cliftons wellington art prize entries 2011

Artist: Pip Davies

Title: Clear

Medium: Encaustic (beeswax and resin) and pigment on old kitchen cupboard.

Size: 850mm x 430mm

Art description Starting from an image in a magazine, the essence of it

transformed into a different story, more ambiguous, less sure, something that

can shift around the viewer and take on personal anxieties and pleasures.

Artist bio Pip Davies is a visual artist, always learning by doing. Completing a

Bachelor of Visual Arts and Design has lead her to focus on the figurative

potential of drawing and painting, reusing old cupboards to engage in

vignettes of the everyday.

Artist: Pip Davies

Title: Groover

Medium: Encaustic (beeswax and resin) and pigment on old kitchen cupboard.

Size: 850mm x 520mm

Art description Starting from an image in a magazine, the essence of it

transformed into a different story, more ambiguous, less sure, something that

can shift around the viewer and take on personal anxieties and pleasures.

Artist bio Pip Davies is a visual artist, always learning by doing. Completing a

Bachelor of Visual Arts and Design has lead her to focus on the figurative

potential of drawing and painting, reusing old cupboards to engage in

vignettes of the everyday.

Artist: Jules Hunt

Title: The Village

Medium: Sculpture

Size: Smallest piece 60cmH x 15x15cm Base - Largest 1.8mtrH x 20cm x 20cm base (7

pieces)

Art description "It takes a village to raise a child" 7 piece sculpture/installation, surface

coated to replicate a lime stone rock, the village enables the viewer to become apart of the

work by casting their shadow amongst the architectural reference of either urban city

scapes or maori pa, the intent of the work is to invite the viewer to recognise they have a

role and belong here. The manuka sticks symbolise the heirarchy of age and needs

amongst the villagers ie elderly/infants/youth/adults, the centre stick in each piece

represents the most vulnerable villagers the eldest/youngest.

Artist bio My art is primarily a diverse mix of sculpture and photography, often turning

photographic images and inspiration from them, into 3D objects. I often create sculptural

works purely for the photographic properties and like to install and photograph my work in

unusual and unexpected environments.

Artist: Jules Hunt

Title: “Village Girl”

Medium: Photograph - Blockmounted

Size: 18x24"

Art description This image was taken off shadows from a sculpture

installation "it takes a village to raise a child" a member of the public was

walking through the sculpture and this is the shadow on the wall behind.

Artist bio My art is primarily a diverse mix of sculpture and photography, often

turning photographic images and inspiration from them, into 3D objects. I often

create sculptural works purely for the photographic properties and enjoy

installing them in different and unusual environments.

Artist: Jules Hunt

Title: Make your life a work of .......

Medium: Photograph - Blockmounted

Size: 24x36"

Art description Art sculpture photographed on petone beach with the

wellington hill line in the background

Artist bio My art is primarily a diverse mix of sculpture and photography, often

turning photographic images and inspiration from them, into 3D objects. I often

create sculptural works purely for the photographic properties and enjoy

installing them in different and unusual environments.

Artist: Carrie Burke

Title: Forest Funk v5

Medium: Acrylic/Impasto Painting

Size: 76cm x 38cm

Art description This series - Forest Funk - was inspired by how I 'feel' in the

midst of Nature! It celebrates the textures, the vibrancy and layers of life

contained within a single tree in a forest.

Artist bio I grew up on a farm in the Wairarapa, and I consider myself so

lucky to have experienced the freedom that can bring. The large patch of

Native forest surrounding our home was referred to by us kids as 'The Wild

Wood', and my brother and I spent many many happy days playing there. I

learn't to love just dwelling in Nature, Mum packing my lunch, I would go for

long walks round the property on my own for hours The smell and feel of

Nature all around me to drink in...the texture, sounds and sights. That feeling

is still with me.

