"Cash & Carry Under $500 Art Sale" group exhibition
Until 24 January 2021
All galleries
The Estuary Arts annual Cash and Carry under $500 art sale is a must on your shopping list this Christmas. With hundreds of artworks from small to large scale paintings there is something for everyone. Art is the perfect gift, you are not only supporting a local artist but the gift is unique. Support local this gift giving season
All galleries
The Estuary Arts annual Cash and Carry under $500 art sale is a must on your shopping list this Christmas. With hundreds of artworks from small to large scale paintings there is something for everyone. Art is the perfect gift, you are not only supporting a local artist but the gift is unique. Support local this gift giving season
"Prints on Paper" group exhibition
Gallery 4
07 December 2020 to 24 January 2021
Hibiscus Coast printmakers is comprised of artists from Browns Bay to Warkworth and Matakana. Some of the printmakers meet at Estuary Arts Centre on a Friday morning when the studios are open to members and non-members alike, others meet on a Tuesday at the Kowhai Arts Centre in Warkworth. All of them like to share their interest in printmaking.
Participants – Ann Thomson, Bev Head, Kim Ingram, Katrina Rivers, Lesley Gager, Barbara Croft, Janette Raven, Vivien Davimes, Val Cuthbert, Nichola Holmes, Marianda Twydell, Yvonne Gray, Deborah Martin.
07 December 2020 to 24 January 2021
Hibiscus Coast printmakers is comprised of artists from Browns Bay to Warkworth and Matakana. Some of the printmakers meet at Estuary Arts Centre on a Friday morning when the studios are open to members and non-members alike, others meet on a Tuesday at the Kowhai Arts Centre in Warkworth. All of them like to share their interest in printmaking.
Participants – Ann Thomson, Bev Head, Kim Ingram, Katrina Rivers, Lesley Gager, Barbara Croft, Janette Raven, Vivien Davimes, Val Cuthbert, Nichola Holmes, Marianda Twydell, Yvonne Gray, Deborah Martin.
"Other Places" by Patricia Brickell
Gallery 1
07 to 27 December
Opening Saturday 12 December 3pm to 4.30pm
Painting is my story: Imagination vast: our greatness power ever.
The title and purpose of each work is first established, then I have a conversation with myself, thereafter it feels as if the work progresses while letting my intuition and inner voice roam to see what happens. I love to look at the progressing results which keeps me constantly entertained; trying this or that to see what effect it creates in the overall balanced work. I love the drama of the story when creating. Days, weeks, months and even years are happily spent editing and making changes until the painting is, for me, in complete harmony as the inner voice is silenced. It is creating that is important, not the canvas, until the moment it is finished and takes on its own personality between mind, body, spirit - a being, doing. For me creating -The colours are as words and painting is like making music and magic. It is always a joy to be in creative energy.
07 to 27 December
Opening Saturday 12 December 3pm to 4.30pm
Painting is my story: Imagination vast: our greatness power ever.
The title and purpose of each work is first established, then I have a conversation with myself, thereafter it feels as if the work progresses while letting my intuition and inner voice roam to see what happens. I love to look at the progressing results which keeps me constantly entertained; trying this or that to see what effect it creates in the overall balanced work. I love the drama of the story when creating. Days, weeks, months and even years are happily spent editing and making changes until the painting is, for me, in complete harmony as the inner voice is silenced. It is creating that is important, not the canvas, until the moment it is finished and takes on its own personality between mind, body, spirit - a being, doing. For me creating -The colours are as words and painting is like making music and magic. It is always a joy to be in creative energy.
"Requiem" by Ruth Sumner
Gallery 2
07 to 27 December 2020
Opening Saturday 12 December 3pm to 4.30pm
This last year has brought massive upheaval and grief into my life and permanently changed the shape and colour of my everyday existence.
Over this time my husband and I have sold and bought homes, dealt with broken bones, house renovations, pneumonia and the deaths of my Father and both of our Mothers.
This last was of course the hardest trauma to deal with and as my own Mother died during the first week of lockdown grieving for her was caught up in the limbo that all of Aotearoa experienced during this extraordinary period of our shared history.
This body of work celebrates and mourns my Mother and serves as my visual eulogy for her life, it’s trials, challenges and triumphs.
Mum was an extraordinary woman who overcame much that would have defeated others born into her circumstances and I am grateful that she was my Mother.
Florence Constance Edge (nee Morton) 9/4/1929 - 4/4/2020
07 to 27 December 2020
Opening Saturday 12 December 3pm to 4.30pm
This last year has brought massive upheaval and grief into my life and permanently changed the shape and colour of my everyday existence.
Over this time my husband and I have sold and bought homes, dealt with broken bones, house renovations, pneumonia and the deaths of my Father and both of our Mothers.
This last was of course the hardest trauma to deal with and as my own Mother died during the first week of lockdown grieving for her was caught up in the limbo that all of Aotearoa experienced during this extraordinary period of our shared history.
This body of work celebrates and mourns my Mother and serves as my visual eulogy for her life, it’s trials, challenges and triumphs.
Mum was an extraordinary woman who overcame much that would have defeated others born into her circumstances and I am grateful that she was my Mother.
Florence Constance Edge (nee Morton) 9/4/1929 - 4/4/2020
"The Winner's Show" Estuary Arts Members Merit Award Winners
Gallery 3
07 to 27 December 2020
This exhibition features the winning artists from the 2020 Members Merit Award Exhibition. Victoria Haldane with her expressionistic landscapes, Susannah Law with her figurative style, Lizzy Dickie with her intricate watercolour and penwork, Vivienne Davimes prints, Kaye Sheridan with her modern figurative work, Pam Atkinson with her unique realistic style, Tracey Currington's encaustic and acrylic abstracts and Lindsay Butler's gorgeous glass work.
07 to 27 December 2020
This exhibition features the winning artists from the 2020 Members Merit Award Exhibition. Victoria Haldane with her expressionistic landscapes, Susannah Law with her figurative style, Lizzy Dickie with her intricate watercolour and penwork, Vivienne Davimes prints, Kaye Sheridan with her modern figurative work, Pam Atkinson with her unique realistic style, Tracey Currington's encaustic and acrylic abstracts and Lindsay Butler's gorgeous glass work.
"Eclectic Mix" Din Parker and Robin Scott
Gallery 5
07 to 27 December 2020
Opening Saturday 12 December 3pm to 4.30pm
This eclectic mix of works from both artists creates a visual delight to the eye. The skilled handling of oil, acrylic, & pastel mediums are brought together to portray a rich range of subject matters & styles that would compliment the decor of any property.
Din and Robin having works held in both New Zealand and International collections, makes viewing this collection a must.
Din Parker
The beauty of New Zealand scenery is primarily Din's inspiration, which she skilfully presents in her paintings.
The realism of each piece, a magnet to collectors.
Robin Scott
Robin creates visually rich & stimulating works often representing NZ life & icons.
She is inspired by the beauty of nature, from flora, forna, beautiful sunsets & beaches.
Her primary objective is to evoke an emotive response from the viewer.
07 to 27 December 2020
Opening Saturday 12 December 3pm to 4.30pm
This eclectic mix of works from both artists creates a visual delight to the eye. The skilled handling of oil, acrylic, & pastel mediums are brought together to portray a rich range of subject matters & styles that would compliment the decor of any property.
Din and Robin having works held in both New Zealand and International collections, makes viewing this collection a must.
Din Parker
The beauty of New Zealand scenery is primarily Din's inspiration, which she skilfully presents in her paintings.
The realism of each piece, a magnet to collectors.
