Reuben Paterson and Robbie Fraser exhibitions opening 5/3/15

Reuben Paterson and Robbie Fraser exhibitions, opening 5/3/15 at CEAC

MEDIA RELEASE: For immediate release, 13/02/2015
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Artworks, bold and shimmering before your eyes
in Corban Estate Art Centre’s exhibitions, March to April 2015
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Corban Estate Arts Centre’s two new exhibitions feature a two-room installation by by Reuben Paterson, and a solo show by Auckland artist Robbie Fraser.

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Seasoned Pass is a two room installation featuring Reuben Paterson’s dazzling glitter paintings and sculptures. Dominating the exhibition are exotic mystical animals that resemble a diorama of luxury and jaded decadence, juxtaposed against kowhaiwhai patterning. This blending of modern kitsch and customary Māori patterns explores social and cultural issues through Paterson’s trademark medium, glitter. Looking through this visual seduction, the viewer is invited to imagine what lies beyond the shimmering surfaces.
As part of the exhibition there will be a free art making session for kids on Saturday 14 March, between 10.30am – 12pm. Kids can drop by and make their very own Reuben Paterson inspired glitter masterpiece.

Puttanesca Park is a new exhibition by Robbie Fraser showcasing his latest large scale and bold abstract paintings. Fraser considers his method of developing abstract compositions as akin to cooking. The exhibition title refers to the dish ‘Spaghetti ala Puttanesca’, made entirely from preserved and pre-packaged ingredients.
As part of the exhibition, on Saturday 28 March, Fraser will give a cooking demonstration of this Italian recipe. Join the artist for tips on how to cook Spaghetti alla Puttanesca as well as a conversation about his current exhibition. Alongside Robbie Fraser's talk, Corban Estate Arts Centre will also be having its annual Open Arts Day. Twenty artists on site will have their studios open to the public, offering a rare look behind the scenes at their creative process as well as free exhibitions, art workshops, dance and theatre performances and live graffiti displays.

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About the Artists

Reuben Paterson
Reuben Paterson gained a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Elam School of Fine Arts, University of Auckland in 1997. Paterson exhibits nationally and internationally, and in addition to numerous solo exhibitions, his work was recently shown as part of the Prague Biennial (2005), the Asia Pacific Triennial (2009) Brisbane, Australia, 17th Biennale of Sydney (2010) and in groups shows at Te Papa Tongarewa, Museum of New Zealand, Wellington (2011). Paterson has undertaken a major commission for the 6th Asia Pacific Triennial at the Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane (2009) and for the Auckland Art Gallery’s education centre (2012). He is the recipient of several awards and residencies including the Goyang Art Studio residency: Asia New Zealand Foundation's artist-in-residence (2014), the International Studio Curatorial Program, New York City (2006) and the Moet et Chandon Fellowship, Avize, France (1997). Paterson’s work is represented in public museum collections in Australasia, including the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, and the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra as well as national museums and galleries in New Zealand.

Robbie Fraser
Auckland based artist Robbie Fraser received a Master of Art & Design, Visual Arts from Auckland University of Technology in 2012. Fraser has exhibited in a range of academic galleries and artists run spaces in New Zealand and Australia, including; A Fridge Full of Condiments, RM (2014), Grounded, Faculty of Creative Arts Manukau Institute of Technology (2013), Lost In A Dream, Snakepit (2012). He was also a co-director of FERARI artist run space in Grey Lynn, Auckland (2012-2014).

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