work enriched my interest ....as does the wonderful watercolor and insights of today’s “Art in Isolation” talk. These talks are incredibly welcome and always fascinating. Thank you so much!
I am so happy I was right!! How is your wiew on Helene Schjerfbeck....I think there are similaritiers between the two. I sa Gwen John paintings in Wales in the 70-ties...loved them then and love them now being over 70!!
What wonderful surprise to find you back again. The Gwen John went straight to my heart. Of course I have never seen this work before, and have only managed to see a small number of her works. Thank you for the experience. What a painter. Quiet,.Reflective, Small....but heart stopping. Just as you have gone into lock down again, we in Melbourne, Australia are just coming out of it. Today is the first day we can walk outside without a mask.
Wonderful video thank you. The madness displayed at this time in the world has created more art and yet in many ways, it seems art is dying along with love. beautiful videos like this can't compete with the viral insanity and the fear that is propagated by the anti-artist in leadership. Thank you for the fight against the mundane Phillip.
Gwen John was a fascinating woman, after Rodin she lapsed into hyper religiosity alas (or not depending on one's viewpoint of the matter.) Rodin had a habit of driving young female acolyte's crazy did he not?
Yeah you right. I imagine he was a narcissist. Poor Camille Claudel. Recently has been proof that Rodin was inspired by her and not the other way around. Art History always put women as a secondary on the creative world. I wish art historians would acknowledge their bias. On the 90’s a painting was discovered and atribute to Frank Hals . The painting had a great quality. Then a cleaning reveal was done by Judy Leister and art historians that recognized the quality said that Judy Leister was an aprentice of Frank Halls. It was an embarrassment! Finally was acknowledged the high level as an artist of Judy Leister and she was not apprentice of anyone. When women are good they can’t recognize openly, they had to atribute the talent to a male and the female it’s just an assistant. Always downplayed women. I think Camille Claudel was better than Rodin.
So enjoying this second series. I live a few miles away from where Augustus John and his bohemian family lived in Poole , Dorset, and a few years ago visited a local exhibition of his work. Having read a biography of him, would now like to learn much more about Gwen, his sister. I find this painting of hers quite haunting.
A welcome return to Philip and his son's brilliant camerawork /editing. I had recognized the artist from the first teaser but was not sure of the subject.
Loved this one! It’s really haunting; those eyes and brows show so much expression as does her posture. And there are so few lines! But walking into your house it just looks so warm and inviting with so much character and your paintings just add to that.
I use to watch a program on PBS years ago about a nun, Sister Wendy (I think) who would show you great paintings and describe the picture in minute detail. I loved that show and you saw things in each painting that you would never have noticed or the reason why they were painted the way they were. I was eventually lucky enough to visit the Louvre and other beautiful museums in Paris, throughout England and Japan.
Lovely, and so great to see female artists featured two episodes in a row! I look so forward to this and to the stroll through your gardens, at any season it’s a great escape. Thank you Philip.
I am a brit (and unknown artist) living in Austin Texas and miss houses like yours and teachers like you - so your channel transports me into magic and it makes my week - thank you!
In the painting of the young woman not only is she hugging herself in protective manner, she also has no thumbs, she is powerless.. Very powerful statement of how she feels.
Oh my gosh...it's incredible. The weight of the lines are done so well. It has a feeling of swaddling...or the need for swaddling. There's so much to be said for well-done minimalism. Or should I say that it speaks for itself. This picture speaks a thousand words. Her work is stunning. It has a feel of oil pastel. Here's another case of an underrated female artist. How much does her work sell for and why isn't she selling at auction at Christie's for millions? The art world is still too sexist.
Delighted that you feel so passionately about the image. We actually included the work in our exhibition, 'Pioneers: 500 Years of Women in British Art', in an effort to offer a greater platform for women artists throughout British history, which you can view on the gallery's website.
