Solidarity - Opens Tonight!

On Now
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.

Up Next
11 - 17 MAY 2009

MEDLEY
Aaron Maffey & Andre Lamb

From Monday 11 May to Sunday 17 May, Aaron Maffey and Andre Lamb will fill Thistle Hall with a sizable collection of works. A mix of print, paintings, stencil, sculpture and aesthetically altered objects, the work shown is a culmination of three years spent creating pieces in a singular studio environment. These are the surviving parts of collections past, long term projects and experiments set alongside recent solo and collaborative pieces.

Visit Thistle Hall on Monday 11 May at 7.00pm for refreshments and an opportunity to peruse the works and speak with the artists.

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