April 2024
Hibiscus Coast Art Group - Joint Exhibition
Gallery One
Tuesday 26 March to Sunday 28 April at 2pm
The Hibiscus Coast Art Group Meets every Monday morning 9.30am - 1.00pm in the Stanmore Bay Community Hall.
We are a friendly, welcoming Art Group which has been running for over 50 years on the Hibiscus Coast.
New members are always met with a friendly introduction to everyone, and we have a variety of talented artists amongst our members.
Many of our members also belong to Estuary Arts Centre and enjoy the link we have for attending their classes and visiting the various Exhibitions held at the Centre throughout the year. We look forward to another successful Summer Exhibition.
Participating artists include:
Adrienne Matthews, Beryl Rowland, Cindy Maude, Claire Carson, Colleen Melhuish, Dorothy Smith, Helen Flashman, Jackie Simpson, Janet Pickering, Jetske Zijderveld, Julie Land, Ken Crawford, Leonie Walker, Maureen Gresty, Peter Hallows, Pouline Morley, Richard Moulding, Rosa Gaeta, Sandra Moulding, Shana Southcombe, Sinfi Graham, Denny Cavanaugh
Tuesday 26 March to Sunday 28 April at 2pm
The Hibiscus Coast Art Group Meets every Monday morning 9.30am - 1.00pm in the Stanmore Bay Community Hall.
We are a friendly, welcoming Art Group which has been running for over 50 years on the Hibiscus Coast.
New members are always met with a friendly introduction to everyone, and we have a variety of talented artists amongst our members.
Many of our members also belong to Estuary Arts Centre and enjoy the link we have for attending their classes and visiting the various Exhibitions held at the Centre throughout the year. We look forward to another successful Summer Exhibition.
Participating artists include:
Adrienne Matthews, Beryl Rowland, Cindy Maude, Claire Carson, Colleen Melhuish, Dorothy Smith, Helen Flashman, Jackie Simpson, Janet Pickering, Jetske Zijderveld, Julie Land, Ken Crawford, Leonie Walker, Maureen Gresty, Peter Hallows, Pouline Morley, Richard Moulding, Rosa Gaeta, Sandra Moulding, Shana Southcombe, Sinfi Graham, Denny Cavanaugh
S H A P E D B Y G E O M E T R Y a series of geometric interactions
art works by DENICE SYMONS
Gallery Two
Tuesday 26 March to Sunday 28 April at 2pm
This series of works has been created to find a sense of calm in a chaotic world. Quietness in a storm Order in the centre of chaos. Geometric shapes are contained, structured, and predictable. Using universal shapes common to many cultures these shapes are simple in their structure and often complex in their meaning and application. I strive to find a balance in the imbalance Depth and variety of colour within a reduced colour palate Directional indicators to offer opposing visual directions Textured surfaces to remind the viewer of the underlying chaos. Throughout the series of works I have created over the years, the use of geometric shapes has been a constant factor in their creation. I have made reference to this in works ranging from abstracted landscapes to low relief panels which have been influenced by Taniko patterns and the observation of similar patterns in other cultures.
Tuesday 26 March to Sunday 28 April at 2pm
This series of works has been created to find a sense of calm in a chaotic world. Quietness in a storm Order in the centre of chaos. Geometric shapes are contained, structured, and predictable. Using universal shapes common to many cultures these shapes are simple in their structure and often complex in their meaning and application. I strive to find a balance in the imbalance Depth and variety of colour within a reduced colour palate Directional indicators to offer opposing visual directions Textured surfaces to remind the viewer of the underlying chaos. Throughout the series of works I have created over the years, the use of geometric shapes has been a constant factor in their creation. I have made reference to this in works ranging from abstracted landscapes to low relief panels which have been influenced by Taniko patterns and the observation of similar patterns in other cultures.
Emotive Bloom by Sarndra Cowley
Emotive Bloom is a captivating collection of sculptures that harness the language of flowers to convey a spectrum of deeply personal emotional life experiences. Each piece in this collection is meticulously crafted using a combination of wool fibres and mixed media, resulting in a visual and tangible representation of complex human emotions from depths of sorrow to the heights of joy. These sculpture capture the essence of the artist's shared emotional journey.