Artist: Carrie Burke

Title: The hand of man in nature

Medium: Bronze Sculpture

Size: 60cmh x 38 x 38cm Base radius

Art description Bronze sculpture. Inspired by an illustration brief using the

hand as a metaphor. To me it represents the struggle of our Natural

environment to survive in spite of our 'hand' in it and the effect our

industrialisation has had on the planet. I tried to imbue in the form a sense of

desperation, growth and energy. .

Artist bio I grew up on a farm in the Wairarapa, and I consider myself so

lucky to have experienced the freedom that can bring. The large patch of

Native forest surrounding our home was referred to by us kids as 'The Wild

Wood', and my brother and I spent many many happy days playing there. I

learn't to love just dwelling in Nature, Mum packing my lunch, I would go for

long walks round the property on my own for hours The smell and feel of

Nature all around me to drink in...the texture, sounds and sights. That feeling

is still with me.

Artist: Montess Kuari Hughes

Title: Hine-nui-te-po 2009

Medium: Digital Print c

Size: 100cm x 76cm

Art description

Artist bio My art is based around the past and the many great Maori leaders

that have come before us. It is through their knowledge and leadership that

has inspired me to aim high and gain success through higher education.

Photography and higher education has given me the chance to explore my

heritage through a new type of medium to capture the techniques and

knowledge through the guidance and wisdom of Maori leaders such as Hone

Tuwhare, Ralph Hotere and many more who have celebrated Maori Identity,

language and culture through art. Kei a tatau tenei ao; kei a tatau hoki enei iti

kahurangiThis is our world; these are the challenges we must strive to

overcome


Title: Maui-tikitiki-a-Taranga (A MAN OF STATURE) - 2009

Medium: Digital Print c

Size: 100cm x 76cm

Art description This photography series Maui a man of Stature is a series of

photographs that explores the historical myths of Maui and his ability to

transform into other beings, he who led a life full of adventure a noble man

who survived when all odds were against him. This series explores the

different shapes of the human form & the use of traditional Maori kakahu

(clothing) helps capture the strong narratives behind these myths, which

makes the series more realistic.










overcome


Title: "Between two nations" (2010)

Medium: Inkjet print on Harakeke(Flax)

Size: 1210 1520mm.

Art description E kore e taea e te whenu kotahi ki te raranga i te whariki kia

mohio tatou ki a tatou Ma te mahi tahi o nga whenu, ma te mahi tahi o nga

kairaranga, ka oti tenei whariki A strand of flax is nothing in itself but woven

together is strong and enduring Collective efforts often result in more

meaningful and sustainable outcomes










overcome

Artist: Andrew Ginther

Title: The Wedding

Medium: silver gelatin photographic print

Size: 60 x 60 cm

Art description we are all familiar with our own rituals and ceremonies. This is how we

recognise ourselves in the culture to which we belong and adhere. Perfect photographic

moments are interspersed by the uncomfortable, the awkward and the strange. I came to

this wedding as a barely invited guest wondering what I would find. This is image is odd

and disconnecting yet wincingly familiar too.

Artist bio Andrew committed to photography over 25 years ago. From courses at Ilam Fine

Art School at Canterbury University and Christchurch Polytechnic, there have been

exhibitions and commercial work commissions interspersed with personal practice and a

wide interest in all visual art media. More recently he has tutored in digital photography at

the National College of Design and Technology and at Massey University Fine Arts School.

His work features the frequent use of bold colour and strong compositions. Landscapes

and urban abstractions have become a consistent theme as well as environmental

portraiture and mixed media work, combining traditional and digital photography with

sculpture and other fine art techniques to create a hybridization of 20th Century work

inspired by the cubist and surrealist movements. In 2006 an unusual black and white shot

from a wedding was entered in the New Zealand National Library Documentary

Photographic competition. The print was declared winner and the prize money was spent

on yet more photographic equipment. Eventually digital raised its game and was worthy of

investing in. A move to a full digital setup in the last two years was realized. The latest

technologies for scanning, ink jet printing and Internet storage and display have been

investigated and forms the future of Andrew's work going forward. But traditional

photography is not ignored. Medium and large format cameras have been retained and are

still used for personal and commercial work.

