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August 2024
EAC Annual Members Merit Awards
All Galleries
Important Dates: DEADLINE FOR ENTRY 12 July 2024 DELIVERY OF ARTWORK: Thursday 25 July, Friday 26 July, Saturday 27 July between 10am and 3pm daily NO DELIVERIES ON SUNDAY 28 July OPENING & AWARD CEREMONY: Friday 02 August 6.00pm-7.30pm EXHIBITION CLOSES: Sunday 01 September at 3pm COLLECTION OF UNSOLD ITEMS: Sunday 01 September from 12pm - 3pm or Monday 02 September between 9am - 4pm. |
September 2024
Bronwen Finn, Margaret Graydon and Liz Turley
Gallery One
Tuesday 03 September to Sunday 29 September 2024 at 2pm
BRONWEN FINN
My current work reflects my interest in the beauty of nature and in the process of re-using my own art works from previous years. Charcoal rubbings of wood grains, leaves and branches, underpin much of my work, which is created digitally.
I am inspired by Edward Hopper for the construction and colour palette of his paintings; David Hockney, who uses his IPad for creating art and Andre Derain of the Fauvists, for his use of colour.
I continue to explore the balance between abstract and realism and am always looking for new ways of presenting old works, while incorporating patterns from nature to create something fresh and interesting. I do this by adding layers one on top of the other and then drawing into the resulting art work where needed.
JILL TURLEY
My intention is to represent psychological states and social interaction through the collision of planned intention and the variables of materiality. In doing so, I hope to heighten our awareness of both the strength and the delicate but unpredictable balance of the human psyche and the collective unconscious.
MARG GRAYDON
For me the picture plane is a place of discovery. Basic triangular shapes butt up against each other in a hard edged abstract way.
The painting is made up of clean-edged colour which reinforces the flatness of the picture surface. The triangle is the strongest shape and holds it’s shape with a base which has a strong support. The colours I use represent to me the colour field found in our everyday surroundings.
Tuesday 03 September to Sunday 29 September 2024 at 2pm
BRONWEN FINN
My current work reflects my interest in the beauty of nature and in the process of re-using my own art works from previous years. Charcoal rubbings of wood grains, leaves and branches, underpin much of my work, which is created digitally.
I am inspired by Edward Hopper for the construction and colour palette of his paintings; David Hockney, who uses his IPad for creating art and Andre Derain of the Fauvists, for his use of colour.
I continue to explore the balance between abstract and realism and am always looking for new ways of presenting old works, while incorporating patterns from nature to create something fresh and interesting. I do this by adding layers one on top of the other and then drawing into the resulting art work where needed.
JILL TURLEY
My intention is to represent psychological states and social interaction through the collision of planned intention and the variables of materiality. In doing so, I hope to heighten our awareness of both the strength and the delicate but unpredictable balance of the human psyche and the collective unconscious.
MARG GRAYDON
For me the picture plane is a place of discovery. Basic triangular shapes butt up against each other in a hard edged abstract way.
The painting is made up of clean-edged colour which reinforces the flatness of the picture surface. The triangle is the strongest shape and holds it’s shape with a base which has a strong support. The colours I use represent to me the colour field found in our everyday surroundings.
Holding on by Jacqueline Letham
Eastern beaches in the Hauraki Gulf see the sun rise and rain storms sweep in. There is a light that is magical. This place, this expanse is fragile. One Pohutakawa holds on to the cliff face, it prevails. In this collection of work I respond to eastern beaches. From initially starting with charcoal studies I have developed to a more abstract form. I have enjoyed this journey of discovery with new materials, incorporating cold wax, oil sticks and collage. I hope to share the emotion I feel about this place. How precious the landscape is and the life force, the natural energy I experience.
Auckland based artist Jacqueline Letham, studied art in the UK gaining a BA Hons in fashion and textile design. It is her love of textures and colour, with strong lines and mark making, that give energy and movement to her work. Jacqueline has regularly exhibited at art centres and gallery spaces in the Auckland area. Whilst living in the UK, Jacqueline worked as a designer and craft maker of decorative artworks. These incorporated found objects and recycled elements. These were sold throughout the UK craft scene.
