NZ Art Show 2015 - 300 Artists & Thousands of Artworks

NZ Art Show 2015 - 300 Artists & Thousands of Artworks

Sculpture, rocking horses, ancient photographic techniques, woollen sculptures, wet-plate photography, archival prints on aluminium, woodblock prints, ceramics, feathers and blankets are some of the features of the artwork being exhibited at this year’s NZ Art Show. The Show, the largest curated art sale in the country, will feature some 3,000 artworks by 300 artists from New Zealand’s four corners, and some artists currently living overseas.

NZ Art Show executive director Carla Russell says, “We’re really excited about the quality and diversity of the art that will be showcased at this year’s Show. Of the 300 artists exhibiting, 90 of them are new to the Show - so, in addition to some of your favourite artists, there'll be plenty of fresh talent for you to enjoy.”

Amongst the artists exhibiting are Ben Timmins who won the NZ Art Show’s Signature Piece Art Award for three successive years and Catherine Roberts, last year’s Signature Piece Award winner and recipient of the Show’s inaugural Artist Grant. Both Ben and Catherine have enjoyed a long association with the Show and are established professional artists whose work has won critical acclaim.

New exhibitors whose work captured the attention of the selection panel include Timothy Jones and Joe Helmore both from Auckland, Sculptor Matthew Williams from Canterbury and from Wellington, Weta Workshop technician Piotr Wysocki and City Councillor Simon Woolf.

Electronics Engineer Piotr Wysocki and his family, originally from Poland, moved to Wellington to work in the local film industry. They needed lamps for their new home but they couldn’t find one they liked so Piotr used his creative and engineering skills to create stylish lamps. He will be exhibiting five such lamps in the Show, moulded from a single piece of bent black walnut wood.

Wellington City Councillor Simon Woolf, well known for his photographic forays in and around Wellington, has been a long-time supporter of the Show but this is the first time he will be exhibiting. His moody photographic pieces capture the essence of Wellington in dramatic atmospheric tones.

Carla Russell says “Over the past decade, the NZ Art Show has won a reputation for showcasing original quality New Zealand art at affordable prices. The Show provides visitors with the opportunity to start or add to their art collection while at the same time supporting New Zealand artists and the arts community. With some 3,000 artworks on sale and across such a wide array of mediums, we’re confident that you’ll be able to find the perfect piece that suits you.”

As in previous years, the Show is being held in the Events Centre on Wellington’s waterfront over three days. The Show opens with a Gala Evening on Thursday, 18 June, with open days from Friday, 19 June to Sunday, 21 June 2015.

“Each year brings something different, something unique, something unexpected, and something inspired and special. The artwork submitted was exceptional and the selection panel have selected works by established and renowned artists, many of whom have exhibited at past Shows and whose work continues to evolve, as well as that of talented, emerging artists.”

Visitors will also recognise the work of returning artists – Northland artist Janine Whitelaw, Auckland photographer Saehae Lee, Horowhenua artist Sue Lund, Wellington artists Mia Hamilton and Anna Stitchbury and Otago artist Kathryn Pender.

A full list of the exhibiting artists for this year’s Show is on the website, see http://artshow.co.nz/Exhibiting+Artists+2015.

The Art Show is open to the public by general admission. The art displayed is constantly changing so there is always something different to see. Tickets cost $10 each, concessions $7, with children 12 years and under free. Tickets and gift vouchers can be purchased online at http://artshow.co.nz/buy+tickets and door sales are also available.

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