Giving the gift of art and framing: Windsor Gallery
So, you’re getting married – congratulations! If you’re like many other couples who already have a home and its contents, why not consider something extra special, like your own piece of art or beautiful framing for all your wedding photos? At Windsor Gallery, couples can start a wedding registry for artwork, framing for […]
Street art brings depth
In a city resplendent with street art, the newest mural adorning the back of Riverside Market rises to the challenge of bringing something new. This depiction of a row of heritage shops is painted onto a flat façade, yet tricks the eyes into seeing a multi-dimensional historical scene. The project was produced by […]
The joy of painting: Art Metro
An art school, gallery and supply store, Art Metro helps make Canterbury the creative place it is. Metropol sits down with Malene Reynolds Laugesen to ask a few questions about her teaching role at the Papanui studio. WHEN DID YOU BEGIN TEACHING AT ART METRO, AND WHAT BRINGS YOU THE MOST JOB SATISFACTION? […]
Van Gogh-ing places
The borders might be closed, but that isn’t stopping one the world’s most famous and influential artists setting up shop in Christchurch. He may no longer be alive, but Vincent van Gogh’s work will be resurrected in a multi-sensory event. Van Gogh Alive has received rave reviews from around the world, as the artist’s […]
Putting pen to paper: Art by J Steel
An artist’s impression and portrait of the home is how Jonathan Steel of Art by J Steel would describe his style of client work. Having a passion for line and wash drawings – a combination of pen, ink, and watercolour – “gives the art a certain character”, he believes. For the two-to-three-week process […]
Getting personal: Zelmar Creations
If you are looking to get a gift for that special someone that reflects how much they mean to you – make it personal. Lezel Broodryk of Zelmar Creations works her magic to ensure your gift is truly one of a kind. “Clients are loving the fact we can customise our products. One […]
Hugo’s Hanmer holiday: Tait Gallery
Tait Gallery at Hanmer Springs has a beautiful selection of ceramics, pottery, glassware, wood turning and jewellery, as well as a large display of pictures by artists both emerging and established. The portfolio includes landscapes by Tony Roche, Ross Lee, Debbie Lambert, Karen Werner, Charles Pickworth, Jane Riley and Jane Sinclair; water colours […]
An artistic partnership
Local art lovers are in for a treat as a broad array of exhibitions will be coming to town, thanks to an 18-month partnership between Toi Moroki Centre of Contemporary Art (CoCA) and Auckland gallery, Objectspace. . An idea born out of lockdown, the new collaborative project is thanks in part to Canterbury […]
The places we call home: McAtamney Gallery
Norah Johnson came to New Zealand from Toronto when she was seven years old. Her Irish-Canadian father and Kiwi mother settled the family in Auckland, and though it initially came as quite a culture shock, gradually Norah came to love living in the City of Sails. In her early 20s, Norah visited Canada on […]
Lines, light & rhythm: McAtamney Gallery
Susanna Izard loves the drama of dark skies, the interplay of light and shade, the power of nature, which she describes as “awe inspiring, wonderful and terrible!” When it comes to her paintings, the “three big things” are lines, light and rhythm. Though working on landscapes for now, Susanna responds to the challenge of […]