Robin Scott
Robin creates visually rich & stimulating works often representing NZ life & icons.
She is inspired by the beauty of nature, from flora, forna, beautiful sunsets & beaches.
Her primary objective is to evoke an emotive response from the viewer.
November Exhibitions
The Annual Hibiscus and Bays Art Awards
All Galleries
18 November to 06 December 2020
Opening Saturday 21 November, 3pm to 5pm
The annual Hibiscus and Bays Art Awards is organised by the Hibiscus Coast Community Arts Council. This year view 105 entries from around New Zealand in painting, drawing, printmaking, ceramics and sculpture.
18 November to 06 December 2020
Opening Saturday 21 November, 3pm to 5pm
The annual Hibiscus and Bays Art Awards is organised by the Hibiscus Coast Community Arts Council. This year view 105 entries from around New Zealand in painting, drawing, printmaking, ceramics and sculpture.
October/November 2020 Exhibitions
Gallery 1
19 October to 15 November 2020
Opening and award function: Saturday 24 October 4pm to 6pm
19 October to 15 November 2020
Opening and award function: Saturday 24 October 4pm to 6pm
"Twenty-Twenty" by Lizzy Dickie
Gallery 2
19 October to 15 November 2020
Opening function Tuesday 20 October 5pm to 6.30pm
This exhibition captures 2020 a year of reflection, loss and hope. Through the artists own unique perspective moments are caught and beautifully presented on paper with ink, pencil and watercolour.
"I'm a picture maker living on the island of New Zealand, specifically on the Hibiscus Coast here on the beautiful North Island. I spend my days here teaching, sailing the Hauraki Gulf and creating. I enjoy drawing all aspects of my everyday life, whether it be exciting urban scenes, the gorgeous people I know or fascinating natural objects I find."
19 October to 15 November 2020
Opening function Tuesday 20 October 5pm to 6.30pm
This exhibition captures 2020 a year of reflection, loss and hope. Through the artists own unique perspective moments are caught and beautifully presented on paper with ink, pencil and watercolour.
"I'm a picture maker living on the island of New Zealand, specifically on the Hibiscus Coast here on the beautiful North Island. I spend my days here teaching, sailing the Hauraki Gulf and creating. I enjoy drawing all aspects of my everyday life, whether it be exciting urban scenes, the gorgeous people I know or fascinating natural objects I find."
"Botanical Treasures" by Melissa Bell
Gallery 3
19 October to 15 November 2020
I originally studied art and learnt to paint with oils during my GCE A (Advanced) Level Art Painting course in England in the 1970’s. I was tutored for several years by Yorkshire Landscape Artist, Peter Brook. I had not painted since the late 1970’s until I took early retirement from a career in Information Technology, which gave me the time to start painting again – a gap of almost 40 years.
In early 2017, I attended my first painting class at the Estuary Art Centre in Orewa, re-awakening my love of painting, now with acrylic paints and mediums. I have taken classes at Kumeu Arts Centre and recently joined a group of acrylic painters at Reyburn House in Whangarei.
In August 2018, I was awarded the Estuary Arts Centre Student Merit Award for my Garden Tui painting in acrylics. In August 2019, I was awarded the People’s Choice Award (as voted by visitors to the exhibition) in the Estuary Arts 2019 Annual Awards Event.
In May 2019, I started tutoring the Creative Acrylics Painting Class (an advanced acrylic painting class for mature students) at the Estuary Arts Centre. My classes encourage students to build on the basics of acrylic painting through the completion of a number of painting projects. Each project was given a theme that provided students with the opportunity to use a variety of techniques and styles, while incorporating different colours, theories and composition concepts. Students were encouraged to perform their own research to prepare their artwork subject prior to class and to think outside the box to create individual artistic effects.
My classes have been very well received and both of the last two terms were over-subscribed.
My paintings are predominantly inspired by nature and I enjoy capturing as much detail as I can to obtain a realistic life-like result. I have exhibited at galleries across Auckland and Northland and have sold many artworks, including several commissions. This exhibition presents a selection of my recent paintings showing a selection of nature’s amazing floral creations. I love being challenged by the colours, shapes and textures that our botanical world has to offer. I hope you will enjoy viewing my artwork, all of which is for sale.
Awards: 2018 Estuary Art Centre Student Merit Award
2019 Estuary Art Centre People’s Choice Award
19 October to 15 November 2020
I originally studied art and learnt to paint with oils during my GCE A (Advanced) Level Art Painting course in England in the 1970’s. I was tutored for several years by Yorkshire Landscape Artist, Peter Brook. I had not painted since the late 1970’s until I took early retirement from a career in Information Technology, which gave me the time to start painting again – a gap of almost 40 years.
In early 2017, I attended my first painting class at the Estuary Art Centre in Orewa, re-awakening my love of painting, now with acrylic paints and mediums. I have taken classes at Kumeu Arts Centre and recently joined a group of acrylic painters at Reyburn House in Whangarei.
In August 2018, I was awarded the Estuary Arts Centre Student Merit Award for my Garden Tui painting in acrylics. In August 2019, I was awarded the People’s Choice Award (as voted by visitors to the exhibition) in the Estuary Arts 2019 Annual Awards Event.
In May 2019, I started tutoring the Creative Acrylics Painting Class (an advanced acrylic painting class for mature students) at the Estuary Arts Centre. My classes encourage students to build on the basics of acrylic painting through the completion of a number of painting projects. Each project was given a theme that provided students with the opportunity to use a variety of techniques and styles, while incorporating different colours, theories and composition concepts. Students were encouraged to perform their own research to prepare their artwork subject prior to class and to think outside the box to create individual artistic effects.
My classes have been very well received and both of the last two terms were over-subscribed.
My paintings are predominantly inspired by nature and I enjoy capturing as much detail as I can to obtain a realistic life-like result. I have exhibited at galleries across Auckland and Northland and have sold many artworks, including several commissions. This exhibition presents a selection of my recent paintings showing a selection of nature’s amazing floral creations. I love being challenged by the colours, shapes and textures that our botanical world has to offer. I hope you will enjoy viewing my artwork, all of which is for sale.
Awards: 2018 Estuary Art Centre Student Merit Award
2019 Estuary Art Centre People’s Choice Award
"The Auckland Watercolour Society INC" Annual Members award
Gallery 4
19 October to 15 November 2020
Watercolour is a painting technique with unique transparency and lightness, prized by art lovers and artists alike. It enjoys great popularity in the New Zealand art world. The Auckland Watercolour Society was founded almost two decades ago with the purpose of promoting watercolour as an artform amongst Aucklanders. Many renowned watercolour artists active in Auckland and surrounds are among its members. The society is well connected with other art societies in Auckland and New Zealand and offers a unique opportunity to share experiences among artists working in watercolour at our meetings. This group exhibition is the annual judged exhibition of the Auckland Watercolour Society, where artists show selections of their best work.
19 October to 15 November 2020
Watercolour is a painting technique with unique transparency and lightness, prized by art lovers and artists alike. It enjoys great popularity in the New Zealand art world. The Auckland Watercolour Society was founded almost two decades ago with the purpose of promoting watercolour as an artform amongst Aucklanders. Many renowned watercolour artists active in Auckland and surrounds are among its members. The society is well connected with other art societies in Auckland and New Zealand and offers a unique opportunity to share experiences among artists working in watercolour at our meetings. This group exhibition is the annual judged exhibition of the Auckland Watercolour Society, where artists show selections of their best work.
"The Porthole Series" by Jane Riley
Gallery 5 (upstairs)
19 October to 15 November 2020
Jane Riley’s artworks reflect her love of the natural environment.
