LIFE IS COLOUR - RACHEL RUSH
11 May - 8 June 2024
 A selection of the extraordinary and powerful works on canvas by Rachel Rush.
Rachel Rush sees the world in bright, bold colours - these paintings pulsate with energy.
EYE ON NATURE - VICKY JACKSON
10 February - 9 March 2024
This exhibition demonstrates Vicki Jackson's deep connection with nature and her concern for the animal world, especially the bird world with its native and endangered species.
IN MOVEMENT - OLAF MENGERINGHAUSEN
16 December 2023 - 13 January 2024
The aesthetic effect of these kinetic sculptures by Olaf Mengeringhausen, which are moved by air currents, is dependent on constantly changing patterns of relationships that take place in space and time.
VIEW THROUGH THE WINDOW - ANNA FILIMONOVA
30 September - 28 October 2023
Anna Filimonova's works give us the opportunity to see and experience what we already know in a new way, such as through windows in which the real and the unreal merge into the surreal.
FIGURES & FACES - GROUP EXHIBITION
10 June - 8 July 2023
A group exhibition by Courtney Blakemore, Sarah Albisser and Harry Moores, in which the faces and contours of women are explored in different ways.
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.
ON THE PULSE - RUSH
10 December 2022 - 14 January 2023
Rush is inspired by the discovery of new places to capture this energy and vibrancy as well as the feeling of the streets. Her artworks express the diversity and dynamism of urban life and
are a reflection of contemporary culture.
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.
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.
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.
DAILY LIFE - DALENE MEIRING
20 March - 17 April 2021

A selection of some 30 years of Dalene Meiring's exhibition work, in which she presents a world we are familiar with - from landscapes to flowers and animals - painted in oil with her unique style.
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.
VARIOUS WORKS - GROUP EXHIBITION
26 September - 24 October 2020

Selected works by some of our represented artists.
Philip Beadle, Tony Roche, Annette Antoinadis, Sophie Gill, Rita Koenig
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