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Members exhibition followed by double showing over New YearArt lovers are in for a treat with two special exhibitions being held at the Mangawhai Artists Gallery during mid to late December. The members Christmas exhibition opens on December 17 and features a wide selection of paintings, drawings and other artworks that all have one thing in common – none will be bigger than 25cm x 25cm, including frames. All works are for sale and will make lovely Xmas gifts at affordable prices. Following on from this is ‘What’s in a name?’ which will open at 6pm on New Year’s eve. Sarah Barnett and Ian McGowan were both inspired by the recent Covid situation and lockdowns. It was through the peace and escapism that Sarah started developing her current series of works. Inspiration was found connecting with the natural surroundings. This inspiration grew further once out of lockdown with regular trips to the family bach in Mangawhai and trips around New Zealand. Sarah uses her skills in photography to set the tone and subject matter for her paintings, whether a beautiful ocean vista or how the light creates shadows through the hills. Sarah's work is an 'interpretation' of her photos, layering and removing areas of colour on board using high quality water based acrylic applied using various techniques including brushes, palette knives, sandpaper and fingers. “I am really excited to be showing my recent body of work with all the lovely people in Mangawhai who can make it down from December 31 onwards,” says Sarah. “I feel very grateful to be sharing the space with the hugely talented Ian McGowan who has a very accomplished art career and a great eye for detail.” As Level 4 lockdown occurred in March, Ian McGowan was getting ready to produce paintings for an exhibition at Mangawhai Artists Gallery. He had spent many months between 2017-19 drawing from shows at the Auckland City Art Gallery. His work interprets Picasso and other 20th century artists. Ian made a connection between Picasso’s experience of a plague, his use of masks and the current coronavirus. The paintings form a diary of 2020, reflecting significant dates and events in the course of this year. Ian says his paintings could be likened to political cartoons on canvas, suitable for domestic interiors, especially if a potent reminder of this historical period is wanted. § See you at the Mangawhai Gallery, 45 Moir St. For more information on exhibitions, artists and workshops check out mangawhaiartists.co.nz Sarah Barnett and Ian McGowan were both inspired by the recent Covid situation and lockdowns. PHOTO/SUPPLIED |
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