Website: www.jacquelinelethamartist.com
www.instagram.com/jacquelinelethamartist
www.facebook.com/JacquelineAnneLethamArtist
Auckland based artist Jacqueline Letham, studied art in the UK gaining a BA Hons in fashion and textile design. It is her love of textures and colour, with strong lines and mark making, that give energy and movement to her work. Jacqueline has regularly exhibited at art centres and gallery spaces in the Auckland area. Whilst living in the UK, Jacqueline worked as a designer and craft maker of decorative artworks. These incorporated found objects and recycled elements. These were sold throughout the UK craft scene.
Website: www.jacquelinelethamartist.com
www.instagram.com/jacquelinelethamartist
www.facebook.com/JacquelineAnneLethamArtist
October 2024
YAKISHIME – Earth Metamorphosis
Gallery One, Two and Three
Wednesday 02 October to Monday 28 October 2024 at 2pm
Yakishime, firing unglazed wares at high temperatures, is said to be one of the most basic means to produce ceramics. The tradition embodied in these primordial wares continues unbroken to this day. This exhibition focuses on Yakishime wares, as part of Japan’s traditional culture, and presents their history from the earliest examples to the present through Yakishime tea vessels, food vessels, and works that are transformations of Yakishime into non-utilitarian object's d’art, aiming to provide an excellent opportunity to communicate this distinctively Japanese sensibility and aesthetic to the people abroad.
Brought to us by The Japan Foundation
Wednesday 02 October to Monday 28 October 2024 at 2pm
Yakishime, firing unglazed wares at high temperatures, is said to be one of the most basic means to produce ceramics. The tradition embodied in these primordial wares continues unbroken to this day. This exhibition focuses on Yakishime wares, as part of Japan’s traditional culture, and presents their history from the earliest examples to the present through Yakishime tea vessels, food vessels, and works that are transformations of Yakishime into non-utilitarian object's d’art, aiming to provide an excellent opportunity to communicate this distinctively Japanese sensibility and aesthetic to the people abroad.
Brought to us by The Japan Foundation
November 2024
Hibiscus and Bays Art Award Winners Showcase
Gallery One
Thursday 31 October to Sunday 24 November 2024 at 2pm
View the winning artists from the annual Hibiscus and Bays Art Awards in 2023.
Bernadette Ross, Sheree Foster, Susannah Law and Jasmine Reynolds.
Bernadette Ross
Tena koutou katoa
Ko Wiri toku maunga
Ko Manukau toku moana
Ko Manurewa toku turangawaewae
Ko Ngati pakeha toku iwi
Ko Peguero toku hapu
Ko Bernie ahau
Bernie was born in South Auckland on a dairy farm; she was one of nine siblings. Growing up on the farm taught her a huge respect for the land, the bush, rivers, and the sea. These early experiences led her to a landscape gardening career after a brief period of office work. Physical injury meant by the time she was 50, a permanent change of direction was required and a subsequent enrolment into Te Wananga o Aotearoa in Tauranga Moana.
What followed was a wonderful four years of learning the Art of Raranga (Flax Weaving). The influence of Tutor Whaea Bibbins Tangitu in her work, is clear. Bibbins was a master of Porohita and Kete. While doing her Maunga Kura Toi -Bachelor of Māori Art, she was guided by another skilful, Tauranga weaver Rawhinia Gray.
Bernie was the Supreme winner in the Harcourts Art Challenge in Whangamata in January 2020, and won the Wearable Art 'Aotearoa' section in Coromandel in 2014. In 2019 she was involved in the Star Waka installation for the Tuia Celebrations in Whitianga, under the guidance of Dr. Maureen Lander.
She has exhibited in Kura Gallery in Wellington and at present has work in Ora Gallery Wellington, Soul Gallery in Hamilton, Pataka Gallery Toi store Porirua, Omaha Beach Vineyard, Matakana and The Little Gallery in Tairua and Whangamata.
