High Endeavour - Norman Sinclair

Thistle Hall is a vibrant community centre in the heart of New Zealand's cultural capital. We provide a community hall, meeting room and Wellington's only community gallery showcasing a range of artists and crafts people, from the established to the emerging. Thistle Hall is located on the corner of Cuba and Arthur streets. The shows on at Thistle Hall Community Gallery are run by the artists who hire it.

On Now
27 APRIL - 3 MAY 2009

HIGH ENDEAVOUR
Norman Sinclair

Opening 6.00pm Monday 27 April.

My paintings create an historical record, and are painted in the contemporary realism style, deliberately aiming at a truthful depiction of the realities I see. I get to "see" the subjects of my "niche" area, the South Island High Country, because I go out on musters, walking through the remote valleys and over mountain passes with the musterers, riding horses, flying in helicopters, and using whatever mode of transport is available to get in amongst the action. I also paint landscapes and the human form, but the people and animals who work the land in some of NZ's wildest countryside are my signature topic.

I would be happy to talk to you further about my work at a time that is convenient to you - before, during, or after the exhibition
(phone: 027-347-1420).

Check out www.normansinclair.co.nz for further information and examples of my work.

Up Next
4 - 10 MAY 2009

SOLIDARITY
Jan Cromie, Angela Rickard, Bee Doughty-Pratt, Bruce Winter

Exhibition Opening:
4.00 - 7.00pm Monday 4 May

Exhibition Hours:
10.00am - 6.00pm Tuesday to Friday
10.00am - 4.00pm Saturday & Sunday

Established artists from Gallery 1847 in Pauatahanui, Jan Cromie and Angela Rickard are again exhibiting in the city. This time they are collaborating with emerging Otaki artist Bee Doughty-Pratt and well-known sculptor Bruce Winter. The result is a stunning collection of diverse artwork which includes abstract, figurative and landscape paintings. Large abstract works in oil in vibrant earthy colours or arresting neutrals. Smaller works in eye-catching primaries or subtle tone-on-tone acrylic creations draw the eye in. This collection is complemented by a selection of unusual sculptures from Bruce Winter – who uses stone, wood, metal and found objects to create his fascinating works – always different, always a talking point. Together these four accomplished artists are presenting an exhibition of talent and style you will enjoy.

Gallery 1847 is housed in Taylor Stace Cottage which is to close for restoration. The Cottage is thought to be the oldest residential building in the Wellington region and a Category A listed building. Hence the Gallery will also close its doors temporarily. This ‘Solidarity’ exhibition at Thistle Hall by artists associated with Gallery 1847, is a key element in a month of innovative Gallery 1847 farewell celebrations. These start with the opening of Bee Doughty-Pratt’s exhibition ‘Still Waters Run Deep’ at Pauatahanui on Saturday 2 May. And then, before the doors finally close, 1847’s celebrations will end with a week of on-site fun and special offers between 18 – 24 May. All those in the arts community celebrate the changes ahead for Taylor Stace Cottage and wish Gallery 1847 well for the future.

Please see http://www.thistlehall.org.nz for more information

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