A must see in Palmerston North is the Taylor Jensen Fine Arts Gallery which is full of many many artworks of all sorts, has a dedicated exhibition area and a huge variety of gifts. This is a shop/gallery in which you can browse time and time again and still not see all the works. Located […]
Art Curator Karl Chitham gave an interesting insight into the mind of the collector through his talk about the exhibition of some of Theo (1918-2005) and Koula (1927-2014) Vellinga who were a couple who shared a passion for collecting. Their home in the rural foothills of Whakamarama, just north of Tauranga, became a treasure house […]
Another excellent talk at the Tauranga Art Gallery about the artworks displayed upstairs small gallery by Barry Dabb. Grafted: Paintings of Contemporary Polynesian Gardens is a colourful, energetic, bright and yet relaxing display of views of gardens, mostly private, and some no longer in existence, from Polynesian Islands. Listening to Barry Dabb revealed the methods […]
Visting this lovely glass gallery on a rainy day did mean that I did not get to enjoy the garden sculptures but the works in the gallery; practical and artworks, were beautiful. I have opn another occasion paid to see the glass artist Lynden Over perform glass blowing which is always fascinating to watch. The […]
Kura Gallery represents more than 70 artists and had a range of artworks including jewellery, ceramics, sculpturing, original paintings and prints. I was drawn to the unique jewellery pieces and also the lovely glass sculptures. Check it out when in Taupo or online at http://www.kuragallery.co.nz/
If you like mosaics and what they can achieve in a garden you must visit L’arte Cafe and Garden/Gallery. This place has sculptures, garden pieces and artwork but its main attraction is the garden room which is completely covered in mosaic including chairs and as stated on their website this is a visible feast for […]
A short drive along the edges of Lake Taupo to Waitahanui brings you to a spectacular gallery with two artists, sculptures, paintings, woodturned art, clay art, photography and outdoor art. Robbie Graham produces award winning creations in wood-turned artworks, sculptures and colourful kinetic garden art. The wood-turned pieces resembling floral buds and opening flowers are […]
If visiting Taupo you should take the opportunity to see the range of artwork by Garry Ross at Whetu Place, Nukuhau, Taupo. A self-taught painter his works range from lovely flowers to landscapes and animal scenes. I regret not purchasing one of a row of cows staring out of the painting so reminiscent of what […]
Taupo Museum has many sections including an art gallery and many historical exhibitions. I found a particular stunning piece in the general museum area of Elisa Emma King’s Botannical Display from Crystal Palace London 1851. This is truly an exquisite collection of leaves, fruits and flowers which are shown in skeleton form which reminds you […]
ZeaYou Gallery in central Taupo carries Contemporary NZ Art – paintings, glass sculptures, photographs, jewellery and some kiwiana. http://www.zeayou.com/artworks.html This visit I was particularly drawn to the Silver rings of Gavin Riley – very unique designs.