Artist: Andrew Ginther

Title: Imperfect World

Medium: c-type photographic print

Size: 194cm X 184cm

Art description This is a large digital composite photographic work from a ongoing series

looking at the transformation of the mundane to iconic. The search for pattern and unity

reflects the endless human condition of meaningful connection in a world we assume is

made for us but in our darkest moments realise is not.

Artist bio Andrew committed to photography over 25 years ago. From courses at Ilam Fine

Art School at Canterbury University and Christchurch Polytechnic, there have been

exhibitions and commercial work commissions interspersed with personal practice and a

wide interest in all visual art media. More recently he has tutored in digital photography at

the National College of Design and Technology and at Massey University Fine Arts School.

His work features the frequent use of bold colour and strong compositions. Landscapes

and urban abstractions have become a consistent theme as well as environmental

portraiture and mixed media work, combining traditional and digital photography with

sculpture and other fine art techniques to create a hybridization of 20th Century work

inspired by the cubist and surrealist movements. In 2006 an unusual black and white shot

from a wedding was entered in the New Zealand National Library Documentary

Photographic competition. The print was declared winner and the prize money was spent

on yet more photographic equipment. Eventually digital raised its game and was worthy of

investing in. A move to a full digital setup in the last two years was realized. The latest

technologies for scanning, ink jet printing and Internet storage and display have been

investigated and forms the future of Andrew's work going forward. But traditional

photography is not ignored. Medium and large format cameras have been retained and are

still used for personal and commercial work.

Artist: Susanne Kerr

Title: in a rut #1

Medium: pen and ink on paper

Size: 1000 x 700 mm

Art description This work belongs to a series called Domesticated Animals

which looks at the ways that humans display animal-like behaviour in the

rituals and routines of daily life and questions how different we are to the

animals we stalk, or have under our control as companions and livestock. This

work refers to a commonly used animal-related idiom - in a rut- to portray

tension between office workers, likening their behaviour to stags rutting to

resolve conflict.

Artist bio Susanne Kerr is a Wellington painter who lives and works in

Eastbourne. She gained a BFA from Canterbury University in 2000. Painting is

an integral component of her life along with the care of her three children.

Susanne's paintings typically examine issues around language and behaviour,

often with a dark humorous twist. Susanne's current work centres around

thoughts on humans as 'domesticated animals'. Her work has been published

in four artist's books, appeared in NZ Home and Entertainment magazine and

Next magazine, and have been finalists in numerous art awards and exhibited

in public exhibitions. She exhibits regularly with Sanderson Contemporary Art

Gallery in Auckland.

Artist: Susanne Kerr

Title: 20% chance of rain

Medium: Acrylic on canvas

Size: 910 x 910 mm

Art description This work belongs to a series that looks at the parallels

between theatre and life; in particular, this work explores the tenuous

relationship between two individuals - a relationship symbolically and literally

washed away by the forecasted rain predicted by the omnipresent weather

forecasters we so fervently watch for certainty in our daily lives.

Artist bio Susanne Kerr is a Wellington painter who lives and works in

Eastbourne. She gained a BFA from Canterbury University in 2000. Painting is

an integral component of her life along with the care of her three children.

Susanne's paintings typically examine issues around language and behaviour,

often with a dark humorous twist. Susanne's current work centres around

thoughts on humans as 'domesticated animals'. Her work has been published

in four artist's books, appeared in NZ Home and Entertainment magazine and

Next magazine, and have been finalists in numerous art awards and exhibited

in public exhibitions. She exhibits regularly with Sanderson Contemporary Art

Gallery in Auckland.

Artist: Lucy Yu

Title: The Prayer

Medium: Oil on Canvas

Size: 375mm x 755mm

Art description Our memories are precariously preserved, and dangle on the

delicate chain of nostalgia. I pray that these will help us preserve the equally

delicate balance of life on our planet. Knowledge is not a sin, but it cannot be

a blessing either until we choose to wield it and use it for good.