The intention of this thought-provoking collection is to invite viewers to explore the rich tapestry of human emotions through the language of flowers. These sculptures serve as a reminder that our emotional experiences, like the ever changing seasons are an integral part of the human journey and they can be expressed and celebrated through art.
Each piece in this collection is a testament to the power of creativity in conveying the depth of complexity of our emotions.
The intention of this thought-provoking collection is to invite viewers to explore the rich tapestry of human emotions through the language of flowers. These sculptures serve as a reminder that our emotional experiences, like the ever changing seasons are an integral part of the human journey and they can be expressed and celebrated through art.
Each piece in this collection is a testament to the power of creativity in conveying the depth of complexity of our emotions.
My Dreamscapes by Arina de Lange-Moore
Gallery Four (Education Wing)
Tuesday 26 March to Sunday 28 April at 2pm
My interpretation of landscapes in New Zealand and elsewhere.
I have always loved drawing and painting since I was little. My first introduction to oil paints was glorious. I was fifteen. There was paint everywhere, but I produced an impressionistic painting of an old gnarled tree, which I was very proud of! I am self-taught. To get to know effects and colours, I made copies of prints of other artists. I have been exhibiting at a gallery in South Africa called Art d’Afrique, and took part in group exhibitions at the “Tina Skukan” gallery while living in South Africa. I was invited to have an exhibition in a gallery in San Diego, on the border of Mexico, but the cost of sending my work over was prohibitive. I was also invited to have an exhibition at a gallery in Agadir, Morocco, but once again it was too expensive to send my work over. I have been living in New Zealand for 6 years, I love the beautiful scenery here and hope to “capture” more of the dreamscapes here in future.
Tuesday 26 March to Sunday 28 April at 2pm
My interpretation of landscapes in New Zealand and elsewhere.
I have always loved drawing and painting since I was little. My first introduction to oil paints was glorious. I was fifteen. There was paint everywhere, but I produced an impressionistic painting of an old gnarled tree, which I was very proud of! I am self-taught. To get to know effects and colours, I made copies of prints of other artists. I have been exhibiting at a gallery in South Africa called Art d’Afrique, and took part in group exhibitions at the “Tina Skukan” gallery while living in South Africa. I was invited to have an exhibition in a gallery in San Diego, on the border of Mexico, but the cost of sending my work over was prohibitive. I was also invited to have an exhibition at a gallery in Agadir, Morocco, but once again it was too expensive to send my work over. I have been living in New Zealand for 6 years, I love the beautiful scenery here and hope to “capture” more of the dreamscapes here in future.
March 2024
Flight to the Light by Caroline McSharry
Gallery One
Tuesday 27 February 2024 to Sunday 24 March 2024 at 2pm
Exhibition opening and meet the artist Thursday 29 February 6pm - 7.30pm
Caroline McSharry has been painting since 2004. She has worked as a Healing Therapist for over 30 years, which has opened her capacity to channel from the Divine Source, enabling her to create Inspirational Paintings that can reach the soul self for healing and release.
Caroline is also available for commissioned work. Caroline has been taking photographs most of her life, tuning into nature and allowing nature to create the right photograph, or being in the right place at the right time.
Caroline has exhibited her photography within the Auckland Region in several galleries.
Tuesday 27 February 2024 to Sunday 24 March 2024 at 2pm
Exhibition opening and meet the artist Thursday 29 February 6pm - 7.30pm
Caroline McSharry has been painting since 2004. She has worked as a Healing Therapist for over 30 years, which has opened her capacity to channel from the Divine Source, enabling her to create Inspirational Paintings that can reach the soul self for healing and release.
Caroline is also available for commissioned work. Caroline has been taking photographs most of her life, tuning into nature and allowing nature to create the right photograph, or being in the right place at the right time.
Caroline has exhibited her photography within the Auckland Region in several galleries.
Tui and More by Laura Layton
Gallery Two
Tuesday 27 February 2024 to Sunday 24 March 2024 at 2pm
Growing up in rural surroundings, Laura has always loved to paint from the environment around her. She has a particular love of Tui and plants. This collection is a combination of these and was created over the last six months amidst all the colours of late Autumn and the vibrancy of Spring and Summer. All paintings are on canvas using acrylic paints, starting with an abstract background on which layers are built and a realistic element, such as a tui or insect, added later on.