‘The Ancients’ by Susannah Law
This artwork focuses on our native bats which can be found in various parts of the Auckland area and my continued love for native species of NZ. The long-tailed bat is critically endangered and I’m fascinated by these creatures that have lived for millions of years, they are one of the few remaining ancient creatures in our country. The figure represents DOC workers who trap and record information to gain valuable data on the bats for their future protection. They often roost in dying trees which are the dark trees on the right in this scene. I have used screens to pour paint for marbling effect on the foreground trees and water and hand painted the rest in acrylic.
Thursday 31 October to Sunday 24 November 2024 at 2pm
View the winning artists from the annual Hibiscus and Bays Art Awards in 2023.
Bernadette Ross, Sheree Foster, Susannah Law and Jasmine Reynolds.
Bernadette Ross
Tena koutou katoa
Ko Wiri toku maunga
Ko Manukau toku moana
Ko Manurewa toku turangawaewae
Ko Ngati pakeha toku iwi
Ko Peguero toku hapu
Ko Bernie ahau
Bernie was born in South Auckland on a dairy farm; she was one of nine siblings. Growing up on the farm taught her a huge respect for the land, the bush, rivers, and the sea. These early experiences led her to a landscape gardening career after a brief period of office work. Physical injury meant by the time she was 50, a permanent change of direction was required and a subsequent enrolment into Te Wananga o Aotearoa in Tauranga Moana.
What followed was a wonderful four years of learning the Art of Raranga (Flax Weaving). The influence of Tutor Whaea Bibbins Tangitu in her work, is clear. Bibbins was a master of Porohita and Kete. While doing her Maunga Kura Toi -Bachelor of Māori Art, she was guided by another skilful, Tauranga weaver Rawhinia Gray.
Bernie was the Supreme winner in the Harcourts Art Challenge in Whangamata in January 2020, and won the Wearable Art 'Aotearoa' section in Coromandel in 2014. In 2019 she was involved in the Star Waka installation for the Tuia Celebrations in Whitianga, under the guidance of Dr. Maureen Lander.
She has exhibited in Kura Gallery in Wellington and at present has work in Ora Gallery Wellington, Soul Gallery in Hamilton, Pataka Gallery Toi store Porirua, Omaha Beach Vineyard, Matakana and The Little Gallery in Tairua and Whangamata.
‘The Ancients’ by Susannah Law
This artwork focuses on our native bats which can be found in various parts of the Auckland area and my continued love for native species of NZ. The long-tailed bat is critically endangered and I’m fascinated by these creatures that have lived for millions of years, they are one of the few remaining ancient creatures in our country. The figure represents DOC workers who trap and record information to gain valuable data on the bats for their future protection. They often roost in dying trees which are the dark trees on the right in this scene. I have used screens to pour paint for marbling effect on the foreground trees and water and hand painted the rest in acrylic.
All Things Bright and Beautiful by Gillian Jones
My exhibition centres on the love of animals we all share. We all have a favourite whether it's wild, domestic, or even imagery.
What compels me to embrace animals/birds/insects in my work? A visiting Kingfisher, a photo of a much-loved dog, the cat that wanders into the garden and the butterflies that dance thorough the flowers.
All inspiration to capture them in the wonderful art of glass.
My awakening to glass as an option in art was making glass beads in 2016. This opened a world of glass as an art form, Blown, Fused, and Cast .
I loved that Fused Glass could be formed into many guises. Bowls to pictures, wearable to garden art, sculpture to whimsical. Limited only by imagination.
In 2019 I bought a second hand glass kiln, was given a firing schedule and taught myself this most absorbing and beautiful art.
The excitement of opening the kiln in the morning never has never left me, I doubt it ever will.
What compels me to embrace animals/birds/insects in my work? A visiting Kingfisher, a photo of a much-loved dog, the cat that wanders into the garden and the butterflies that dance thorough the flowers.
All inspiration to capture them in the wonderful art of glass.
My awakening to glass as an option in art was making glass beads in 2016. This opened a world of glass as an art form, Blown, Fused, and Cast .
I loved that Fused Glass could be formed into many guises. Bowls to pictures, wearable to garden art, sculpture to whimsical. Limited only by imagination.
In 2019 I bought a second hand glass kiln, was given a firing schedule and taught myself this most absorbing and beautiful art.
The excitement of opening the kiln in the morning never has never left me, I doubt it ever will.