@@philipmouldco4360 Thank you, I will view the exhibit. And thank you for steps taken to tout women artists. Having both sexes represented changes the dynamic to be more joyous.
during this last time, I have faced severe grief and illness...Thank you Philip for helping me reach Art again...its been a difficult week, I can pick up my brushes again now
What a beautiful portrait. I've just been listening to Celia Paul talking about her book 'Letters to Gwen John'. The lives of these two painters share so many similarities. Thank you for your wonderful programmes.
Very stong! She's got integrity! And... I just wonder... it struck me as soon as you showed the selfportrait - this is a camouflaged selfportrait! I love your programs thank you for all the good warm inspiration.
Love Gwen John there’s a few of her paintings in the national museum of Wales in Cardiff. Also Welsh Band Manic Street Preachers also wrote a song about Gwen and her brother, it’s called the secret He had missed.
Philip and Oliver, your Art in Isolation series is an absolute treasure. Thank you both for sharing your home, your knowledge, your gift for film making and your hearts and souls. Although our isolation here in sunny SW Florida is not nearly as dramatic as other places in the world my wife and I look forward each day to spending time with you. Philip, you have a genuine gift in making the viewer feel as if seated across from you in your living room. Further, I truly feel that time will treat this body of work very well and it just may become your shared personal masterpiece. I look forward to our continued time together. With warmest and most heartfelt wishes from Casey Key, Florida, USA - Dee 🇬🇧🇺🇸🌍
I like very much how you've developed this story, the placement of the watercolor in the room, your feelings about the painting and the room itself - how you've made the room as legible as a welcoming book ready to be read by the fire - simply by walking into the room. Warmest regards Jennie
very much touched by the way you present this watercolor. Yes, Gwen John the painter has indeed a very particular esthetic, a bit scary I admit, or as you said, a psychological one. I just must listen to the story again...
I love listening to art critics. They make up such wonderful stories that don’t exist about features of a painting that were no more than just copied for what they were and ascribe to them a knowledge that was never intended or realised. A sort of Charles Dickens, but without the insight.
My profound gratitude again to you and your son for these enthralling videos during this time! I am deeply touched by your generosity. Thank you.
So glad you’re back. Lifts my spirits just to know I can watch it and see the lovely countryside where you are in isolation. Stay safe too. I’d love even more of an art history lesson on your shows. A Longer and more in depth one of the artist. I know asking a lot from you but we are all out here waiting to see your next show. Bye for now from Collingwood, Ontario, Canada
I wish someone would commission you to write/present a history of British art, channel 4 perhaps ??? You actually talk about the work of art not awful speculation or bland theory. Good luck and many thanks. Warrwn
Thank you for your kind words Warren!
100% concur. An absolute masterpiece.
I second this suggestion. Unbeatable interpretations. insights. and, and.....
I so love these tutorials. When I went to art school, a million years ago, the early 70”s, Janson was the book of choice for art history. Not a woman painter in the book. I love when you introduce us to the women painters.
I remember Janson. Still have it.
I graduated from art school in the late 90s they were still using Janson
My experience ref. Janson also! Gwen John is such an important painter and so sadly neglected, but great to see you appreciate her work!
Delightful ..and thank you Philip. These short films are an absolute joy, as they were earlier in the year in the first Lockdown.
Very good filming and editing by Oliver.
During this time, most of the world was experiencing grief. Not an easy thing to convey so accurately, and with nothing more than a sketch and grey watercolour. At least Augustus acknowledged her talent. Thanks for another episode, though they always leave a thirst for more knowledge about the painter and sitter. If only they could speak.
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I'm glad that you're well and I want to thank you for introducing me to a new artist. And a woman at that. Once we are allowed back into libraries and I recover from rotator cuff surgery (cannot drive), I'm definitely going to research her. The watercolour is imho one of intense holding in of her emotions. The hands seem to reinforce the impression. Rodin may have been a great sculptor but he treated his lovers harshly. Camille Claudel and now Gwen John.
"She thought her validity was her interior world." Those words stuck me to my inner core. Our modern ultra-urbanised world diminishes the awareness of our inner selves, our souls. Munch's "The Scream" perfectly symbolizes that angst. The piece you have chosen reveals one who is aware of that inner self, but a self in deep turmoi, a soul rejected. Great art is like a mirror, a threshold into the soul of the viewer.