Bio:
Laura is a full-time artist from Tahekeroa – a rural area North of Auckland. Her surroundings of native bush and the beautiful birds of New Zealand inspired her love of painting all things nature.
Laura's art style has been quite a journey, starting with pen and pencil and just a hint of colour and very fine, detailed work, sometimes adding a little scene or touch of whimsy within a drawing.
After experimenting with different mediums, acrylic paint became a firm favourite and with this came experimenting with colours and shapes and a love of abstract art.
Laura feels a freedom with this style where she can add shapes, patterns and textures and enjoy how each viewer sees something different in the same painting.
Of course, every now and then she loves to add that little detail, maybe a little bee or insect, or sometimes a little more abstract in the form of flowers, plants and landscapes.
Tuesday 27 February 2024 to Sunday 24 March 2024 at 2pm
Growing up in rural surroundings, Laura has always loved to paint from the environment around her. She has a particular love of Tui and plants. This collection is a combination of these and was created over the last six months amidst all the colours of late Autumn and the vibrancy of Spring and Summer. All paintings are on canvas using acrylic paints, starting with an abstract background on which layers are built and a realistic element, such as a tui or insect, added later on.
Bio:
Laura is a full-time artist from Tahekeroa – a rural area North of Auckland. Her surroundings of native bush and the beautiful birds of New Zealand inspired her love of painting all things nature.
Laura's art style has been quite a journey, starting with pen and pencil and just a hint of colour and very fine, detailed work, sometimes adding a little scene or touch of whimsy within a drawing.
After experimenting with different mediums, acrylic paint became a firm favourite and with this came experimenting with colours and shapes and a love of abstract art.
Laura feels a freedom with this style where she can add shapes, patterns and textures and enjoy how each viewer sees something different in the same painting.
Of course, every now and then she loves to add that little detail, maybe a little bee or insect, or sometimes a little more abstract in the form of flowers, plants and landscapes.
Auckland - in Plein View Group Exhibition
Gallery Three
Tuesday 27 February 2024 to Sunday 24 March 2024 at 2pm
Offering different perspectives on the city’s landscape, the community art group’s upcoming show aims to share the practice of plein air (outdoor) painting with Aucklanders as the movement enjoys growing popularity.
The exhibition showcases the work of the Group, (an eclectic group of artists from all genre and methods) and is a culmination of their year’s paintings. All artworks have been painted on location and reflect each artist’s interpretation of the various locations they have painted, offering unique views and perspectives while also celebrating the role that the group plays in facilitating creativity and making art more accessible for people in the community.
Plein air painting invites participants to step outside and take a look at their city or region, the practice has a long tradition and is currently enjoying a surge in popularity as Kiwi's look to connect with their community and locale while exploring creative expression.
All types of media are used by the artists ranging from oil paint, acrylic, watercolour and various drawing tools. The Group hopes this exciting exhibition will introduce this type of art to the viewing public.
Participating artists:
Nicki Heenan, David Barker, Graham Downs, Merv Appleton, Amanda Gleason, Tony McNeight, Elise De Silva, John Heywood, James McDonough, Janice Skinner, Frances Charles, Jerome Rodil, Siew Tan, Nina Hamill, Sally Heritage, Steve Connellan, Maureen Lewis.
If you’d be interested in joining the group of finding out about its activities, please make contact with Nicki Heenan or Amanda Gleason.
Follow the Group’s Facebook Page @aucklandpleinairgroup
Tuesday 27 February 2024 to Sunday 24 March 2024 at 2pm
Offering different perspectives on the city’s landscape, the community art group’s upcoming show aims to share the practice of plein air (outdoor) painting with Aucklanders as the movement enjoys growing popularity.
The exhibition showcases the work of the Group, (an eclectic group of artists from all genre and methods) and is a culmination of their year’s paintings. All artworks have been painted on location and reflect each artist’s interpretation of the various locations they have painted, offering unique views and perspectives while also celebrating the role that the group plays in facilitating creativity and making art more accessible for people in the community.
Plein air painting invites participants to step outside and take a look at their city or region, the practice has a long tradition and is currently enjoying a surge in popularity as Kiwi's look to connect with their community and locale while exploring creative expression.
