Event Highlights: 1 – 14 April
Welcome to Christchurch Art Gallery's eNewsletter. Two of our fabulous school holiday programmes kick off during this fortnight. Why not bring your children along to explore our interactive White on White exhibition with White-Out Explore and Draw, or perhaps they’d like to get their hands dirty in the Creative Clay Portraits for Kids class. See below for more details.
Until 5 July 2009
Rita Angus is widely regarded as one of the leading New Zealand artists of the twentieth century. Rita Angus: Life & Vision features 143 works drawn from public and private collections throughout New Zealand. The exhibition reveals the full scope of Angus's work throughout her career.
Developed and toured by: Te Papa; Principal touring partner: Pelorus Trust; Major sponsor: Singapore Airlines; Christchurch exhibition generously supported by Gabrielle Tasman, University of Canterbury Foundation, Winegrowers of ARA
Sir Miles Warren Christchurch Town Hall, Kilmore Street, Christchurch, main auditorium 1972. Photograph. Martin Barriball
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Until 14 June 2009
Celebrating the achievements of leading New Zealand architect Sir Miles Warren, this exhibition reveals his contribution to modernist architecture and his success as a watercolourist and gardener.
Major supporters: The Warren Trust, Pyne Gould Corporation, Luneys; Exhibition supporters: HOME NZ Magazine, Warren and Mahoney, University of Canterbury, Vbase, Holmes Consulting, Winegrowers of ARA
Until 17 May 2009
This exhibition examines the artist's drawings in depth, demonstrating her exquisite graphic touch and ardent observation of the visual world.
Exhibition developed by Mahara Gallery, Waikanae in association with the Joanna Margaret Paul Family Trust. Toured by Exhibition Services Ltd.
Autumn 2009
To coincide with the Ellerslie International Flower Show, Christchurch Art Gallery has invited Auckland-based artist Niki Hastings-McFall to create an installation for the Gallery's foyer.
Well known for creating playful and eye-catching works incorporating the flowers from artificial lei, Niki here uses the flowers to outline the recently drained interior water features of the foyer, draping the stonework with a bright Pacific welcome. This installation forms part of the Gallery's Outer Spaces programme.
Until 26 July 2009
Nature's Own Voice focuses on plein-air painters – artists who work outdoors in an attempt to record the varying effects of differing light and weather conditions through direct observation.
Steve Carr Giraffe 2005. Colour photograph. Collection of Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu, purchased 2008
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Until October 2009
Keeping younger audiences in mind, and including a number of new works by contemporary artists, White on White is an exhibition brimming with the imaginative possibilities of white.
Generously supported by Chartwell Trust
6pm, free
Author and historian Dr Chris Brickell discusses his book, which is based on the view that same-sex relationships are largely written out of New Zealand's national story.
Sponsored by The Press
7.30–9pm, free
Noted Polish-born artist-filmmaker, poet, and stage director Lech Majewski discusses and shows video excerpts from his highly acclaimed video art installation Blood of a Poet, which comprises thirty-three pieces – each one a sumptuous and striking gem. Majewski was honoured in 2006 with a full retrospective of his film work at MoMA (New York), the highlight of which was the world premiere of Blood of a Poet, later included in the 52nd Venice Biennale and exhibited at many major galleries.
The feature film Glass Lips was later fashioned from the thirty-three video art pieces. The hypnotic, painterly images combine with haunting music in one of the most unusual, beautiful films of his oeuvre. Mr Majewski will discuss this (and other) work and show video excerpts.
Lech Majewski's visit is made possible by the department of Theatre and Film Studies at the University of Canterbury, at which he is taking up residence as a Canterbury Fellow.
Kenji Suda Futo (Wind and Wave). Wood, metal and lacquer.
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10am–4pm, CPIT School of Art & Design, free
Pop in and see this step-by-step demonstration of Kenji Suda's unique wood construction and metal hinge-making processes.
For information tel: (03) 940 8085
6pm, free
An illustrated presentation and floortalk with Kenji Suda, recognised as one of Japan's leading artists in traditional woodcraft, metal and lacquer techniques. His sophisticated works combine modern design with traditional skills.
Sponsored by The Press
11–26 April, Collect from front desk, 10am–3pm, free
White-Out Explore and Draw!
Explore White on White and the Gallery's collections with this drawing activity. Enter the draw to win a set of art materials.
14–24 April, weekdays only, 10–11.30am or 1–2.30pm
Sculpt, squish and coil yourself in clay – wear your old clothes!
Education Centre, $5, for information tel: (03) 941 7382
Bookings not required
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