“There is magic everywhere and I aspire to inspire before I expire! I enjoy a challenge and eternally strive to better myself. Once you know the ropes (techniques) you can stray from them. I love brainstorming and inventing with new ideas. I love the peace and magic that comes in great times of inspiration when lost in creating. I predominantly work in oils but am currently finding great excitement pouring liquitex medium to create my Portholes. Shiny translucent effects can be obtained - wonderful for water effects and layered creations! The ocean is a wonderland I try to portray some of the magic of. The Porthole frame edges are my custom made design from wood.”
2020 WINNER + 2017 of the Christchurch Art Show Lawson’s Dry Hills Peoples Choice Award. Riley proudly exhibited in Parliament in 2017. Published as one of New Zealand’s Favourite artists, Jane’s artworks are displayed in various national and international private collections. Extensive overseas travel has amplified the artist’s appreciation for the peace and beauty in New Zealand where she feels privileged to live “The life of Riley”.
19 October to 15 November 2020
Jane Riley’s artworks reflect her love of the natural environment.
“There is magic everywhere and I aspire to inspire before I expire! I enjoy a challenge and eternally strive to better myself. Once you know the ropes (techniques) you can stray from them. I love brainstorming and inventing with new ideas. I love the peace and magic that comes in great times of inspiration when lost in creating. I predominantly work in oils but am currently finding great excitement pouring liquitex medium to create my Portholes. Shiny translucent effects can be obtained - wonderful for water effects and layered creations! The ocean is a wonderland I try to portray some of the magic of. The Porthole frame edges are my custom made design from wood.”
2020 WINNER + 2017 of the Christchurch Art Show Lawson’s Dry Hills Peoples Choice Award. Riley proudly exhibited in Parliament in 2017. Published as one of New Zealand’s Favourite artists, Jane’s artworks are displayed in various national and international private collections. Extensive overseas travel has amplified the artist’s appreciation for the peace and beauty in New Zealand where she feels privileged to live “The life of Riley”.
"Expressionism" by Gaylene de Vries
Gallery 5 (upstairs)
19 October to 15 November 2020
I started painting abstract roughly 2011/2013. Wanting to have some art on our walls at home, I attended an art course run by the gifted, talented and wonderful Mike Nettmann in Kerikeri for a few terms. The opportunity came to also attend a short course with the amazing Richard Adams. I enjoyed and gained so much from Mike, Richard and the lovely ladies on the courses (who were also very talented). My painting was put on hold till last year. I have tried many techniques and styles but feel more at ease with the drip technique Jackson Pollock was known for. I enjoy the pouring and splashing with colours to create a piece to hang and hopefully be enjoyed by others. Thank you for taking time to view my paintings.
19 October to 15 November 2020
I started painting abstract roughly 2011/2013. Wanting to have some art on our walls at home, I attended an art course run by the gifted, talented and wonderful Mike Nettmann in Kerikeri for a few terms. The opportunity came to also attend a short course with the amazing Richard Adams. I enjoyed and gained so much from Mike, Richard and the lovely ladies on the courses (who were also very talented). My painting was put on hold till last year. I have tried many techniques and styles but feel more at ease with the drip technique Jackson Pollock was known for. I enjoy the pouring and splashing with colours to create a piece to hang and hopefully be enjoyed by others. Thank you for taking time to view my paintings.
September/October 2020 Exhibitions
"Overwintering" a group exhibition curated by Valerie Cuthbert
Gallery 1
28 September to 18 October 2020
Overwintering features artworks from a study of the habitats of local migratory birds, eg godwits, oystercatchers, wrybills etc. These habitats are being threatened by introduced plants, loss of habitat through housing developments (and related causes like the silting of the local estuary), predation by stoats, rats and hedgehogs, and climate change. Food sources are under threat, roost areas being lost and/or the birds disturbed. The image must reflect the habitat.
Taonga o te Ngahere features photography from the local ecology of the area. Taonga species include bats, fungi, beetles, weta, geckos, butterflies etc and the little blue penguin. These are species vital to the overall functioning of the ecology of forest, bush or estuary and are seldom noticed. The blue penguin is included here as it and its habitat are also under threat.
28 September to 18 October 2020
Overwintering features artworks from a study of the habitats of local migratory birds, eg godwits, oystercatchers, wrybills etc. These habitats are being threatened by introduced plants, loss of habitat through housing developments (and related causes like the silting of the local estuary), predation by stoats, rats and hedgehogs, and climate change. Food sources are under threat, roost areas being lost and/or the birds disturbed. The image must reflect the habitat.
Taonga o te Ngahere features photography from the local ecology of the area. Taonga species include bats, fungi, beetles, weta, geckos, butterflies etc and the little blue penguin. These are species vital to the overall functioning of the ecology of forest, bush or estuary and are seldom noticed. The blue penguin is included here as it and its habitat are also under threat.
"Brushed Strokes" a collaborative writers and artist exhibition
Gallery 2
28 September to 18 October 2020
Brushed Strokes is a creative collaboration between the International Writers' Workshop NZ Inc and the Estuary Artists. Fourteen poems with a focus on Te Reo, in response to New Zealand’s Maori Language week in September were presented to artists, who created artwork inspired by these poems.
International Writers Workshop was formed in 1976 and is based on Auckland’s North Shore. Its members come from all across New Zealand.
The group co-ordinates one of New Zealand’s leading poetry competitions – The Kathleen Grattan Prize for a Sequence of Poems. As well as poetry, the group writes across numerous genres. In 2019, the group held competitions in Romance writing, travel writing and a children’s story. In 2020, the group’s program is equally diverse with a Mystery story, a Play and a formal essay alongside the poetry competitions.
International Writers Workshop meet twice a month and the writers are men and women ranging in age from their 30's right up to some members in their 90's. IWW’s funding comes from an annual grant by the Kathleen Grattan Trust and members’ subscriptions. The group does not receive any funding from local or governmental agencies.
We believe this combined exhibition is valuable to members of IWW, to the public who visit the gallery and to the wider public who read the positive press that will result from the exhibition.
28 September to 18 October 2020
Brushed Strokes is a creative collaboration between the International Writers' Workshop NZ Inc and the Estuary Artists. Fourteen poems with a focus on Te Reo, in response to New Zealand’s Maori Language week in September were presented to artists, who created artwork inspired by these poems.
International Writers Workshop was formed in 1976 and is based on Auckland’s North Shore. Its members come from all across New Zealand.
The group co-ordinates one of New Zealand’s leading poetry competitions – The Kathleen Grattan Prize for a Sequence of Poems. As well as poetry, the group writes across numerous genres. In 2019, the group held competitions in Romance writing, travel writing and a children’s story. In 2020, the group’s program is equally diverse with a Mystery story, a Play and a formal essay alongside the poetry competitions.
International Writers Workshop meet twice a month and the writers are men and women ranging in age from their 30's right up to some members in their 90's. IWW’s funding comes from an annual grant by the Kathleen Grattan Trust and members’ subscriptions. The group does not receive any funding from local or governmental agencies.
We believe this combined exhibition is valuable to members of IWW, to the public who visit the gallery and to the wider public who read the positive press that will result from the exhibition.
"Rusty" by Robert Brown
Gallery 3
28 September to 18 October 2020
Robert is a local Orewa amateur photographer who takes his inspiration from his local soundings. "I like rusty wood, steel,and our national landscape".
Robert Brown
28 September to 18 October 2020
Robert is a local Orewa amateur photographer who takes his inspiration from his local soundings. "I like rusty wood, steel,and our national landscape".