All types of media are used by the artists ranging from oil paint, acrylic, watercolour and various drawing tools. The Group hopes this exciting exhibition will introduce this type of art to the viewing public.
Participating artists:
Nicki Heenan, David Barker, Graham Downs, Merv Appleton, Amanda Gleason, Tony McNeight, Elise De Silva, John Heywood, James McDonough, Janice Skinner, Frances Charles, Jerome Rodil, Siew Tan, Nina Hamill, Sally Heritage, Steve Connellan, Maureen Lewis.
If you’d be interested in joining the group of finding out about its activities, please make contact with Nicki Heenan or Amanda Gleason.
Follow the Group’s Facebook Page @aucklandpleinairgroup
Auckland Seascapes by Paul Belli
Gallery Four (Education Wing Foyer)
Tuesday 27 February 2024 to Sunday 24 March 2024 at 2pm
My name is Paul and I've been photographing landscapes/seascapes since 2018. I've always shot long exposure photography but I'm pushing my boundaries with the length of exposures I choose to shoot. Taking exposures up and beyond 10 minutes.
I love the photographs I get to take, not only in my local HBC, but the wider Auckland area. My work usually always involves either water, landscape or both. I shoot in colour and black and white and switch between the two regularly as I feel they can tell a different story in the same scene. How I shoot a scene can also be dependent on my thoughts and mood at the time, as well as the ever changing Auckland weather haha. We're surrounded by so much natural beauty here in New Zealand. I get to use my camera as an extension of how I see the landscape and then print my photos with a focus on the magic I find.
If you check out some of my other works, I also shoot ICM (intentional camera movement), Macro and Product photography, specifically Motorbikes.
Long exposure seascape photography taken from some of Auckland's beautiful beaches.
I've been photographing landscapes/seascapes since 2018. I've always shot long exposure photography but do have a focus in other genres including but not limited to: ICM, Macro, Product Photography.
Tuesday 27 February 2024 to Sunday 24 March 2024 at 2pm
My name is Paul and I've been photographing landscapes/seascapes since 2018. I've always shot long exposure photography but I'm pushing my boundaries with the length of exposures I choose to shoot. Taking exposures up and beyond 10 minutes.
I love the photographs I get to take, not only in my local HBC, but the wider Auckland area. My work usually always involves either water, landscape or both. I shoot in colour and black and white and switch between the two regularly as I feel they can tell a different story in the same scene. How I shoot a scene can also be dependent on my thoughts and mood at the time, as well as the ever changing Auckland weather haha. We're surrounded by so much natural beauty here in New Zealand. I get to use my camera as an extension of how I see the landscape and then print my photos with a focus on the magic I find.
If you check out some of my other works, I also shoot ICM (intentional camera movement), Macro and Product photography, specifically Motorbikes.
Long exposure seascape photography taken from some of Auckland's beautiful beaches.
I've been photographing landscapes/seascapes since 2018. I've always shot long exposure photography but do have a focus in other genres including but not limited to: ICM, Macro, Product Photography.
February 2024
The Annual Tutor & Student Exhibition
Gallery One and Two
Wednesday 31 January 2024 to Sunday 25 February 2024 at 2pm
The annual Tutor and Student show features past and present students and tutors work over the past year and a half. Come down and celebrate our students successes in this wonderful inclusive exhibition.
Exhibiting Tutors:
Sonya Young, Michael Irwin, Pauline Smith, Carolyn Annand, Talia Russell, Elizabeth Walker, Di Toi, Amanda Morton, Kim Boyd, Kate Jones, Sandra Mather
Exhibiting Students:
Rosa Gaete, Holly Aymes, Helen Flashman, Kaye Martin, Diana Smith, Tracey Currington, Jocelyn Alexander, Joanne Keestra, Belinda Van Essen, Sherry Jones, Phil Crow
Wednesday 31 January 2024 to Sunday 25 February 2024 at 2pm
The annual Tutor and Student show features past and present students and tutors work over the past year and a half. Come down and celebrate our students successes in this wonderful inclusive exhibition.
