Gauguin

I'll never be a fan of Gauguin (everything about the man brings out the latent feminist in me) but if nothing else, this exhibition has given me a new appreciation of his use of colour. There's a particular shade of orange that can stop you in your tracks and a soft mauve that almost begs to be touched. The landscapes are by far the most arresting part of the paintings, and the juxtaposition of colours - especially in the South Seas works -produce a vibrant effect. Looking at these exotic images you do indeed feel a million miles away from Europe.