Those who appreciate New Zealand and its wonderful, varied art are in for a special treat at Agora Gallery, which is hosting the talented artists of Auckland’s Flagstaff Gallery, in two separate shows both of which are entitled ‘Made in New Zealand: An Exhibition of Fine Art from New Zealand.
The Flagstaff Gallery was established in 1993 as the very first dealer gallery on Auckland’s North Shore. Since then, it has gone from strength to strength, becoming one of the influential major players in the Auckland art scene and promoting the work of many wonderful artists.
Like Agora Gallery, the Flagstaff Gallery accepts work of a wide range of styles and mediums, from pieces that owe much to abstraction to hand-worked prints, and this diversity is represented in the artwork they are bringing to New York. The exhibition will include woven work, pastels, oils, watercolor and photography – a variety that shows the vibrancy of Auckland’s art and artists.
The first part of the show will begin on April 24, 2012 and run until May 15, 2012, and the second will be on view from May 18, 2012 until June 7, 2012. The opening receptions will be on April 26, 2012 and May 24, 2012 respectively.
All of the artists are in some sense inspired by their home country, and many even take the flora, fauna and scenery that they know so well as their subjects. Within that, however, each artist finds new and interesting ways to express their personal vision and, in the process, lend new insight into the nature of the country that inspires and informs their creations.
Alka Fowler, the Flagstaff Gallery Director, feels that the exhibition has an unusual level of significance over and above the pleasure art enthusiasts naturally take in appealing and intriguing art. “This is an important moment for the artists and New Zealand art,” she says. “The exhibition provides a glimpse into our distinctive culture and adds dimension to the perceptions about New Zealand of the art loving public in New York City.”
Exhibition dates: April 24, 2012 – May 15, 2012 ; May 18, 2012 – June 7, 2012
Reception: Thursday, April 26, 2012 6-8 PM ; Thursday, May 24, 2012 6-8 PM
Gallery Location: 530 West 25th St, New York City
Gallery Hours: Tues – Sat, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Visit the following link to view a full display of their artwork http://www.agora-gallery.com/artistpage/Flagstaff_Gallery.aspx
April 24, 2012 – May 15, 2012
Featured Artists
Richard .Robinson | Tony Allain | Mychael Barratt | Emma Butler | Sean Chen | Mark Compton | Dagmar Dyck | Dave Gunson | Julia Henderson | Daniëlla Hulme | Crispin Korschen | Peter Lambert | Kit MacGregor | Ewan McDougall | Peter Mesley | Alexis Neal | Tony Ogle | Anna Palmer | Matt Palmer | Ted Sherwen | Richard Smith | Mary Taylor | Cynthia Taylor | Rae West | Fraser Williamson
May 18, 2012 – June 7, 2012
Featured Artists
Tony Allain | Emma Butler | Sean Chen | Mark Compton | Dagmar Dyck | Dave Gunson | Julia Henderson | Daniëlla Hulme | Crispin Korschen | Peter Lambert | Kit MacGregor | Ewan McDougall | Peter Mesley | Tony Ogle | Anna Palmer | Matt Palmer | Ted Sherwen | Richard Smith | Cynthia Taylor | Mary Taylor | Rae West | Fraser Williamson