Once again, an excellent art lesson. Kudos!
I love these jewels of time that you share with us so generously. The news of this second series .......well, talk about 'surprised by joy''! Thank you so much.
What a beautiful painter. Thank you for introducing her and so many other artists and paintings to us. It’s so good to see this series back again.
In this portrait, I think Gwen John captures everything about the sitter. It's not flashy but it's deep and thoughtful. Thank you so much for sharing.
I agree! Thank you
Appears Gwen John harboured a lot of angst. Portraits of her make of her a rather plain Jane. Is there any documentation about her years with August Rodin and what Rodin 'did to her' to cause her to escape Rodin's influence after which Gwen John required recuperation? Of course, the so-called 'Spanish flu' pandemic was rampant at the time of this frowning Brittany watercolour's creation. Doesn't the poor wretched subject have part of her left thumb missing? Bohemian Gwen slept in French fields? _I've slept in a French field's ploughed furrow too when I was young and wandering. We have all slept under wild scary stars in our lives haven't we?_
Always great to see your tours round the home, flashes of colour yes, cosy furniture, and the paintings! it's a good room as not too much light coming in to spoil anything delicate. Perhaps the spotlights need to be carefully used....Love the Gwen portrait at the beginning. The 18th c lady next to the watercolour seemed to have a big presence too. Love the music, who's the composer....?
Thanks so much for coming back, always love what you share and how you share it.
Thank you Philip and Oliver. Wonderful and informative and enjoyable as always
Wow! Wow! You are still here.......what a blessing to the realm.......I have been away for a while, and was quite excited to see you are creating new, and compelling content........this small piece of art is so relavent ..........it resonates on a frequency in allignment with our current experiences....... external, and internal. Your command of interpretation is exquisite, intimate, rare, and reassuring......you give light to a moment captivated by shadow! What is life without water, color, form, sustainabilty, and curiosity? Thanks for all that you do! All the best, Desmond.
Thank for another wonderful enlightening video.
Thank you Thank you ... I just love love how articulate and brilliant is your mind! I am delighted you and Oliver are back... Many many Thanks from a devoted fan from Calgary Canada 🇨🇦 Keep up the great works
hmm lovely
Another fine episode. I’m learning so much from these short but relevant programs. Love them and can’t ensure for the next one. Almost makes the isolation not so lonely.
My fave work of hers is 'A corner of the artist’s room, Paris'.. Thanks so much for sharing this insight into her life and work. I also find the women in her paintings all look troubled or despondent.. Signs of those times perhaps?
One of Gwen John’s paintings, that of a quiet corner of her attic room, is the fulcrum (or main character, so to speak) of the novel by Margaret Forster, “Keeping the World Away.” For those who haven’t read it, the story opens with a fictionalized, though well researched, Gwen John arriving in Paris. The story continues through other women’s lives, all of whom are affected by John’s painting. The novel came onto my life at exactly the right moment and moved me deeply, particularly since I already had an interest in John’s art and life story. In this case, the written work enriched my interest ....as does the wonderful watercolor and insights of today’s “Art in Isolation” talk. These talks are incredibly welcome and always fascinating. Thank you so much!
I am so happy I was right!! How is your wiew on Helene Schjerfbeck....I think there are similaritiers between the two. I sa Gwen John paintings in Wales in the 70-ties...loved them then and love them now being over 70!!
You're so good and share so much, thank you.
I really like your old house.
Lovely, a RUclips channel with substance. I shall be looking forward to many more of these videos.
What a beautiful portrait..thank you for your fascinating commentary ...
I just adore your use of language. Loved this one. Thanks to Oliver too!!
Thank you for this wonderful set of programmes
What wonderful surprise to find you back again. The Gwen John went straight to my heart. Of course I have never seen this work before, and have only managed to see a small number of her works. Thank you for the experience. What a painter. Quiet,.Reflective, Small....but heart stopping. Just as you have gone into lock down again, we in Melbourne, Australia are just coming out of it. Today is the first day we can walk outside without a mask.