Artist bio Lucy Yu studied art from a young age, and has always been most

drawn towards the human face and form. In recent years this has evolved into

allusive, dream-like visions that are part portraiture, part surrealist fantasy. In

2009 she received her Bachelor of Arts in the study of Film and Art History,

from the University of Auckland. Since then she has continued to pursue her

personal artwork while working within Art History academia, and as a portrait

artist based in Wellington.

Artist: Cristina Silaghi

Title: Boarding Now

Medium: Acrylic

Size: h: 70 cm x w: 80 cm

Art description Collage of acrylic paint on stretched canvas

Artist bio Born in Bucharest, Romania, Cristina Silaghi has spent the last

eleven years in Christchurch and Wellington. Her works have been exhibited

at Christchurch art galleries such as COCA, NG Gallery, SoFA, The Physics

Room, High Street Project, and Campbell Grant Galleries, as well as Temple

Gallery (Dunedin), Artspace (Auckland) and Academy Galleries (Wellington).

She has completed her Master of Fine Arts in painting in 2009, and is currently

studying towards her doctorate in Art History and Theory with the University of Canterbury.

Artist: Chris Johns

Title: New Horizon I

Medium: Acrylic Paint on Unstretched Calico

Size: h: 116 cm x 142 cm

Art description New Horizon I is one of a series of abstract paintings, in which the

relationships between colour/tonal shifts and composition is key. Evoking a sense of a

land/sky srcape it recalls to us the similar shifts that are found within the natural world such

as weather patterns etc.

Artist bio I am a twenty two year old Wellington based artist. I am currently studying my

second year Bachelor of Fine Arts at Massey University, as such my practise remains in a

constant state of change, I have an interest in making art in ways that seems best for the

specific purpose, sculpture suites for one, painting for another and photography for yet

another. For this reason my art practise takes on adaptations as required. Within my

practise I take inspiration from many areas, how ever, this can be narrowed down to two in

particular. The first is experimenting with materiality, this manifests itself first and foremost

within my sculptural pieces in which the formal qualities of material becomes a focus over

any one particular reading of any given work. This also presents itself within my paintings

through my use of un-stretched fabrics as my choice of canvas and also within the textural

surface of my paintings. Secondly I am interested in the interaction between the 'natural'

and 'un-natural' within art, both as it applies to our current world and the settings within that

and as it applies to myself as an artist and my art. Considering that art in any form is a

product of a process or a series of processes, it is unnatural at it's core, but it many cases it

seeks to emulate, comment on or capture some form of natures beauty, or indeed ugliness,

and it is this that is the continued focus of my exploration.

Artist: Helga Goran

Title: parallels

Medium: digital print

Size: h: 40 x w: 193 cm

Art description Digital photographic collage printed on archival paper.

Images of Wellington Waterfront.

Artist bio Originally from Croatia, Helga Goran has been living and working in

New Zealand since 1996. She has been a finalist in Anthony Harper Award

2010 and has exhibited paintings, drawings and photographs with galleries

such as High Street Project, Artspace, D&A Gallery, The Physics Room, and

Enjoy Public Art Gallery. She holds a Bachelor of Science from the University

of Belgrade, a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Design & Arts College of New

Zealand and WCAD, and a Master of Fine Arts degree (Photography) from

Massey University.

Artist: Marc Hill

Title: Moods

Medium: Acrylic

Size: 1100mm x 800mm

Art description View from my studio.

