Visited the Auckland Art Gallery Toi O Tamaki and viewed several of the exhibitions but found the artworks of Rita Angus the most memorable. Colin McCahon’s large pieces also worth a long look but the more contemporary works don’t hold my interest personally. The Maori Portraits: Gottfried Lindauer’s New Zealand is an amazing collection of […]
A visit recently to Christchurch Art Gallery was a delight in two ways. Firstly, the exhibitions; Tony de Lautour distinctive paintings and sculptures, 19th and 20th Century New Zealand Art, the weight of sunlight and more. I absolutely loved the wall which included Doris Lusk, and other cubist style artworks. Always interesting to discuss works […]
While walking along Bealey Avenue I was lucky to come upon PG gallery at 192 Bealey Avenue, representing contemporary artists in a lovely old home. I was particularly drawn to Nigel Buxton artworks – exhibition of seven works on paper which describe and explore interior space. These were interesting works which tugged at your perception […]
A pottery studio with plenty of space which included a leather mask exhibition and some artworks and pottery by other potters other than Andrew Killick. I enjoyed my time spent discussing the various works and the studio and art in general. Always good to view new artists and interesting pieces of work.
Pippa has a delightful artist studio Wildflower Art Studio in Kuaotunu Village in the Coromandel. I met Pippa at the opening exhibition evening of the Mercury Bay Art Escape weekend which is the first two weekends in March. She is outgoing and interesting to talk to and discuss art with. Her lovely and well priced […]
Reina’s studio in Tairua was a lovely place to visit during the Mercury Bay Art Escape as she has vibrant, colourful artworks, cards, calendars and gifts. Her work is a slight blend of culture with what I would call Coromandel art colours – bright blues, reds and greens. Her work is a breath of fresh […]
A gallery with plenty to see on two levels in the town centre of Whitianga displaying paintings, prints, local artists works and glass works. A gallery to take some time in for a gift, or just to view some lovely artworks. I particularly liked Grant Simpson local seascapes and glass plates which seemed as if […]
ArtsPost Galleries & Shop exhibited some highly talented ceramic artworks in February 2018 of which the following artists were of particular interest: Robin Ranga – They Rose to Celebrate Liberty – From Dust whence The Came. This was a compelling piece that stopped you in your walk and held your attention. Her sculptures and paintings […]
The recent exhibition of Susan Harrison-Tustain a celebration of colours seen in Auckland and viewed by me at ‘Design on James’, Te Puna, Tauranga in October 2017 was a crowded room of her delightful paintings and art lovers in awe. As Susan states her paintings all have a message and listening to her tell the […]
On Main Street Tirau is a large gallery with many local artists works and a great range of media. Usually an artist is on site who are always interesting to chat to and discuss their works or works in progress. This gallery has paintings, pottery, craft, photography and a section for garden craft, pottery signs […]