It's powerful
I love these little gems you are producing. Compelling insight into the soul of the artist through her work. Thank you.
Thank you. It's so comforting to watch and learn.
Wonderful video thank you. The madness displayed at this time in the world has created more art and yet in many ways, it seems art is dying along with love. beautiful videos like this can't compete with the viral insanity and the fear that is propagated by the anti-artist in leadership. Thank you for the fight against the mundane Phillip.
You are most welcome. Thank you for your kind words.
Gwen John was a fascinating woman, after Rodin she lapsed into hyper religiosity alas (or not depending on one's viewpoint of the matter.) Rodin had a habit of driving young female acolyte's crazy did he not?
Yeah you right. I imagine he was a narcissist. Poor Camille Claudel. Recently has been proof that Rodin was inspired by her and not the other way around. Art History always put women as a secondary on the creative world.
I wish art historians would acknowledge their bias.
On the 90’s a painting was discovered and atribute to Frank Hals . The painting had a great quality. Then a cleaning reveal was done by Judy Leister and art historians that recognized the quality said that Judy Leister was an aprentice of Frank Halls. It was an embarrassment! Finally was acknowledged the high level as an artist of Judy Leister and she was not apprentice of anyone.
When women are good they can’t recognize openly, they had to atribute the talent to a male
and the female it’s just an assistant. Always downplayed women. I think Camille Claudel was better than Rodin.
Such expressive beauty.
So enjoying this second series. I live a few miles away from where Augustus John and his bohemian family lived in Poole , Dorset, and a few years ago
visited a local exhibition of his work. Having read a biography of him, would now like to learn much more about Gwen, his sister. I find this painting of hers quite haunting.
Thanks so much for the episodes. Is a bright spot in my day!
I really appreciate how you show your paintings & the way you film them ... it has really evolved ... bravo
Wow, absolutely fascinating, and as always with the fracture of the artist, great art that carries a little sadness.
Excellent insights, thankyou..., also - maybe she just didn’t like to paint feet? 🤔 stay safe...
An interesting thought... Thank you - and you!
A welcome return to Philip and his son's brilliant camerawork /editing. I had recognized the artist from the first teaser but was not sure of the subject.
Thank you for doing this a real Joy to watch
Loved this one! It’s really haunting; those eyes and brows show so much expression as does her posture. And there are so few lines!
But walking into your house it just looks so warm and inviting with so much character and your paintings just add to that.
Thank you very much.
What a lovely little piece.
I use to watch a program on PBS years ago about a nun, Sister Wendy (I think) who would show you great paintings and describe the picture in minute detail. I loved that show and you saw things in each painting that you would never have noticed or the reason why they were painted the way they were. I was eventually lucky enough to visit the Louvre and other beautiful museums in Paris, throughout England and Japan.
Yes enjoy the objects around you. This is a delight to watch and listen to. Thank you.
Fantastic!!!! Love it!!! 🙏🏻
Thanks so much for all episodes of Art in Isolation, I love them.
love this art program its nice and fun
We are thrilled that you think so!
Amazing ✨😍
Thanks team Mould. I'd never heard of her but happy to see her work. Interesting. Glad you're back with us.
Thank you !
Lovely, and so great to see female artists featured two episodes in a row! I look so forward to this and to the stroll through your gardens, at any season it’s a great escape. Thank you Philip.
I am a brit (and unknown artist) living in Austin Texas and miss houses like yours and teachers like you - so your channel transports me into magic and it makes my week - thank you!
So glad you enjoy our films! Thank you.
Another great video, loved it.🥰
Thank you!
So well done. And you seem to have a very nice dog! An amazing combination!
Always loved her. Her early self portrait is so stunning. How lucky you are to live with that particular gem!
In the painting of the young woman not only is she hugging herself in protective manner, she also has no thumbs, she is powerless.. Very powerful statement of how she feels.
Interesting interpretation.
This series is a delight, especially at this very Odd time! Thank you!
My watercolors can stand next to any oil painting in any museum.
