december - march 2007 |
| Zeitgeist
Collection of the Artist
9th December—18th January 2007
Opening Saturday 9th December 1.30pm
Zeitgeist is an exhibition of works loaned from the private collection of artist Llew Summers. Artists featured include Tony Fomison, Philip Clairmont, Jeffery Harris, Nigel Brown, Marilynn Webb, Bill Hammond, Philip Trusttum and more. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to view this significant era of New Zealand’s art history. Llew Summers is a Christchurch based sculptor who has been collecting New Zealand art since the early 1970s. Summers also supports emerging Canterbury artists by providing a residency opportunity for graduates from the Christchurch School of Art. Image Awkward Face by Tony Fomison. |
| We bounce back!
Ewan McDougall
3rd February—4th March 2007
Opening and artist talk Saturday 3rd February 1.30pm
Ewan McDougall was born in 1948 in Wellington, New Zealand. He was a meat worker, drummer in rock bands and gained an Honours Degree in Political Studies before lecturing at Otago University then travelling widely. During his travels McDougall undertook employment in ore-mines in Western Australia, pubs in London and oil rigs in the North Sea. McDougall has been painting since the late 1980s and has had well over 40 exhibitions nationally and internationally. |
| A Place to Stand (Commemorating Waitangi Day)
3rd February—4th March 2007
Opening Saturday 3rd February 1.30pm
The question of a New Zealand identity one might argue can be seen as a continuous debate requiring constant discussion and re-evaluation. South Island artists explore their notion of what it is to be at home in New Zealand. What do we identify as being a home ? Is it a house, a piece of land, a mountain or stream? Some may define themselves by the home they were raised in while others may see their home as a way to develop a sense of self which can be displayed to the outside world. Image from Elsewhere by Ana Terry. |
| Zonta Youth Art Awards
9th March— 1st April 2007
The Zonta Youth Art Award promotes excellence in youth art in Mid and South Canterbury. The award is open to all 16-19 year olds normally resident in Mid or South Canterbury. The winner of the Premier Award receives $500, the runner up receives $250 and the third place receives $150. Each entrant may submit two works in any medium. Entries should be delivered to the Ashburton Art Gallery, Baring Square East, Ashburton by 4pm Friday the 16th of February 2007 accompanied by a copy of the completed and signed entry form. Entry forms available from the Ashburton Art Gallery – get yours now.
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| Congo (Sly Grogger)
Mark Braunias
10th March—8th April 2007
Congo is based on a homage to a primate by that name trained to paint by Desmond Morris during the late 50’s at the London Zoo. Sly– Grogger refers to the other major influence on Mark’s work being the history of moonshine whiskey making and drinking in the Hokonui area. While this historical reference is well documented already Mark’s response is unique drawing analogies with the contemporary, predominantly male, culture of drinking in New Zealand. The source of the imagery in the exhibition is the artist’s numerous workbooks. These drawings are transferred and reinterpreted onto canvas, paper, computer and film. “There is a desire to get inside the drawings themselves, to relive them.” Mark Braunias |
 Merry Christmas 
| On behalf of the Ashburton Art Gallery I would like to thank all the friends of the Ashburton Art Gallery who have supported the gallery in 2006—your contribution is much appreciated. Many thanks to our funders this year: the Ashburton District Council, the Community Trust of Mid and South Canterbury, the Ashburton Trust, the Mazda Foundation, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage, the Year of the Veterans Fund, Ashburton RSA and CNZ Creative Communities Scheme. Thank you to the businesses that have provided sponsorship support to the gallery: Talbot Cheeses, Daniel Schuster Wines, Derlen Bakery, Westside Copy, Brad MacDonald Design, Todd’s Ashburton, Kakariki Flowers, The Broject, and Stella Artois (Hotel Ashburton). Thank you to all the artists, designers, businesses and people of the Ashburton community who supported the gallery’s 2006 fundraising event. Thank you to the gallery’s dedicated committee and volunteers without whom the gallery would not run so smoothly. Thank you to the local media who have been so supportive of the gallery throughout the year. Thank you to the artists who have contributed so much to the life of the gallery. Thank you to the people of the Ashburton District for your ongoing support and patronage of New Zealand’s rich cultural heritage. I wish you all a festive yuletide season and will look forward to seeing you in the gallery over the Summer break.
Best wishes Kathryn Mitchell  Fiona Pears and Band
Saturday 9th December 4.30pm
Tickets $20, Friends of the Gallery $18, Students with ID $10
Fiona Pears is a violinist and composer of international acclaim. She has appeared at many NZ festivals and performed concertos with several orchestras throughout NZ. She has released three CD’s and one DVD since 2003 which showcase her unique talent as a soloist and composer. She has spent the last few years performing at prestigious venues around the world, alongside international artists such as Hayley Westenra, Il Divo and Heather Nova. Fiona has also opened for Tony Bennett and the late Victor Bourge.
Books Available from the Gallery (All the following titles autographed by David Elliot)
Mona Minim and the Smell of the Sun by Janet Frame
Pigtails the Pirate written and illustrated by David Elliot
Sydney and the Sea Monster written and illustrated by David Elliot
Sydney and the Whalebird written and illustrated by David Elliot
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