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197th RSA Annual Exhibition painting - Cannes I, mixed media on canvas, 155x155cm

197th RSA Annual Exhibition painting - Cannes I, mixed media on canvas, 155x155cm

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Julia Krone, ‘Cannes I’, mixed media on canvas, 155x155cm, £7500

197th RSA Annual Exhibition, 2023

Royal Scottish Academy, The Mound, Edinburgh, EH2 2EL

This painting caused a stir in Edinburgh!

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'Deep Time I', mixed media on linen, 120x120x10cm, 2016 -  Notes on the Painting

'Deep Time I', mixed media on linen, 120x120x10cm, 2016 - Notes on the Painting

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‘Deep Time’ is a concept developed by the geologist, James Hutton (1726-1797); referring to the idea that evolution can only be measured over vast, immeasurable amounts of time where numbers no longer have any meaning. Edinburgh born, Hutton was considered to be the founding father of modern geology.  He proposed that Earth was a lot older than 6,000 years, as most people thought at the time. ‘Deep Time’ is also the title that was given to the opening event of the 2016 Edinburgh International Festival, in Edinburgh where the artist lives. My painting tries to convey these ideas and this history.

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Press Release - Julia Krone's Solo Show, "Colour", Edinburgh Fringe 2021

Press Release - Julia Krone's Solo Show, "Colour", Edinburgh Fringe 2021

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Art is a universal language, it has no boundaries and it has the ability to capture the spirit of our times, transform lives, and bring us hope during dark days.

Julia’s solo show ‘’Colour”, at Venue 422 of the 2021 Edinburgh Fringe does just that.

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"Colour is not Neutral" says Julia

"Colour is not Neutral" says Julia

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There is research to suggest that colour is not a neutral thing. Indeed, it is a powerful mood- altering factor, and exposing oneself to vibrant colours and stimulating, enigmatic shapes on a canvas will surely lift spirits.

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