Robert Brown
"This and That" by Patsy Fisher
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Gallery 4
28 September to 18 October 2020 Ready Set "The 28th of September, it really is all GO What shall I exhibit? I really do not know Acrylics are so friendly - and if nothing goes terribly wrong A painting created quickly - bold strokes that sing a song I hope my paintings are full of sunshine Yes, tha't the statement I want to make There's so much choice of subject - I must get started I can't wait |
Come to the opening
that Kim has organised for us A change there'll be background music - come!! You really must! WE are so lucky to have this venue It is such a happy place You feel the buzz of creativity - in this special place Tell everyone about the Centre - Estuary Arts is open every day Meet your friends here - grab a coffee and view what's on display see you on the 3rd October Patsy Fisher |
"Lovers, dancers and a bit of nudity" by Rosa Gaete
Gallery 5
28 September to 18 October 2020
I started drawing faces at school in my home country, Chile. Then I carried it on trying to portray people around me, my siblings and my friends until I annoyed them. Later on, I joined art community classes and hanged out with artistic people. Marriage, children, emigration, work put an end to my creative pursuit, and I concentrated on life in a new country. But then, when my marriage broke up, I had two old loves waiting for me: art and writing. They offered me a way out of my desolation. I have been in a relationship with art now for 10 years. During this time, I have attended art classes and workshops at Mairangi Arts Centre, Auckland University Summer School, Hungry Creek Art School, Whitecliffe College of Art, Estuary Arts Centre where I still attend Life Drawing classes. Portraiture and the human figure have always been my favourite subjects.
28 September to 18 October 2020
I started drawing faces at school in my home country, Chile. Then I carried it on trying to portray people around me, my siblings and my friends until I annoyed them. Later on, I joined art community classes and hanged out with artistic people. Marriage, children, emigration, work put an end to my creative pursuit, and I concentrated on life in a new country. But then, when my marriage broke up, I had two old loves waiting for me: art and writing. They offered me a way out of my desolation. I have been in a relationship with art now for 10 years. During this time, I have attended art classes and workshops at Mairangi Arts Centre, Auckland University Summer School, Hungry Creek Art School, Whitecliffe College of Art, Estuary Arts Centre where I still attend Life Drawing classes. Portraiture and the human figure have always been my favourite subjects.
EAC Annual Member's Award Exhibition
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NEW DATES: 31 August to 27 September 2020
Judging of the 2020 awards took place during lockdown on 27 August. The artists were notified and all winners posted on Facebook. Winners: Premier winner: Victoria Haldane "Overcast" Oil on canvas Merit winners: Vivienne Davimes, Tracey Currington, Lizzy Dickie, Lindsay Butler, Susannah Law and Kaye Sheriden |
"A Moment in Time"
Photography by the Hibiscus Coast Photographic Club
Gallery 1
15 July to 09 August 2020
Opening Sat 18 July, 3pm to 4.30pm
Photographers include: Paul Donegan, Sean Campbell, Brian Eastwood, Anne Thornton, Sara Spurr, Bas Cuthbert, Paul Conroy, David Brittain, Louise Winterbottom, Mike Grunsell, Roger Shearer
Free Public Workshops
Paul Conroy "Emotions are the Heart of Good Photography" Sat 25 July 10am to 11pm
Brian EAstwood "Landscape Photography" Sat 1 Aug 10am to 11am
Studio 1
15 July to 09 August 2020
Opening Sat 18 July, 3pm to 4.30pm
Photographers include: Paul Donegan, Sean Campbell, Brian Eastwood, Anne Thornton, Sara Spurr, Bas Cuthbert, Paul Conroy, David Brittain, Louise Winterbottom, Mike Grunsell, Roger Shearer
Free Public Workshops
Paul Conroy "Emotions are the Heart of Good Photography" Sat 25 July 10am to 11pm
Brian EAstwood "Landscape Photography" Sat 1 Aug 10am to 11am
Studio 1
"Stratum of ideations" by Anna Molineux and Rachel Schanzer
Gallery 2
15 July to 09 August 2020
Anna Molineux works in a variety of mediums and is often inspired by body form, the essence and energy of our being. An award-winning artist in Printmaking and Body Art, always with a passion for colour, perspective and depth. Anna studied Interior Design in her early years and currently teaches children and adults through her school Young at Art.
A collection of layered monoprints and resin pieces exploring the essence of human energy through movement and emotion whether it be collective, in partnership or individually. How we can empower, rejoice, love and share our positive energy when expressing ourselves.
Rachel Schanzer
Ma te marama, ka matau; Ma te matau, ka ora
Through understanding comes knowledge; through knowledge comes life and well-being
The work in this exhibition is a response to My Covid19 Level 4 lockdown bubble, that caused me to let my gut wellbeing go into ‘she’ll be right’ mode. I found myself seriously looking for comfort like so many of us as I began processing this new normal. Eating food that I react very negatively to lead me back to a low FODMAP diet. I researched and made dietary changes and alongside this had a desire to promote home grown vegetables and community sharing of excess produce. An Instagram page #easy_on_the_gut was born in lockdown to share recipes and promote homegrown produce used in many of them.
My art making practice has intuitively evolved through a process of layering and experimentation. Textures are fundamental to my process coupled with a passion for raw natural hues and a playfulness of bringing colour together in harmony.
Printmaking process in this body of work are a medley of zinc plate etching, woodblock, lino cut and eco printing. I draw, paint, cut out and re assemble to create these tactile art pieces.
My exhibition history began in Australia during and post study and I have continued to exhibit throughout my 28-year teaching career here in Aotearoa.
15 July to 09 August 2020
Anna Molineux works in a variety of mediums and is often inspired by body form, the essence and energy of our being. An award-winning artist in Printmaking and Body Art, always with a passion for colour, perspective and depth. Anna studied Interior Design in her early years and currently teaches children and adults through her school Young at Art.
A collection of layered monoprints and resin pieces exploring the essence of human energy through movement and emotion whether it be collective, in partnership or individually. How we can empower, rejoice, love and share our positive energy when expressing ourselves.
Rachel Schanzer
- BA Visual Arts – University of Western Sydney, Nepean Australia (Print and Kiln fired Glass)
- Diploma of teaching – Auckland College of Education
- Secondary School Art teacher 28 years
Ma te marama, ka matau; Ma te matau, ka ora
Through understanding comes knowledge; through knowledge comes life and well-being
The work in this exhibition is a response to My Covid19 Level 4 lockdown bubble, that caused me to let my gut wellbeing go into ‘she’ll be right’ mode. I found myself seriously looking for comfort like so many of us as I began processing this new normal. Eating food that I react very negatively to lead me back to a low FODMAP diet. I researched and made dietary changes and alongside this had a desire to promote home grown vegetables and community sharing of excess produce. An Instagram page #easy_on_the_gut was born in lockdown to share recipes and promote homegrown produce used in many of them.
My art making practice has intuitively evolved through a process of layering and experimentation. Textures are fundamental to my process coupled with a passion for raw natural hues and a playfulness of bringing colour together in harmony.
Printmaking process in this body of work are a medley of zinc plate etching, woodblock, lino cut and eco printing. I draw, paint, cut out and re assemble to create these tactile art pieces.
My exhibition history began in Australia during and post study and I have continued to exhibit throughout my 28-year teaching career here in Aotearoa.
“Unveiled” A figurative exhibition by Amanda Morton
Gallery 3
15 July to 09 August 2020
Opening Sat 18 July, 3pm to 4.30pm
After many years of travel and living overseas, I settled here in New Zealand with my family in 1997. Family and business needs put artistic endeavours on the back burner to simmer, until a number of years ago when easel and brush began to rule again.
