Exhibition in Monaco June 14th 2008

Join us in the luxurious setting of Casino Square Monaco at the world famous Belle Epoque Hôtel Hermitage hotelhermitagemontecarlo.com for the opening of our major exhibition of paintings by Joanne Short and John Dyer.

Saturday June 14th 2008 - Afternoon reception 3pm to 5pm R.S.V.P

An exciting collection of paintings of the towns and beaches along the French Côte d'Azur, the Hanbury Gardens and the gardens of Menton. You may request a full colour 32 page catalogue of the exhibition via email. sales@johndyergallery.co.uk

If you are unable to make it to this special reception Vernissage in Monaco but will be visiting the Côte d'Azur at another time before July 2008 then please contact the gallery to arrange your own private appointment to view the artists' studio in La Mortola Italy - on the border with France.

Eden's painter in residence John Dyer and artist Joanne Short invite you to join them in Monaco for tea and cakes at the Hotel Hermitage for the private view of their spectacular new exhibition. The artists are resident artists' of the Hanbury Gardens in Italy and the gardens at Clos du Peyronnet in France.

“Your fantastic paintings not only brought the apartment to life, but also put the energy of the Riviera indoors!” Toyah Willcox - Rock Star - 2008

Above: Joanne at work in the Hanbury Gardens in Italy

"I am familiar with many of the beautiful places that John and Joanne have painted in their native Cornwall; where their work is well known. I admire them for branching out into new pastures. Their style is well suited to the Riviera and I think they have captured the lushness and exuberance of the flora around Menton very well. We are blessed with wonderful light on the Mediterranean which they have used to great effect, their pictures are guaranteed to lift ones spirits and make one smile."

Carolyn Hanbury. Hanbury Gardens Italy

Above: The Hanbury Gardens in Italy

The Hanbury Gardens at Mortola in Italy cover an area of approximately 18 hectares and tumble down towards the sparkling sea. They are at their peak in early summer and are cultivated with exotic and Mediterranean plants which have survived a remarkable history. The garden was founded in 1867 by Sir Thomas Hanbury and is one of the most important botanic gardens in Europe.

Above: Joanne at work in the garden of Clos du Peyronnet, France

Clos du Peyronnet is a much smaller garden but is one of Menton's most famous. Planted by three generations of the Waterfield family and designed to be painted this garden offers a sumptuous array of plants. It is the only garden in Menton to have remained the private property of a family which have been tending it with passion since the beginning of the century and it is a very special place.