Exhibiting Tutors:
Sonya Young, Michael Irwin, Pauline Smith, Carolyn Annand, Talia Russell, Elizabeth Walker, Di Toi, Amanda Morton, Kim Boyd, Kate Jones, Sandra Mather
Exhibiting Students:
Rosa Gaete, Holly Aymes, Helen Flashman, Kaye Martin, Diana Smith, Tracey Currington, Jocelyn Alexander, Joanne Keestra, Belinda Van Essen, Sherry Jones, Phil Crow
Landscape Painting by David Stone
Gallery Three
Wednesday 31 January 2024 to Sunday 25 February 2024 at 2pm
David Stone has been painting for many years, since obtaining a Diploma in Landscape painting. He particularly enjoys painting the sea in its varied picturesque settings, as well as farm building in their unique rural landscapes. His paintings are detailed and atmospheric. In this exhibition, he has included studies of boats as they lie at anchor and inspire the feeling of relaxed summer days.
Wednesday 31 January 2024 to Sunday 25 February 2024 at 2pm
David Stone has been painting for many years, since obtaining a Diploma in Landscape painting. He particularly enjoys painting the sea in its varied picturesque settings, as well as farm building in their unique rural landscapes. His paintings are detailed and atmospheric. In this exhibition, he has included studies of boats as they lie at anchor and inspire the feeling of relaxed summer days.
The Monday Afternoon Photographers
Gallery Four (Education Wing Foyer)
Wednesday 31 January 2024 to Sunday 25 February 2024 at 2pm
Participating photographers: Janet Munnings, Nick Munnings, Shoan Rickman, Wynn Gemmell, Min Wilson,
Martin Sanders, Breen Porter, Lynn Hedges, Marilyn Rendle, Anne Thornton, Phil Thornton
Group Description:
We are a group of amateur photographers who meet every Monday to take photographs at varying locations around the Auckland area. Some of us are members of the Hibiscus Coast Photographic Club and the North Shore Photographic Society.
We do not specialise in one genre of photography but take a diverse range of images. We also meet regularly to critique our images and this has enabled many of the group to improve their photography, especially as some of our members are also photography judges with wide experience. Many of the group have had success in National competitions like the North Shore Salon, Creative Focus and the National Exhibition.
The group originally came about after some of the members attended a photography class held on a Monday afternoon. Some years ago the tutor moved to the South Island but the current attendees decided to keep the group going and subsequently it expanded on an informal basis. We now have to turn potential members away as it is important to limit the size of the group, it becomes difficult to have too many photographers at each location. However if anyone is interested in creating their own group, we would be happy to help.
Wednesday 31 January 2024 to Sunday 25 February 2024 at 2pm
Participating photographers: Janet Munnings, Nick Munnings, Shoan Rickman, Wynn Gemmell, Min Wilson,
Martin Sanders, Breen Porter, Lynn Hedges, Marilyn Rendle, Anne Thornton, Phil Thornton
Group Description:
We are a group of amateur photographers who meet every Monday to take photographs at varying locations around the Auckland area. Some of us are members of the Hibiscus Coast Photographic Club and the North Shore Photographic Society.
We do not specialise in one genre of photography but take a diverse range of images. We also meet regularly to critique our images and this has enabled many of the group to improve their photography, especially as some of our members are also photography judges with wide experience. Many of the group have had success in National competitions like the North Shore Salon, Creative Focus and the National Exhibition.
The group originally came about after some of the members attended a photography class held on a Monday afternoon. Some years ago the tutor moved to the South Island but the current attendees decided to keep the group going and subsequently it expanded on an informal basis. We now have to turn potential members away as it is important to limit the size of the group, it becomes difficult to have too many photographers at each location. However if anyone is interested in creating their own group, we would be happy to help.
EAC Members Gallery
Members Gallery (Upstairs & Café)
Wednesday 31 January 2024 to Sunday 25 February 2024 at 2pm
Currently on display in the upstairs gallery is a mix of media, genre and techniques.
Exhibiting artists include:
Stefan Fuchs, Janet Jones, Carla Sclanders, Wilson Owen, Marina Fraser, Zane Taylor and Sandra Mather.
Wednesday 31 January 2024 to Sunday 25 February 2024 at 2pm
Currently on display in the upstairs gallery is a mix of media, genre and techniques.
Exhibiting artists include:
Stefan Fuchs, Janet Jones, Carla Sclanders, Wilson Owen, Marina Fraser, Zane Taylor and Sandra Mather.