Whether painting landscape or figurative pieces, I am focused on creating a sense of mood or movement. My palate is restrictive, examining how light peeks through the clouds or touches upon the figure. Concentrating recently on figurative work, in particular life drawing, has allowed me experimentation with a variety of mediums and techniques, always looking to push boundaries
This exhibition reflects my interest in the human form, unadorned and unveiled. From simple charcoal drawings through to more fleshed out works in oils and watercolours, these pieces have all had their beginnings in the life drawing studio. They are a moment captured, seeking the viewers attention, inviting a second look.
15 July to 09 August 2020
Opening Sat 18 July, 3pm to 4.30pm
After many years of travel and living overseas, I settled here in New Zealand with my family in 1997. Family and business needs put artistic endeavours on the back burner to simmer, until a number of years ago when easel and brush began to rule again.
Whether painting landscape or figurative pieces, I am focused on creating a sense of mood or movement. My palate is restrictive, examining how light peeks through the clouds or touches upon the figure. Concentrating recently on figurative work, in particular life drawing, has allowed me experimentation with a variety of mediums and techniques, always looking to push boundaries
This exhibition reflects my interest in the human form, unadorned and unveiled. From simple charcoal drawings through to more fleshed out works in oils and watercolours, these pieces have all had their beginnings in the life drawing studio. They are a moment captured, seeking the viewers attention, inviting a second look.
"In Pursuit of the Stars" A group exhibition
Gallery 4
15 July to 09 August 2020
Opening Sat 18 July, 3pm to 4.30pm
To celebrate the rise of the star cluster Pleides, artists share their creative practice in response to Matariki.
15 July to 09 August 2020
Opening Sat 18 July, 3pm to 4.30pm
To celebrate the rise of the star cluster Pleides, artists share their creative practice in response to Matariki.
“Unfolded" Quilt retrospective by Val Cuthbert
Gallery 5 (Upstairs
13 July to 09 August 2020
Opening Sat 18 July, 3pm to 4.30pm
I happened to visit a quilt exhibition in 1981 and fell in love with the idea of printing/painting fabric, cutting/stitching into a quilt and quilting by machine or by hand. In 1983 I joined Brown's Mill, NZ's first art co-op, in Durham Lane, Auckland, selling quilts, clothing and other items.
During the 80's and into the early 1990's I taught fabric art at local community colleges, nationally at invited venues and symposia, and several times in Australia at quilting symposia. I edited and published NZ's first quilting magazine “Pacific Quilts”. And I exhibited my own work at The Pumphouse in Takapuna, and other galleries around NZ. Having “Day Dream” accepted into an Art and Architecture Exhibition at the War Memorial Museum in Auckland in 1985 was a highlight.
In 1986 I returned to full time secondary teaching at Northcote College to help support the family, while managing my art interests at the same time. That wasn't very easy and I had to let it all go by 1992. It has given me a great deal of pleasure to unfold my stored quilts to look at after so many years.
“Day Dream” brought together many different patchwork techniques including fabric sculpture.
“The Next Valley” featured the suburban development of Glenfield in the 1980's.
“Blue’s Garden” was made using a technique of strip piecing I developed from a pattern called Log Cabin.
“Blue's Garden” was a later quilt, using a strip piecing technique that I developed.
13 July to 09 August 2020
Opening Sat 18 July, 3pm to 4.30pm
I happened to visit a quilt exhibition in 1981 and fell in love with the idea of printing/painting fabric, cutting/stitching into a quilt and quilting by machine or by hand. In 1983 I joined Brown's Mill, NZ's first art co-op, in Durham Lane, Auckland, selling quilts, clothing and other items.
During the 80's and into the early 1990's I taught fabric art at local community colleges, nationally at invited venues and symposia, and several times in Australia at quilting symposia. I edited and published NZ's first quilting magazine “Pacific Quilts”. And I exhibited my own work at The Pumphouse in Takapuna, and other galleries around NZ. Having “Day Dream” accepted into an Art and Architecture Exhibition at the War Memorial Museum in Auckland in 1985 was a highlight.
In 1986 I returned to full time secondary teaching at Northcote College to help support the family, while managing my art interests at the same time. That wasn't very easy and I had to let it all go by 1992. It has given me a great deal of pleasure to unfold my stored quilts to look at after so many years.
“Day Dream” brought together many different patchwork techniques including fabric sculpture.
“The Next Valley” featured the suburban development of Glenfield in the 1980's.
“Blue’s Garden” was made using a technique of strip piecing I developed from a pattern called Log Cabin.
“Blue's Garden” was a later quilt, using a strip piecing technique that I developed.
June / July 2020 Exhibitions
The COVID-COLLECTIVE - Creative Life under Lockdown
Gallery One
17 June to 12 July 2020
Opening Saturday 20 June 3 to 4.30pm
Featuring the collective creative talent of our local artists and makers during COVID-19 LOCKDOWN. For many people the lockdown posed immeasurable challenges, but for the creatives among us the time was a blessing, a gift, to create, reflect and explore using our chosen media. Join the Estuary Arts Whanua to celebrate the creative resilience shown during lockdown. Donated artworks will be auctioned, all proceeds going toward keeping Estuary Arts active and alive in the post COVID-19 environment.
17 June to 12 July 2020
Opening Saturday 20 June 3 to 4.30pm
Featuring the collective creative talent of our local artists and makers during COVID-19 LOCKDOWN. For many people the lockdown posed immeasurable challenges, but for the creatives among us the time was a blessing, a gift, to create, reflect and explore using our chosen media. Join the Estuary Arts Whanua to celebrate the creative resilience shown during lockdown. Donated artworks will be auctioned, all proceeds going toward keeping Estuary Arts active and alive in the post COVID-19 environment.
"Can't see the Wood for the Trees" Catherine Mitchell
Gallery 2
17 June to 12 July 2020
Opening Saturday 20 June 3 to 4.30pm
Capturing the detailed character of trees on canvas has led me to create my very own piece of nature in this exhibition. I am drawn to the old gnarly trees that have weathered the storms and are twisted and bent but have still hung on and survived. Going from a realism style to abstract allows me to look also at the bigger extended picture of the forest.
Living locally on the Hibiscus Coast for the last 30 years I am living in my kind of paradise. Beaches and natural bush are in abundance so inspiration is all around me.
I have been painting for the last 25 years but have come from a creative background so have always loved to experiment with colour and texture. I favour acrylics but will add different mediums to get the effects I want.
I have been told my paintings are uplifting so I take that as a compliment. I love bright colour but will also play with subdued hues from time to time.
Teaching others to enjoy painting and extend their skills gives me great pleasure. Investigating new techniques enables me to extend beyond my comfort zone and also inspire my students.
17 June to 12 July 2020
Opening Saturday 20 June 3 to 4.30pm
Capturing the detailed character of trees on canvas has led me to create my very own piece of nature in this exhibition. I am drawn to the old gnarly trees that have weathered the storms and are twisted and bent but have still hung on and survived. Going from a realism style to abstract allows me to look also at the bigger extended picture of the forest.
Living locally on the Hibiscus Coast for the last 30 years I am living in my kind of paradise. Beaches and natural bush are in abundance so inspiration is all around me.
I have been painting for the last 25 years but have come from a creative background so have always loved to experiment with colour and texture. I favour acrylics but will add different mediums to get the effects I want.
