Employing experience from their history in creating artwork's for album covers and posters, as well as a degree in Art History Motion's practice has become primarily interested in the relationship between the aesthetic elements of composition and the viewers gaze. By combining multiple styles and forms each work explores the idea that the aesthetic qualities of an image can be used to create a dialogue between the work and the viewer. Ultimately, Motion’s work looks to transparency in a attempt that this will create a strong sense of familiarity and understanding between the work and the viewer. Hugo van Dorsser chose Dunedin as his base after graduating in 2016 with a degree in Communication Art & Design from the...
Wellington furniture designer-maker Andrew Missen has created a show of one off pieces for us at Hunters and Collectors for the month of November. Image: Russell Kleyn The steel chairs and tables are unique designs by Andrew Missen, who has created furniture for Seashore Cabaret, Maranui and other Wellington eateries as well as many custom pieces for clients he had through his shop NIDUS in Newtown. Missen who is inspired by Eastern Europe; the workers, scrap metal and shipyards, designs with utilitarian, industrial and straight lines. The leather seats are from scraps Missen acquired at a Japanese textile shop in Kilbirnie. The furniture is all handmade in Wellington, and every piece is different. For Missen it is very much ‘vive la...
After her sold out show last year, Sophie has created a new body of ceramic works for her new show that opens this Friday night.
Playful, antic, sometimes looking awkward in the way that life itself can look awkward. Leaving the viewer to be the clever one.
Berhampore, my studio and me.
A follower of Montaigne “Be astonished. Contradict yourself. Embrace imperfection”
CONTACT US for purchases or commissions!
CONTACT US to inquire about purchases or commissions
After his SOLD OUT show last month- we decided to continue Georges' show with a collection of all new ONE OFF works! Please in in touch to buy or lay-buy a piece... (please excuse the photos, its very hard to get as we cant stand back far enough!)
Piopiotahi [The Gates] $1295
Lake Rotoiti $1195
Doubtful Sound $1195
Lake Manapouri $1195
The Landower $1295
George Turner is an artist and musician who consistently creates work inspired by Aotearoa. RGB LANDSCAPES is a collection of one off 'virtual paintings' that depict dystopian and yet recognisable views of iconic NZ landscapes.
The series of 9 works are taken from the most familiar NZ locations in order to form a satirical view of NZ's tourism, agriculture and development and it's impact on these landscapes.
Using geographical data, 3d technology and photogrammetry George has created surreal, dreamlike images images of Aotearoa.
RGB LANDSCAPES is up until September 4th