Oh my gosh...it's incredible. The weight of the lines are done so well. It has a feeling of swaddling...or the need for swaddling. There's so much to be said for well-done minimalism. Or should I say that it speaks for itself. This picture speaks a thousand words. Her work is stunning. It has a feel of oil pastel. Here's another case of an underrated female artist. How much does her work sell for and why isn't she selling at auction at Christie's for millions? The art world is still too sexist.
Delighted that you feel so passionately about the image. We actually included the work in our exhibition, 'Pioneers: 500 Years of Women in British Art', in an effort to offer a greater platform for women artists throughout British history, which you can view on the gallery's website.
philipmould.com/exhibitions/23-pioneers-500-years-of-women-in-british-art/
@@philipmouldco4360 Thank you, I will view the exhibit. And thank you for steps taken to tout women artists. Having both sexes represented changes the dynamic to be more joyous.
Love it !
thank you that was wonderful
Omg wow
Beautiful interpretation of of this painting. Thank you for introducing me to this artist
Truly a balm for my heart. Thank you.
during this last time, I have faced severe grief and illness...Thank you Philip for helping me reach Art again...its been a difficult week, I can pick up my brushes again now
That’s lovely to hear. Good luck.
Wonderful to see you again ,many thanks Jan
Hi I just love Philips programmes and maybe one day he will do one on Anne Redpath as Michael palin did
I went and saw ‘Gwen John, Art and Life in London and Paris’ at the Holbourne in Bath on Thursday, I was massively impressed.
Really wonderful piece of art. Thank you for showing and explaining.
What a beautiful portrait. I've just been listening to Celia Paul talking about her book 'Letters to Gwen John'. The lives of these two painters share so many similarities. Thank you for your wonderful programmes.
Loved seeing this watercolor and learning about Gwen John. Inspired me to dig in & learn more about her work. Thank you!
I am Welsh and I know it childish but I often wonder who is the greatest of us all. After watching this, I think it could be Gwen.
Very stong! She's got integrity! And... I just wonder... it struck me as soon as you showed the selfportrait - this is a camouflaged selfportrait! I love your programs thank you for all the good warm inspiration.
Love Gwen John there’s a few of her paintings in the national museum of Wales in Cardiff. Also Welsh Band Manic Street Preachers also wrote a song about Gwen and her brother, it’s called the secret He had missed.
Philip and Oliver, your Art in Isolation series is an absolute treasure. Thank you both for sharing your home, your knowledge, your gift for film making and your hearts and souls. Although our isolation here in sunny SW Florida is not nearly as dramatic as other places in the world my wife and I look forward each day to spending time with you. Philip, you have a genuine gift in making the viewer feel as if seated across from you in your living room. Further, I truly feel that time will treat this body of work very well and it just may become your shared personal masterpiece. I look forward to our continued time together. With warmest and most heartfelt wishes from Casey Key, Florida, USA - Dee 🇬🇧🇺🇸🌍
This was lovely, many thanks for some borrowed light on a cold, dark Scottish day
I like very much how you've developed this story, the placement of the watercolor in the room, your feelings about the painting and the room itself - how you've made the room as legible as a welcoming book ready to be read by the fire - simply by walking into the room.
Warmest regards
Jennie
very much touched by the way you present this watercolor. Yes, Gwen John the painter has indeed a very particular esthetic, a bit scary I admit, or as you said, a psychological one. I just must listen to the story again...
“The phosphorescent brother .....” brilliant!
In my humble opinion Gwen John is vastly underrated and deserves to be ranked among the finest painters of her generation
thank you for introducing me to my fav female artist
Wow just wow....Thankyou Philip
Did you ever read Gwen's letters to Rodin?
What a wonderful old world word 'feckless' is!
Wonderful to have you back Philip. Gwen John must surely be the most underrated British portrait painter? So quiet so powerful.
I love it too! Says a lot with so little 💖
Anyone else notice the eerie likeness with Greta Thunberg?
I love listening to art critics. They make up such wonderful stories that don’t exist about features of a painting that were no more than just copied for what they were and ascribe to them a knowledge that was never intended or realised. A sort of Charles Dickens, but without the insight.