SOUTHERN NATURE - J. STEWART
11 March - 8 April 2023
This exhibition by J. Stewart captures the beauty and diversity of the South Island's natural environment. Above all, it reflects the calming power of nature and conveys a sense of stability and continuity in which the viewer of these paintings can become deeply immersed.
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COLOUR AND LIGHT - BRIAR TUCKER
24 September - 22 October 2022
Briar Tucker's realistic drawings show her curiosity for human nature and her desire to evoke emotional responses. In particular, her ability to depict the beauty of light reflected on water continues to fascinate visitors. Briar's small hidden messages, which often only become visible at second glance, simultaneously point to the effects of human influence in nature.
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FORMS & PATTERNS - JORG ENGELBRECHT
25 June - 23 July 2022
Jorg Engelbrecht is fascinated by the phenomena of the golden ratio and Fibonacci numbers, which play an important role in nature and architecture. In his paintings, he reconstructs aspects of natural forms and textures and aims to transport the viewer into a world that is familiar to them and enriches them through the formal beauty of abstract form.
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EBB AND FLOW - TUT BLUMENTAL
12 March - 9 April 2022
For Tut Blumental, the rhythmic ebb and flow of the ocean is like a reminder that there is a harbour of calm even in the midst of life's stormy currents. With every brushstroke, she
endeavours to capture this essence of calm in its purest form amidst the chaos of the world. |
MOSAIC - ESTHER DEXTER
18 December 2021 - 17 January 2022
A collection of works by Esther Dexter that resemble modern mosaic art, which consists of the use of fragments of different materials. She combines unusual components in one work
- tiny pieces of eggshells, hand- painted glass and acrylic. Her inspirations come from various places, including the eggshell techniques of Vietnam and the meticulous patterns of Tibetan mandalas. |
FIRE & ICE - OLAF MENGERINGHAUSEN
25 September - 30 October 2021
OLAF MENGERINGHAUSEN's exhibition presents a juxtaposition of elemental forces, from the breathtaking glaciers of the South Island to the volcanic activity of the North Island. Immerse yourself in the contrasting yet complementary energies that
characterise fire and ice, capturing the majesty and wonder of our world's extreme elements. |
LAND & SEA - GROUP EXHIBITION
5 June - 3 July 2021
A collection of works by Karen Smith, Andrea Beech and Paul Deacon exploring both landscapes and seascapes of New Zealand. Both directions have the power to transport the viewer to different places and times, giving them an insight into the beauty and complexity of the natural world. |
MOMENTOUS MOUNTAINS - JULIA STERNKOPF
19 December 2020 - 16 January 2021
Julia Sternkopf's exhibition is characterised by her love of New Zealand's nature, which is reflected in each of her paintings. She explores the mountainous environment of the South South Island's high country and manages to evoke both a vibrant freshness and a sense of calm and connection with nature in the viewer. |