WHAT'S BEHIND THE BLACK DOOR THIS MONTH?

SHIRLEY CRESSWELL NEW RELEASE | AUGUST 4

Shirley Cresswell's photo realistic landscape paintings have become well known for bringing to life captivating scenes the viewer can’t help but imagine inhabiting.

Cresswell aims to create scenes that evoke thoughts, memories and emotions associated with arriving at and enjoying some of New Zealand’s finest coastal scenes.
 
As we move toward the warmer months it is fitting that Cresswell has completed a body of new work that celebrates the qualities we love in our local landscapes. We are pleased to release a suite of new captivating original paintings by this well collected artist. 

The new release works will be available to view in the gallery and online from August 4.

View Shirley Cresswell's artist page here
MARK WOOLLER SMALL WORKS COLLECTION
 
Mark Wooller produces oil paintings in a semi surrealist style featuring the New Zealand bush and landscape. Wooller's works have become known for their unique blend of landscape and text. 

Wooller has released a suite of small collectible works with a focus on Auckland suburbs and Northland locations. While these works may be small in size; they don't spare on detail nor relatable local content.

Starting from 20 x 20cm in size, the collection features scenes of Mt Hobson, Horotiu Bay (Queen St River), Waiatarau (Freemans Bay) and Te Toangaroa (Parnell). The works combine densely bush clad geographical forms that remind us of an earlier time in New Zealand history with labels, signposts and lot numbers. 

View the collection here
A SPRING MORNING STROLL | RICHARD PONDER
 
Richard Ponder creates rich and textural oil paintings that freely play with light and colour, using his distinctive knife painting technique.  

Ponder's latest large scale canvas invites the viewer to wander through a softly lit, misty morning garden. Watch the light spill onto the path, lighting the way for your slow journey through this visual spectacle of ever budding spring flowers. 

Measuring an impressive 2 metres in width Misty Morning in the Garden is a significant canvas and a great example of Richard Ponder's rich, tactile and sculptural surfaces. A statement piece that brings the sensory experience of the garden indoors. 

View this piece and other new works by Richard Ponder here