I have been told my paintings are uplifting so I take that as a compliment. I love bright colour but will also play with subdued hues from time to time.
Teaching others to enjoy painting and extend their skills gives me great pleasure. Investigating new techniques enables me to extend beyond my comfort zone and also inspire my students.
"Border Line" Grant Whibley
Gallery 2
17 June to 12 July 2020
Opening Sat 20 June, 3pm to 4.30pm
Border Line is a set of works that depict the perimeter areas of Silverdale’s new suburb called Millwater. The perimeter I walked and recorded runs up from Silverdale’s marae and loops back on itself to form an enclosure. A border, by definition, keeps out as much as it can keep in. This is poetic given the strict borders New Zealand now as a whole wants to enforce. The exhibited works capture that terrain where the urban and industrial developments meet the rural. Millwater, where I have lived for a year, epitomizes the changes in our culture and land and the enormous population growth of the last decade in New Zealand. Uniformly framed behind cheap Warehouse presentation frames, the collective result in the exhibition reads like fragments of Biblical text on the metaphysical and eternal. In my landscapes, I express my visual conviction in New Zealand’s bi-cultural heritage and future. I was inspired seeing the hand written Biblical texts of the prophet Te Kooti, a Maori prophet and war lord who once lived in New Zealand, so have taken to writing fragments of scripture below my landscapes.
17 June to 12 July 2020
Opening Sat 20 June, 3pm to 4.30pm
Border Line is a set of works that depict the perimeter areas of Silverdale’s new suburb called Millwater. The perimeter I walked and recorded runs up from Silverdale’s marae and loops back on itself to form an enclosure. A border, by definition, keeps out as much as it can keep in. This is poetic given the strict borders New Zealand now as a whole wants to enforce. The exhibited works capture that terrain where the urban and industrial developments meet the rural. Millwater, where I have lived for a year, epitomizes the changes in our culture and land and the enormous population growth of the last decade in New Zealand. Uniformly framed behind cheap Warehouse presentation frames, the collective result in the exhibition reads like fragments of Biblical text on the metaphysical and eternal. In my landscapes, I express my visual conviction in New Zealand’s bi-cultural heritage and future. I was inspired seeing the hand written Biblical texts of the prophet Te Kooti, a Maori prophet and war lord who once lived in New Zealand, so have taken to writing fragments of scripture below my landscapes.
"Tiritiri Matangi Island Ark - tribute exhibition" by Valerie Cuthbert
Gallery 4
17 June to 12 July 2020
Opening Saturday 20 June 3 to 5pm
Printmaker Valerie Cuthbert showcases her new prints in this tribute exhibition to the rich diversity of Tiritiri Matangi.
17 June to 12 July 2020
Opening Saturday 20 June 3 to 5pm
Printmaker Valerie Cuthbert showcases her new prints in this tribute exhibition to the rich diversity of Tiritiri Matangi.
"Our Lands" Robert Brown
Cafe Walls
15 June to 12 July 2020
Like most young boys growing up on Auckland's North Shore, I have had a life-long journey with the sea sailing around the world with my family in the early 1980's. I am a emerging artist working with pen and watercolour pencil and I am self tight (apart from School C and YouTube videos). I get my inspiration from the Northland and Coromandel Coastlines, Pohutukawas, the theme of old buildings seem to currently dominate my work. I have work at Red Door Gallery Waipu.
Robert uses drafting pens in different sizes nibs from 0.010 to 0.5 and watercolour pencils on fabriano Bristol paper. Robert references his own photography whilst working and aims to create realism in his drawings.
15 June to 12 July 2020
Like most young boys growing up on Auckland's North Shore, I have had a life-long journey with the sea sailing around the world with my family in the early 1980's. I am a emerging artist working with pen and watercolour pencil and I am self tight (apart from School C and YouTube videos). I get my inspiration from the Northland and Coromandel Coastlines, Pohutukawas, the theme of old buildings seem to currently dominate my work. I have work at Red Door Gallery Waipu.
Robert uses drafting pens in different sizes nibs from 0.010 to 0.5 and watercolour pencils on fabriano Bristol paper. Robert references his own photography whilst working and aims to create realism in his drawings.
The Hibiscus Coast Arts Trail Showcase
Gallery 1, 2 and 3
14 May to 14 June 2020
Featuring the participating artists from the Hibiscus Coastal area who took part in the first Hibiscus Coast Arts Trails.
Artists include: Amanda Moore, Bev Head, Brian Millard, Di Hillas, Di Reynolds, Fiona Lander, Heather Matthews, Ingrid Boot, Jasper Boer, Jude Howker, Karen Strong, Kym Burke, Lindsay Hey, Neil Hey, Laura Layton, Linley Quinlan, Neville Bradley, Pauline Smith, Robin Midgley, Suzannah Law, Treena Wilton, Val Cuthbert and the Hibiscus Coast Arts group.
14 May to 14 June 2020
Featuring the participating artists from the Hibiscus Coastal area who took part in the first Hibiscus Coast Arts Trails.
Artists include: Amanda Moore, Bev Head, Brian Millard, Di Hillas, Di Reynolds, Fiona Lander, Heather Matthews, Ingrid Boot, Jasper Boer, Jude Howker, Karen Strong, Kym Burke, Lindsay Hey, Neil Hey, Laura Layton, Linley Quinlan, Neville Bradley, Pauline Smith, Robin Midgley, Suzannah Law, Treena Wilton, Val Cuthbert and the Hibiscus Coast Arts group.
The annual Cash and Carry - Auckland Watercolour Society
Gallery 4 (Education Wing Foyer)
14 May to 14 June 2020
This group exhibition is the annual cash-and-carry exhibition of the Auckland Watercolour Society, featuring framed and unframed work. Watercolour is a painting technique with unique transparency and lightness, prized by art lovers and artists alike. It enjoys great popularity in the New Zealand art world.
The Auckland Watercolour Society
- has monthly meetings
- is always open for new members
- runs workshops for beginners as well as advanced watercolourists
- organises judged as well as open exhibitions.
The Auckland Watercolour Society was founded almost two decades ago with the purpose of promoting watercolour as an artform amongst Aucklanders. Many renowned watercolour artists active in Auckland and surrounds are among its members. The society is well connected with other art societies in Auckland and New Zealand and offers a unique opportunity to share experiences among artists working in watercolour at our meetings.
14 May to 14 June 2020
This group exhibition is the annual cash-and-carry exhibition of the Auckland Watercolour Society, featuring framed and unframed work. Watercolour is a painting technique with unique transparency and lightness, prized by art lovers and artists alike. It enjoys great popularity in the New Zealand art world.
The Auckland Watercolour Society
- has monthly meetings
- is always open for new members
- runs workshops for beginners as well as advanced watercolourists
- organises judged as well as open exhibitions.
The Auckland Watercolour Society was founded almost two decades ago with the purpose of promoting watercolour as an artform amongst Aucklanders. Many renowned watercolour artists active in Auckland and surrounds are among its members. The society is well connected with other art societies in Auckland and New Zealand and offers a unique opportunity to share experiences among artists working in watercolour at our meetings.
March 2020 Exhibitions
" Passion in Creation III" (Dot-Painting) by Freeman Hau
Gallery 1, 2 and 3
26 February to 22 March 2020
All artwork is for sale, please contact the Manager on [email protected] to make a purchase. Inquire about our wrapping and couriering service.
