Botanical Notebook – Beverley Cox

Opened 2pm 12th February 2011
The installation by Beverley Cox in the Great Little Room is open from 12th February to 5th March 2011.

Some are Obsessions – Jill Reilly

Opened 11am 5th February 2011
The exhibition is open from 5th February to 3rd March 2011.

Jill Reilly is one of the most interesting and exciting Hokianga artists working today.
Her work is unusual and eccentric, often raw and frequently thought provoking.

Doors Unhinged

Opened 11am 11th December 2010
The exhibition is open from 11th December to 6th January 2011.

10 Hokianga artists:
Dallon August, Janice Barratt, Lindsay Antrobus Evans,
Alby Hall, Liz McAuliffe, Dorothy McKinnon, Rachel Miller,
Marg Morrow, Adrian Reading, Chris Warr

Broken Hearted – Theresa Reihana

Artist Statement

My name is Theresa Reihana. I am of mixed heritage both Māori and European ancestry. My Iwi or tribe is Ngatihine and Ngāpuhi. I am a mother of 6 and living in the Far North of my homeland New Zealand. I was bought up mainly in South Auckland amongst the color and variety of the multi cultural society that it is. I believe that this has given me the ability to respect the customs and beliefs of others and not to judge with ignorance.

My art has provided me with an avenue to express and share my inner most feelings and thoughts with others. Whānau family, whakapapa genealogy and our native natural surroundings provide an unlimited source of strength and inspiration on my journey of life and learning.

I am grateful to live with the surroundings I have and the people I know and my children will grow and appreciate life through the experience. I believe we all have a responsibility to protect our environment for our children so they might live.

Exhibitions

Theresa has exhibited internationally in Italy (Florence, Rome and Bologna) and Australia (Melbourne Koori Heritage trust) National galleries include Te Tohu, Waitangi National Trust, The Library, Tuatara, Mangere Arts Centre and Art Station.

Ebb and Flow – Liz McAuliffe

For established patrons/collectors, or first time viewers and buyers of Liz’s work, this is a great opportunity to view a comprehensive selection. Featuring work from 2006-2010, pieces reworked, work not seen in Hokianga, plus some new pieces made especially for the show.