We are fortunate to have four endearing original paintings by Raglan-based artist Hayley Hamilton on show in our current end-of-year Christmas exhibition. Nothing short of mesmerising, Hayley’s imagery and composition in these works draws the eye and calls for much closer contemplation.
A little about Hayley;
Hayley considers herself a painter and an illustrator who enjoys telling visual stories through her art. After the practical restraints of using clay artistically for so many years she loves the freedom of painting. To paint has been her true calling and an essential part of her creativity. Hayley’s work strives for a connection with the viewer. To tell a relatable story is the intrinsic goal. Inspiration comes from life experiences, relationships and being consciously childlike, trying to see without any knowing is her goal, recording interactions that will later be scribbled into her sketchbook. Being a naturally curious person and delving into other worlds through books, films and conversations, ideas emerge that she then works on to become a painting.
“I am inspired by everything and anything from Renaissance embroidery, the family dog asleep on his bed or the expression of a stranger. Through the chaos that this brings emerges the seed of an image that I then work on until I am satisfied.” – Hayley Hamilton
You can view Hayley’s available work via our online exhibition, link in bio, and in situ at over the course of the Christmas Show until December 16. Don’t miss this eclectic and eyecatching collection of paintings and sculpture!
Little River Christmas Show
November 21 - December 16
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Multi-disciplinary artist Jasmine Keir needs no introduction to our audience, her richly patinated copper works are a firm favourite in our space. You’ll find beautiful examples of Jasmine’s copper pieces, along with a her latest alluring and impactful works incorporating brass, on display in our current exhibition - ‘Little River Christmas Show’.
A little about Jasmine;
Jasmine Keir has enjoyed a 25-year career as a full-time artist across a variety of mediums, participating in art events and exhibiting in galleries throughout New Zealand. More recently her attention has turned towards working with copper. Jasmine’s knowledge of manipulating this media has been self-taught, informed by pattern and design elements and the guidance obtained from studying the great ‘masters’ of art. Using a wide array of natural ingredients, and a touch of alchemy, Jasmine creates copper works that reveal a myriad of colours, finishes and patinas, often enhanced with embellishments such as tacks, copper strips, and all manner of objects the ‘magpie’ in Jasmine has collected over time. The nature of this intentional experimentation means that no piece Jasmine produces is the same, each is a completely unique contemporary artwork.
You can view Jasmine’s available via our online exhibition, link in bio, and in situ at over the course of the Christmas Show until December 16. Don’t miss it!
Little River Christmas Show
November 21 - December 16
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A few stills from yesterday’s exhibition celebration, a beautiful turn-out to show appreciation for Robin Slow and his wonderful exhibition ‘Makaurangi’. Thank you to everyone who took the time to come together + celebrate with us; community, art lovers, friends and whanau. Mānawatia a Matariki.
‘Makaurangi’
Robin Slow
June 4 - July 1
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New Rachel Murphy ceramic vessels have just landed in store! These swoon-worthy pieces are a combination of pleasing stoneware form and Rachel’s artfully hand-painted and gilded atmospheric scenes. It’s a breathtaking combination, resulting in sculptural ceramic works to treasure.
Pictured;
Sun Setting on Our Land
(black and white with 24 carat gold)
190mm w x 230mm h
$555
Dreaming of Our Land
(blue)
190mm w x 230mm h
$490
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Come along for a leisurely look at Georgina Hoby Scutt’s solo exhibition ‘Sempiternal Summer’, this brand new collection of paintings is gracing our walls until April 29th. From large-scale sweeping scenes to more intimate works, Georgina’s paintings celebrate the vivid hues and inviting warmth of our New Zealand summer.
“How to express the long, lazy glow of the late afternoon sun as it drapes across the treetops? The shady shadowed river reflections, how they contrast with the dry, bare grasses and the stones of the riverbed. I am taking the colours from the hillsides and the trees and telling their stories.“ - Georgina Hoby Scutt
SEMPITERNAL SUMMER
Georgina Hoby Scutt
April 4 - 29
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A glimpse of the new selection of pounamu and bone jewellery available in-store from Rangiora-based Thompson Carvers; the creative flair and craftsmanship across the range is of the highest quality 👌🏼. Ngā mihi nui Kerry + Amanda!
All taonga pictured are currently available, get in touch if you see something you love. We ship nationwide + beyond, and have flexible layby options ✨.
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Summer may be over but it sure didn’t feel like it yesterday - an absolute stunner of a day to host the opening of ‘Shared Lines’, our latest exhibition featuring the covetable work of four leading New Zealand printmakers; Josh Bashford, Saskia Van Voorn, Ben Reid and Nic Tucker. Huge thanks to everyone who took the time to drop in and celebrate, your support means so much to us 🙏
‘Shared Lines’
Feb 29 - Apr 1
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A few snaps from today’s opening celebration; a fantastic crowd all there to support Janie Porter + Jane McCulla and view their brilliant exhibition ‘Parallel Universe’. Huge thank-you to everyone who made time in their day to come along and celebrate with us and our exhibiting artists, we appreciate it so much 🙏. The show runs until February 26th, make sure you check this one out - it’s dazzling!
‘Parallel Universe’
Janie Porter + Jane McCulla
Feb 1-26
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We are delighted to welcome Christchurch artist Pearce Malcolm to our Gallery, his striking pieces are elegantly formed in steel and cast bronze with a result that is truly eye-catching. Currently on display in our exhibition space, you can view this enchanting whale (and more) as part of our summer show ‘Here and Now’.
Some insights from the artist;
I have always appreciated art and in particular sculptures due to their multi-dimensional presence. The materials of choice come from my professional experience, coupled with a fascination with metals and castings. Although my sculptures are in themselves static, the illusive nature of the design creates a sense of movement or change. Inspiration for my creative practice comes primarily from an appreciation for wildlife and their natural habitats.
In terms of my creative process, I use a mixture of technologies such as 3D scanning and various computer-aided design (CAD) software packages to manipulate forms. Once the model and subsequent engineering drawings and files are created, they are used to create the castings and metal cuts. Finally, I bring it all together for welding, polishing, assembling, and adding the finishing touches.
HUMPBACK
Pearce Malcolm
Corten steel and cast bronze
820mm x 420mm x 420mm
Height of 1220mm in total including timber plinth
$9,500
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