PRESENTATION OF THE MARIE CURIE PAINTING AT CBR

LETTER FROM PRESIDENT OF RSC PROF.LESLEY YELOWLEES

RENOVATION PROJECT OF MUSEUM AND FIRST LABORATORY OF MARIE CURIE

CURIEOSITY PRESS COVERAGES

“Madame Curie Sklodowska “by Magdalena Rutkowska      ” Prof.Lesley Yellowlees” by Tomasz Milasz

As part of the commemorations of year 2011 as the year of chemistry and centenary of Marie Sklodowska Curie’s award of the Nobel Prize, ,Magdalena Rutkowska  has  been working for several months on a project named, “Curieosity” with support from many international institutions, students and members of the public. The inspirations behind the “Curieosity” project are the life and achievements of Marie Sklodowska Curie and to celebrate the success of women in science.
In appreciation of Marie Sklodowska Curie, the first woman awarded the Nobel Prize, and to Prof. Lesley Yellowlees, the first woman president of RSC, Magdalena created an anniversary painting of “Madame Curie” and the portrait of Lesley Yellowlees painting by Tomasz Milasz. Both paintings which symbolise the significance of women in science have been placed in the Royal Society of Chemistry headquarters in London Piccadilly. Below are few words from the letter received form elect president Lesley Yellowlees regarding the future of both paintings.
The only signed reproduction of the anniversary painting will also be presented to the Marie Sklodowska Curie institute in Warsaw.
“On behalf of the RSC I should like to thank you for the contribution to
the International Year of Chemistry and to mark my election as President
of the Royal Society of Chemistry from July 2012. I am really pleased
that we have managed to inspire so many people and organisations to
celebrate the vital contribution of chemistry and chemists to our
society, both past and present, during this UN sponsored year for the
subject and I very much hope to sustain the momentum that we have built
up during my term in office.

I have asked that both portraits are added to the RSC’s collections of
chemistry related objects. They will be used, and displayed, on relevant
occasions and will play a role in the future life of the organisation. I
hope that you will feel that this is a fitting tribute to your efforts
and commitment because it is only through our ability to inspire and
motivate will the RSC advance the science that we all believe in and is
so vital to improve and sustain the quality of our lives and ensure a
sustainable future for the next generations of citizens.”
Lesley Yellowlees
Professor of Inorganic Electrochemistry
Vice Principal and Head of College of Science and Engineering
University of Edinburgh
PRESIDENT ELECT ROYAL SOCIETY OF CHEMISTRY

Reproductions of the “Wish fulfilling Tree” painting by Magdalena Rutkowska  at: Welsh Assembly , Senator Ted Ellis office USA , Barbados , Sri Lanka , NATO Headquarter ..more coming soon

The 100 Voice Project now in its 2nd Season, has attracted more talented singers and instrumentalists. This
Project aims to bring persons of various backgrounds each year to prove that music is a universal language.
In addition there is the promotion of peace as well as the improving and enhancing of the quality of choral
music in the Caribbean Region.

Kelsang Pawo – Nomadic Monk & Director of The Gesar Foundation of the UK, has kindly offered the
painting “Wish Fulfilling Tree” as a gift from the international artist Magdalena Rutkowska. As such
this painting will also be donated to the Barbados Charity Paredos. Paredos, under the directorship of
Mrs. Marcia Graham, is delighted to be in reception of this kind gesture as well as to be the chosen
charity of this year’s 100 Voice Project. The 2011 Season takes place at the Parish Church of
Saint Thomas, on August 20th at 7:00pm and August 21st at 7:30pm.

The Rev. Dr. Michael Clarke, priest of St. Thomas Parish Church, easily consented to buy into this project
from its inception, facilitating the production. In addition there is the transformation of the church and
the building into an incubator for the arts. Chamber Musicians & Singers this year will be from countries
including Antigua, St. Lucia, Dominica, Trinidad, St. Vincent, USA and also select musicians from across
the Barbados landscape. Further to this, Marc Mir of France and John Koeiman of Barbados have also
given their permission to perform their respective pieces in this season’s project. The musical director is
Ryan Boyce, and further information and tickets may be obtained by calling Paredos at 427 0212, or
St. Thomas Parish Church at 432 5568.

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Judith Bliss, former glittering star of the London stage, floats through life taking every small incident as a cue for a big scene. When she and the members of her eccentrically theatrical family all invite a potential romantic entanglement to stay with them without telling the others, the stage is set for a memorable and madcap weekend in the country. Noel Coward’s vivacious comedy of bad manners fizzes with his sophisticated wit

We would like to congratulate Basia Hamilton on her latest success at Marie Curie Cancer Research Auction.We also are grateful to Basia for sharing her thoughts with our readers.