First time exhibitor at Estuary Arts, Freeman aims to connect people through the power of art. Freeman uses imagery and symbols from ancient mythology, infused with mysticism. The theme of “If we give spirits a form, we become independent”, plays a key role in his artwork. Freeman has been painting for more than 45 years and In 2002 completed a Diploma of Art and Creativity (Honours) from TLC Wellington NZ. "My technique had evolved as I explore themes within the realm of natural and human activity with a variety of subject matters, both divine and earthly, that speak visually to the soul. My works, created on canvases, reflect a distinctive style of countless dots and a unique pigment technique inspired by surrealism, primitive art and South Pacific cultures."
Part One: Original paintings and 3D works.
Created with different subjects and media using a small brush to create distinct dots of colour or strokes to build the effect of rich colours, shapes and patterns.
Part Two : “An Epic Journey”- Original oil dot-painting
In 2002, Freeman changed his artistic direction. Influenced by the story of Adam and Eve, Freeman asks the viewer to consider the connections between the concepts of Earth, Humanity, History, Soul and Art. These 12 dot-paintings were completed over a period of 10 years. A feature of this series is the dynamic unconstrained patterns created by colour, form and energy. For Freeman, the human figure could be painted orange, red or white, while other shapes are rendered in solid colours.
26 February to 22 March 2020
All artwork is for sale, please contact the Manager on [email protected] to make a purchase. Inquire about our wrapping and couriering service.
First time exhibitor at Estuary Arts, Freeman aims to connect people through the power of art. Freeman uses imagery and symbols from ancient mythology, infused with mysticism. The theme of “If we give spirits a form, we become independent”, plays a key role in his artwork. Freeman has been painting for more than 45 years and In 2002 completed a Diploma of Art and Creativity (Honours) from TLC Wellington NZ. "My technique had evolved as I explore themes within the realm of natural and human activity with a variety of subject matters, both divine and earthly, that speak visually to the soul. My works, created on canvases, reflect a distinctive style of countless dots and a unique pigment technique inspired by surrealism, primitive art and South Pacific cultures."
Part One: Original paintings and 3D works.
Created with different subjects and media using a small brush to create distinct dots of colour or strokes to build the effect of rich colours, shapes and patterns.
Part Two : “An Epic Journey”- Original oil dot-painting
In 2002, Freeman changed his artistic direction. Influenced by the story of Adam and Eve, Freeman asks the viewer to consider the connections between the concepts of Earth, Humanity, History, Soul and Art. These 12 dot-paintings were completed over a period of 10 years. A feature of this series is the dynamic unconstrained patterns created by colour, form and energy. For Freeman, the human figure could be painted orange, red or white, while other shapes are rendered in solid colours.
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Group Shows
2016, “Artspaces” MAC, Auckland. 2011, NZ Art Guild. MAC, Auckland. 2004, Charity for Ronald McDonald House, Pukekohe, Auckland. 1996, Arthritis Foundation of New Zealand. Hawke’s Bay. |
Exhibitions (Freeman & Grace)
2019 “Passion in Creation II”, ArtsPost, Hamilton, Waikato. 2018 “Passion in Creation”, MAC, Auckland. Solo Exhibitions 2003 “Passions in Pixels”, Kingsland Central Studios, Auckland. 2003 “Delightful Birds and Pets”, Edward Gallery, Thames, Coromandel. |
"The Pouring Gallery" by Paula Wheeler
Gallery 4 (Education Wing Foyer)
26 February to 22 March 2020
All artwork is for sale, please contact the Manager on [email protected] to make a purchase. Inquire about our wrapping and couriering service.
These paintings are my expressions of movement and colour, representing my beautiful surroundings, which provide the backdrop to life here on the coast. My intention is to bring a smile to the faces of gallery visitors and create visually stunning pieces that can provide modern character to enhance their homes.
Paula Wheeler is a self-taught artist. Currently working with poured acrylics. The technique of pouring acrylics creates patterns that often mimic those found in the natural world, like the movement found in ocean waves, reflections, spirals in unfurling ferns, cloud formations, or even galaxies in outer space.
Born in England and emigrated to New Zealand in 2007, Paula has enjoyed living on the Hibiscus Coast, from the Whangaparaoa Peninsula to rural Wainui and now Hatfields Beach. Always creative, from the edible art of icing wedding and celebration cakes, to interior home design and decor. Also a wife and mother of two grown young men, and keen recreational cyclist, especially cross country mountain biking.
26 February to 22 March 2020
All artwork is for sale, please contact the Manager on [email protected] to make a purchase. Inquire about our wrapping and couriering service.
These paintings are my expressions of movement and colour, representing my beautiful surroundings, which provide the backdrop to life here on the coast. My intention is to bring a smile to the faces of gallery visitors and create visually stunning pieces that can provide modern character to enhance their homes.
Paula Wheeler is a self-taught artist. Currently working with poured acrylics. The technique of pouring acrylics creates patterns that often mimic those found in the natural world, like the movement found in ocean waves, reflections, spirals in unfurling ferns, cloud formations, or even galaxies in outer space.
Born in England and emigrated to New Zealand in 2007, Paula has enjoyed living on the Hibiscus Coast, from the Whangaparaoa Peninsula to rural Wainui and now Hatfields Beach. Always creative, from the edible art of icing wedding and celebration cakes, to interior home design and decor. Also a wife and mother of two grown young men, and keen recreational cyclist, especially cross country mountain biking.
EACT Staff and Tutor Showcase
Gallery 5 (Upstairs)
26 February to 22 March 2020
Opening function Saturday 29 Feb 3 to 5pm
Featuring a range of current staff and tutors artwork. Artists include Bev Head, Di Toi, Fiona Gray, Ginette Wang, Gregory James, Jo Bain, Jude Howker, Kim Boyd, Melissa Bell, Nell Nutsford, Pauline Smith, Scott Patience, Sonya Young, Strahan Clarke, Talia Russell, Tracey Currington and Val Cuthbert.
26 February to 22 March 2020
Opening function Saturday 29 Feb 3 to 5pm
Featuring a range of current staff and tutors artwork. Artists include Bev Head, Di Toi, Fiona Gray, Ginette Wang, Gregory James, Jo Bain, Jude Howker, Kim Boyd, Melissa Bell, Nell Nutsford, Pauline Smith, Scott Patience, Sonya Young, Strahan Clarke, Talia Russell, Tracey Currington and Val Cuthbert.
February 2020 Exhibitions
“Cut from a Different Cloth”
Textile Art : A Retrospective by Lyn Dyson
Gallery 1 and 2
30 January to 23 February 2020
Opening Function Saturday 01 Feb 3pm to 5pm
Lyn learnt oil painting as a teenager and continued being active as a painter. Later she spent 28 years in Austria During this time she completed a diploma in acrylic painting and visited most of the major art Galleries in Europe. This cemented a knowledge of art eras, particularly impressionism and expressionism.
Lyn creates quilts using a method similar to collage. Small squares or oblongs are carefully pieced together to create forms and
movement in order that colour changes flow and the overall effect in her quilts is not static.
30 January to 23 February 2020
Opening Function Saturday 01 Feb 3pm to 5pm
Lyn learnt oil painting as a teenager and continued being active as a painter. Later she spent 28 years in Austria During this time she completed a diploma in acrylic painting and visited most of the major art Galleries in Europe. This cemented a knowledge of art eras, particularly impressionism and expressionism.
Lyn creates quilts using a method similar to collage. Small squares or oblongs are carefully pieced together to create forms and
movement in order that colour changes flow and the overall effect in her quilts is not static.
"Yin and Yang" by Ulemj Glamuzina
Gallery 3
30 January to 23 February 2020
Opening Function Saturday 01 Feb 3pm to 5pm
Ulemj developed a fascination with people and the beauty of the natural world from a young age. She began capturing her impressions and producing hundreds of pencil drawings in kindergarten and primary school in her birthplace, Mongolia.
