70cm x 50 cm
Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery Collection. Donated by Alan Tanenbaum.
From the Joey and Toby Tanenbaum Collection of International Naïve Art, 2014.
© Sophia Kalogeropoulou. Used by permission. Photo: Robert McNair.
Painted in the colourful palette characteristic of naïve art, The Garden Concert depicts a playful scene in the front garden of what appears to be a Mediterranean manor house. Musicians are surrounded by the people of the house gathered around a luxuriously set table. Others look on while leaning out of windows, perching in the trees or sitting on the stairs while taking part in the entertainment. Images depicting lighthearted gatherings such as these have taken on new meaning over the last year, reminding us of past joyful afternoons spent taking in live entertainment, and giving us hope that we will be able to gather together again in this way.
Discussion: When viewing The Garden Concert, do any feelings or emotions surface for you? If so, what about the painting makes you feel this way and why?
Activity: Create a drawing or painting of an activity that makes you happy. Try using a colourful palette that evokes a sense of joy in the style of The Garden Concert.