Artist bio Born in the English lake District, currently living in Wellington New Zealand. After

some 30 years in film I now lecture art, film and paint. For myself rtese days instead of for

the creative whims of others. I am profoundly influenced by the unseen, trying to pierce that

thin gauze of reality that causes tangibility "The eyes have only to close for the world of the

soul to open" - Ennead. Incredible how a statement made so long ago is applicable yet

today. The very same feeling that there is something greater to see, to learn, to understand

is still inherent in this modern age. For Marc Hill, this is what painting is about; an attempt

to expose the essence that is too often veiled by what we accept as reality. The pressures

and fast pace of life denies us the time or even the inclination to look, let alone endeavour

to look beyond. Marcs landscapes give us a glimpse of what the soul sees. Whether its in

the quality of light, the formation of the cloud or the general atmosphere of the entire piece,

his paintings offer an insight which is hard to photograph, film, or even describe in words

Artist: Brucena Shona Gordon

Title: Hatshepsut, daughter of the god Amun

Medium: Oils on canvas

Size: 55x100cm

Art description Hatshepsut's spirit rising out of the canopic jars and into the after life

Artist bio I am an enthusiastic oil painter residing in Wellington, New Zealand. In my

paintings I favor the subtleties brought out through each bold brushstroke as it slowly

creates form and shape on the canvas. Each painting is individual and full of energy.

Currently I am experimenting with harsh light of sunsets hitting the mountains and ocean as

it leaves the sky. I use yellows and oranges amongst my traditional Prussian Blue and

Phalo Green. Turner is the artist that has been inspirational to me. I have an affinity with the

movement and emotion depicted in the skies of his oil paintings. Since I have learnt about

Turner at The Learning Connexion, I've spent the past few years studying light, clouds and

movement in the sky, trying to translate what I see, how it makes me feel, onto canvas.

Brian Froud is another artist that moves me. I love his creativity and imagination. I am a fan

of utilizing fantasy in my art and a believer of another presence, which is why Brian's art

relates to me. For many years now I have worked under the supervision of Marc Hill whom

has taught me about quality of paints and pigments. Marc Hill is a former Film artist,

tutoring at The Learning Connexion. He has helped me learn about Artists such as Monet,

Renoir, Van Gogh and many others The knowledge I have absorbed over the years has

helped me grow as an artist and build on my own originality and style. In the foreseeable

future I plan to use my background, knowledge and creativity to educate the next

generation of New Zealand artists.

Artist: Anna Echegaray-Kelk

Title: Seriously Chilaxed

Medium: Acrylic and gold foil on multiple board

Size: 42.5H X 15.5W X 8.5D (inches)

Art description Seriously Chilaxed is a cubist influenced statement on the

fractured way in which we spend our lives and the many scenes that combine

to give us our most precious life memories. Seriously Chilaxed takes the

simple moments of a stretch as the moments in which the future and the past

are rejected and attempts to capture what really fulfills us, moments of slow

fluidity followed by stillness. It says that it is only when we stop and enjoy the

quiet stillness, down to being aware of drawing a breath, that we are brought

into the moment, that we are truly able to enjoy life.

Artist bio AEK is of Basque and Spanish decent, born in Argentina, raised in

Los Angeles, world travelled, now living in New Zealand. AEK draws on her

diverse background and experiences to inform her art. A proponent of lifelong

learning, AEK holds four degrees and was a government advisor before taking

up art full-time. Her art is forever evolving and reflects her distinct love of

experimentation and change.

Artist: Courtney Lee

Title: Untitled

Medium: Ink Pen

Size: 45cm w x 64cm l

Art description Freehand ink pen drawing Colours used red, blue, yellow

oxide, brown Inspired by the possibility and spontaneity of freehand lines to

create an artwork

Artist bio 18 years old Studying Diploma of Art and Creativity at The Learning

Connexion I enjoy working and experimenting with a range of different

mediums to create art and jewellery

Artist: Jacqui Gibbs Chamberlain

Title: Animal Friends

Medium: Oil on Canvas

Size: 1600mm/1800mm

Art description Overlayed images of people and animals

Artist bio My C.V. is on my web page www.gibbsart.co.nz

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Artist: Helen Williamson

Title: Market Catch

Medium: graphite, indian ink, acrylic

Size: A1 (excl frame)

Art description Mixed media painting of a pile of fish heads found at a city

market. A red snapper's eyes stare hauntingly at the viewer from the middle of

the pile.

