Exhibiting an ever-changing selection of contemporary painting, wall art, sculpture and glass.
Black Door Gallery is situated in a charming historic villa in the heart of Parnell, Auckland.
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NEJAT KAVVAS GLOBAL FORMS Auckland-based artist Nejat Kavvas approaches his sculptures with the meticulous method, precision, and patience of a scientist, pushing the boundaries of materials to explore both their possibilities and impossibilities.
Whether working with glass, stainless steel, bronze, or other mediums, his creations reflect a seamless fusion of technical expertise and artistic vision. Kavvas’ work is deeply inspired by his explorations of antiques, precious objects, and historical sites, as well as his upbringing in Anatolia—a cultural crossroads between Asia and Europe. Drawing from these rich influences, he channels his joy and inspiration into a diverse range of mediums, expressing his creative journey through his sculptures. View works here |
PHIL HANSON SEFTON SPLENDOUR We are thrilled to present a stunning new large-scale work by photorealist painter Phil Hanson titled Sefton Splendour.
This piece was both a joy and a challenge for the artist to create, with its ambitious scale and intricate details. Depicting the majestic Mount Sefton, draped in its signature “table cloth” cloud, the painting captures the mountain towering above the glacier-fed Mueller Lake and the winding stream below. If you’ve ever walked the Hooker Valley Track, this breathtaking view appears to your left as you cross one of the first swing bridges. Painted in Oil on Canvas (130cm x 200cm), the work embodies the grandeur of the Southern Alps/Kā Tiritiri o te Moana, celebrating New Zealand’s awe-inspiring alpine landscapes. View Sefton Splendour here |
TANYA BLONG IDLE MOMENTS Tanya Blong's figurative works capture fleeting moments in time, set against exotic backdrops that evoke society at leisure—languid, idle, and unhurried. These serene scenes stand in striking contrast to the fast-paced demands of the modern world.
Blong examines time as a precious modern commodity, using nature as a soothing counterpoint to the pace of a commercially driven world. Her work also explores the concept of place, particularly within exotic tropical settings, evoking the tension between belonging and exclusion. These environments, at first idyllic and intoxicating, reveal deeper undercurrents of mystery the longer one engages with them. View works by Tanya Blong here |