A Montage of Monet – Greenside, George Street (Mint Studio)
Thinking of Claude Monet, the famous French impressionist painter, I think of lilies, beautiful gardens, and weeping willows. I will not pretend to be an art connoisseur, but Monet’s paintings elicit a feeling of tranquillity. Written by playwright Joan Greening, whose background lies in teaching Art History, with past plays including ‘The Rape of Artemisia Gentileschi’, ‘Rossetti’s Women’ and ‘At Home With The Bronte’s’ available to watch on Scenesaver - https://www.joangreening.com/#/at-home-with-the-brontes/.
Greening’s collaboration with Stephen Smith (a remarkable character actor), brings Monet the man to life. Beginning towards the end of Monet’s life when cataracts cause his eyesight to deteriorate, he tells the tale of his life, painting, his romantic loves, and his ...