Her extensive travels, and time spent living in different regions of the world, enabled her to explore this fascination across cultures. During her 20’s, following her formal studies, Ulemj began working with watercolour pencils and then began exploring oils. During this period, her main concern was to refine her technique by striving for perfection through the creation of elaborate realistic paintings of people.
Her travels and fascination with people have led Ulemj to learn multiple languages and to develop an understanding and appreciation of various cultures and beliefs. Ulemj arrived in New Zealand in 2006 and now lives and works in Tauranga with her young family.
In recent years, Ulemj has been exploring a range of mediums including ink, charcoal, watercolour, pastels - often using combinations of these, to portray the complexities of ‘the individual’. Her portrait paintings are observed impressions, often conveyed through messy lines and the use of mixed media. Through her art, she captures the multi-layered essence of an individual and provides a glimpse of the soul. Contrary to some cultural beliefs that human images can capture a soul, Ulemj believes her art helps to unleash it.
In the world today, falseness and separation can create barriers between people. Human diversity and individuality are given priority. Through studying the individual, Ulemj has realised that beneath the surface layers, we are all ONE. The true essence shared by all is singular. Ulemj is drawn to that true connection, of belonging and sincerity. Her profound desire is to connect with individuals through her art and for viewers to experience a union with the underlying essence.
Our inseparable connection to mother nature is explored in Ulemj’s most recent artwork through the incorporation of natural elements and is influenced by Ulemj’s recent journey into the role of motherhood.
30 January to 23 February 2020
Opening Function Saturday 01 Feb 3pm to 5pm
Ulemj developed a fascination with people and the beauty of the natural world from a young age. She began capturing her impressions and producing hundreds of pencil drawings in kindergarten and primary school in her birthplace, Mongolia.
Her extensive travels, and time spent living in different regions of the world, enabled her to explore this fascination across cultures. During her 20’s, following her formal studies, Ulemj began working with watercolour pencils and then began exploring oils. During this period, her main concern was to refine her technique by striving for perfection through the creation of elaborate realistic paintings of people.
Her travels and fascination with people have led Ulemj to learn multiple languages and to develop an understanding and appreciation of various cultures and beliefs. Ulemj arrived in New Zealand in 2006 and now lives and works in Tauranga with her young family.
In recent years, Ulemj has been exploring a range of mediums including ink, charcoal, watercolour, pastels - often using combinations of these, to portray the complexities of ‘the individual’. Her portrait paintings are observed impressions, often conveyed through messy lines and the use of mixed media. Through her art, she captures the multi-layered essence of an individual and provides a glimpse of the soul. Contrary to some cultural beliefs that human images can capture a soul, Ulemj believes her art helps to unleash it.
In the world today, falseness and separation can create barriers between people. Human diversity and individuality are given priority. Through studying the individual, Ulemj has realised that beneath the surface layers, we are all ONE. The true essence shared by all is singular. Ulemj is drawn to that true connection, of belonging and sincerity. Her profound desire is to connect with individuals through her art and for viewers to experience a union with the underlying essence.
Our inseparable connection to mother nature is explored in Ulemj’s most recent artwork through the incorporation of natural elements and is influenced by Ulemj’s recent journey into the role of motherhood.
"Abstraction" by Wilson Owen
Gallery 4 (Education Wing Foyer)
30 January to 23 February 2020
Opening Function Saturday 01 Feb 3pm to 5pm
After his very successful inaugural solo exhibition in early 2019 which resulted in excellent sales, Wilson Owen is back with more of his large colourful abstracts. An early stage painter who got his start with lessons at Estuary Arts Centre less than four years ago, Wilson continues his exploration of the abstract palette. Once again his passion for colour will be on show.
As the weather warms up I am busy preparing for the summer exhibitions at the Estuary Arts Centre.
My studio ( formerly known as The Garage ) is cluttered with new work and I am trying desperately NOT to splash paint on Mrs Owen';s Mini Cooper, which she insists has rights to half the garage. My exhibits this summer will include my second solo exhibition at Estuary Arts starting late January and running through February. This year 's sales of 60% at my solo exhibition were pretty much a record for an Estuary Arts solo show - so I would love to match that again.
30 January to 23 February 2020
Opening Function Saturday 01 Feb 3pm to 5pm
After his very successful inaugural solo exhibition in early 2019 which resulted in excellent sales, Wilson Owen is back with more of his large colourful abstracts. An early stage painter who got his start with lessons at Estuary Arts Centre less than four years ago, Wilson continues his exploration of the abstract palette. Once again his passion for colour will be on show.
As the weather warms up I am busy preparing for the summer exhibitions at the Estuary Arts Centre.
My studio ( formerly known as The Garage ) is cluttered with new work and I am trying desperately NOT to splash paint on Mrs Owen';s Mini Cooper, which she insists has rights to half the garage. My exhibits this summer will include my second solo exhibition at Estuary Arts starting late January and running through February. This year 's sales of 60% at my solo exhibition were pretty much a record for an Estuary Arts solo show - so I would love to match that again.
"Feathers of Aotearoa" by Rebecca McLeod
Gallery 5 (Upstairs)
30 January to 23 February 2020
Opening Function Saturday 01 Feb 3pm to 5pm
Intricate New Zealand native birds painted on feathers creates a journey for the viewer to experience natural Aotearoa. This series shows New Zealand's unique bird-life in their natural habitats, playing with parallels to museum displays by preserving our bird-life behind glass. Our beautiful native birds wont last forever if we don't take care of them and their environment and these works are a way of showing how precious they are in a different and unique way.
Rebecca Mcleod, a recent Fine Arts graduate from the University of Canterbury is based in Christchurch, New Zealand. She grew up in Auckland next to a native bush where friendly Piwakawaka, Kereru and Tui were regulars around her home which, as well as her dad being a bird-photographer, is what inspired her love of painting New Zealand birds. She would often find herself studying their mannerisms and different personalities and tries to reflect their character in all of her works. Using nature and natural resources in her paintings has also been a key part in her works, but it wasn’t until 2017 when she examined a feather she found and wondered if she could paint on it that she took “using nature in her works” to a whole new level. All of the feathers and wood in her works are sourced completely naturally and she hopes that it can take viewers seeing the beauty of New Zealand’s unique birdlife to a whole new level.
30 January to 23 February 2020
Opening Function Saturday 01 Feb 3pm to 5pm
Intricate New Zealand native birds painted on feathers creates a journey for the viewer to experience natural Aotearoa. This series shows New Zealand's unique bird-life in their natural habitats, playing with parallels to museum displays by preserving our bird-life behind glass. Our beautiful native birds wont last forever if we don't take care of them and their environment and these works are a way of showing how precious they are in a different and unique way.
Rebecca Mcleod, a recent Fine Arts graduate from the University of Canterbury is based in Christchurch, New Zealand. She grew up in Auckland next to a native bush where friendly Piwakawaka, Kereru and Tui were regulars around her home which, as well as her dad being a bird-photographer, is what inspired her love of painting New Zealand birds. She would often find herself studying their mannerisms and different personalities and tries to reflect their character in all of her works. Using nature and natural resources in her paintings has also been a key part in her works, but it wasn’t until 2017 when she examined a feather she found and wondered if she could paint on it that she took “using nature in her works” to a whole new level. All of the feathers and wood in her works are sourced completely naturally and she hopes that it can take viewers seeing the beauty of New Zealand’s unique birdlife to a whole new level.