I have often wondered why so few young people sit in front of beautiful

buildings and sketch nowadays. In museums like the V&A, when cameras surround Renaissance sculptures, why not record them by hand in our own sketchbook? For some time now, the V&A has provided little chairs which one can take and sit in front of the object and draw.

Modern art has detached us from the most wonderful images painted in the past centuries, the most extraordinary unique pictures, which take our breath away. There is no need to mention examples to understand what the word Art means, all it takes is a mere walk in the National Gallery, V&A or Somerset House, where there is currently a lovely exhibition of Cezanne’s card players which every visitor to London should see.

Trained as an abstract artist in Gdansk Academy of Art, I was led to believe that abstraction is the mode of our times. Our professors didn’t want us to feel ostracised by galleries around the world when we left the Academy, so we painted still lives made of odd things, inspiring us to create unrecognizable forms. It was great and thorough training but when I exhibited one self-portrait among my best compositions in Rome, everyone gathered around it and said, “If you can paint a face like that, why do you waste time doing abstract images.” From that day there was no turning back, I was showered with commissions and never stopped painting portraits.

I realised how much pleasure I can give to people, creating their form in a way that is both aesthetic to me and them. It is also a great challenge and adventure each time I sit in front of a new person. My exhibitions in London were always fully packed and my studio was buzzing with friends. The portraits on the walls dictated our conversations and the atmosphere.

We all know that Damian Hirst creations earn millions and are admired by the great world of art, so it was even more surprised when at an auction for Gala Chopins’s recent Concert for Marie Curie Cancer Care in the historical Guildhall, my portrait made £7000 whereas Damian Hurst’s drawing of a skull made £3000!

Maybe the tide will slowly change I thought, and more people will turn to traditional arts for comfort of the soul and pleasure of the eyes. We learn so much from the artists of the past, beautiful forms, composition and colours, plus the history and customs of past generations and cultures. For many centuries, the art of portraiture has represented a mirror to society. Artists like Rafael, Rembrandt and Reynolds left us not only beautiful images to look at, but also a documented history of the fashions and manners of their epoch.

Today’s world has so much to offer and I believe young people should pick up a pencil and paper and go around drawing buildings and people. Instead going to nightclubs where drinks are so expensive, they should turn their interest to practical art. Especially now with the economic crisis, as this pleasurable activity does not cost anything, just a wish to paint, learn and create. For Christmas, a lovely drawing of a mother, a pet or a house by a child will make a better present then anything chosen from a shop. A painting will charm and remain in the family for generations to come.

My top tip for visitors to London: museums, museums and again museums.

By Basia Hamilton Kaczmarowska

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19/07/2010 PRIVATE PREVIEW OF SUMMER EXHIBITION SOLD DURING THE PRIVATE AUCTION

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London based artist Magdalena Rutkowska is fast becoming known not just for her amazing paintings but also for her big heart and generous nature. Instead of using art to simply make social comment, she takes things one step further and uses it to really make a difference.
At the Private View for the 2010 Royal Academy’s Summer Exhibition on the 19th July, her work “Woman in red” sold raising quite a good sum of money for the Marie Curie Cancer Care foundation for which Prince Charles is patron. However the sale of this piece is just one of many for which Magdalena has used to raise funds for charity. Earlier this year, she also sold a limited copy of the painting “Embrace” from spirit of romance series at a Bond street auction run by the Cancer Research UK to raise money for breast cancer, as well as another being sold to raise money for the HELP IN TIME organization, which helps children with deadly illness.
Her work has also been used in campaigns for fundraising, creating a special piece to represent the Wishfulling Tree, an image now being used by the Gesar Foundation which helps children in poverty around the world.
Being a strong advocate for the arts, she became the co-founder of the ArtMinerva Organization which aims to help artists and neglected art around the world, their first project, raising money for the restoration of the historical buildings damaged in the earthquakes of L’Aquilla last year.
As an artist and tutor she is well known for a series of prestigious exhibitions. Always having a strong social conscience, trying to make a difference in the art world and give a chance to up and coming artists. This has been reflected in her organizing of the ‘Catch in the Eye Save in the Heart’ exhibitions which were a way of creating a space not only for a variety of artists to exhibit together, but also to encourage the public to open up to their own creativity.
-I am blessed with having amazing friends. There are so many people who just need a little help in order to help others- says Magdalena