Artist bio Helen works in acrylics, graphite and mixed media. She is also a

professional photographer, face and bodypaint artist, and offers art

department services for short films, theatre, and events. Helen graduated from

Unitec Institute of Technology in 2002, with a Bachelor of Design (visual

communication major). She has 10 years experience in the creative industries,

in particular as a painter, photographer, art tutor, and Photoshop artist. Helen's

visual art practice includes fine art, photography and illustration. She has

participated in several group and solo exhibitions in Auckland and Wellington,

and is a founding member of The Hunter Collective artist collective. Helen has

also been involved in several community arts projects. Helen is currently

contracting for Weta Workshop in Miramar, Wellington.

Artist: Bonnie Coad

Title: Embrace

Medium: Acrylics

Size: 91.2cm x 61cm

Art description Acrylics on Streched canvas. EMBRACE is textured and richly colored.

Many layers of paint have been built up using old cooking impliments to create furrows and

groves that the paint has been applied over so the different colours make interesting

blended effects. It features two human forms (Mother & Daughter) embracing. Finished with

a high gloss that brings out the vibrant colors.

Artist bio I am a self taught artist practicing chiefly in acrylics. I have been painting for

approximately 13 years. My art is active and dynamic, I use bright colors and texture.I am

house artist for Riverside Cafe in Motueka, Nelson/Tasman Region, NZ. And I am listed

with Art+Soul art agency and Gallery, Auckland. I come from an artistic family and was

always encouraged to explore my creative side while growing up. We lived in a very

isolated area of the West Coast when I was young and had no electricity or modern

convenience's. I think that this played a large part in nurturing my creative side. My art is all

about self expression. I love to experiment with paint application and discover new effects.

Color and texture are two repeating themes in my work. My art is active and dynamic and I

belive it's important to challenge people to experience a personal connection to art. For me

art is about getting a reaction. If my art engages people makes them stop to contemplate, if

they reach out to touch it or return to it for a second look that is the greatest compliment.

Artist: James R Ford

Title: Zach Zapped a Zombie Zebra

Medium: Fineliner pen on paper

Size: 59 x 76 cm

Art description The artist's interest in visual, verbal and conceptual forms of

repetition and patterns is evident in his new series of drawings, Tongue Tied

and Tired. Aural, alliterative pairings and sequences are transformed to visual

forms by laboured textual rendering. The act of writing lines as a punishment

is given a new purpose - the words form intertwined threads, flowing into the

shapes of imaginary knots that loop on infinitely. Ford takes Escher's famous

trefoil knot as a starting point and moves onto to more complex, theoretical

knotted shapes. There is a metaphorical tying of the tongue and a visual tying

of the knot.

Artist bio James R Ford is a conceptual artist whose practice explores

notions of repetition, pathos and idiocy; delving into the activities and

influences of his childhood. His body of work consists of process based

projects and investigations.


Title: Another Alliteration Iteration


Size: 59 x 59 cm









of the knot.






Title: Oscar's Only Ostrich Oiled An Orange Owl


Size: 59 x 84 cm









of the knot.





Artist: Jane Louise Blackmore

Title: this distance between us....

Medium: Oil and Acrylic on canvas

Size: 101cm x 101cm

Art description This painting has been created using a technique I have been

experimenting with over the last year. It is a combination of adding and

subtracting paint within the work. building up of layers and then dramatically

pulling them back to reveal the underlying foundations. The intention of this

work was to speak of our spiritual connection to the land, time passing and

personal reflection This painting really took on a life of its own and the result is

one of mystery and contemplation.

Artist bio Jane Blackmore has been painting for twenty years and was born in

Rotorua New Zealand in 1973. She has recently celebrated the first year

anniversary of her Gallery and Studio, Blackmore Jean Gallery and Studio,

Shelly Bay Wellington. Jane was awarded first prize in the New Zealand

National Women's Art Exhibition in 2007 and continues to gain critical acclaim

for her artwork. She sells her work in galleries throughout New Zealand and

has international clients in Australia, UK and the USA. Jane teaches oil

painting from her studio and continues to enjoy being involved heavily in the

art community.

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