Projects
The Gallery Project
In 2011 Natalie gleaned an idea for the story of The Gallery whilst chatting with her choreographer friend. Later she created the outline, set in a theatre, curtains open , the stage is black apart from 12 pieces of artwork suspended across the stage in a row, the first the most brightly lit, of a
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The Gallery: The Core Story
Set in a theatre, the curtains open, the stage is black apart from 12 pieces of artwork suspeded across the stage in a row each with a spotlight, the first the most brightly lit of a lady bathing on a rooftop. Then the lights crackle and snap, all goes black, there’s a thud, a light
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The Gallery: “Lady Bathing on a Rooftop” (painting #1)
NEW!!! from The Gallery Series comes this beautiful audio delight… “The Lady Bathing on a Rooftop” and “Asking the Shepherd” their stories and music woven back to back within this gorgeous musical narrative. Rehearsal Peeks
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The Gallery: “Asking the Shepherd” (painting #2)
One day, after a visit in his fields by a lady searching for her painting, the shepherd turns and sees something nestling in the dry stone wall: a manuscript, not sure where it came from or who wrote it, he finds himself entranced within the pages of a journal that inspires and captivates his very
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The Gallery: “Meeting the Gypsies” (painting #3)
My dear friend from college days, Charles Mutter, has known of The Gallery as I was working on it. His gorgeous photography of yew trees caught my eye and inspired me. A stunning, soulful violinist, Charles offered to record something for it… so grateful.. the gypsy theme called out! You are in for a treat!
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The Gallery: “An Ancient Soldier’s Tale” (painting #4)
In the making! Affectionately known as “The Gallery Key,” a coffee table book of a beautifully illustrated guide that brings us within the world of The Gallery. Revealing the symbolism of the beloved characters and nature that we meet in this work and world created by Natalie.
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The Gallery: “Clues in the Fireplace” (painting #5)
Drawing back within this painting we see the shepherd at his fireside in his hut, warming himself before heading out into the cold late afternoon, to the village church. It is the annual hymns and poems night: a rather rowdy hymn practice to start for everyone coming of these cherished old songs, with refreshments to
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The Gallery: “The Statue Moves” (painting #6)
Indeed the statue has moved! To the wings of the stage along with the other paintings and props used in the performances for The Gallery, making way for the special matinee performance of a community piece. Children of all ages have come together to perform “The Snow Angel” a beautiful story of friendship that includes
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The Gallery: “The Swing” (painting #7)
Natalie’s Lullabies for the Miracles of Life album accompanies a beloved bedtime book that dwells within the scene of “The Swing.” Coming Soon!
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