Black Door Gallery is situated in a charming historic villa in the heart of Parnell, Auckland.
Exhibiting an ever-changing selection of contemporary painting, wall art, sculpture and glass.

FEATURING BEHIND THE BLACK DOORS THIS MONTH?

GIFT OF ART THIS CHRISTMAS

Discover the joy of giving with pieces that go beyond the ordinary, transforming your holiday presents into timeless works of art.

Whether you're drawn to the elegance of glasswork or the captivating allure of sculptures, our carefully curated selection will add a touch of sophistication and joy to your celebrations.

Browse our curated gift collection and find the ideal gift for your loved ones, that will be cherished not just during the holidays but well into the future. 

Give the gift of art and creativity this Christmas. 

View our gift collection here
OTHERWORLDLY | ANDREW BARNS-GRAHAM

Auckland based artist Andrew Barns-Graham creates hard edged portraits exploring concepts of the uncanny. Working in acrylic on canvas, the figures are rendered with smooth surfaces, colour gradients and restrained compositions.

On first encounter with the work one is struck by the outward direct gaze of the subject, the eye contact is simultaneously alluring and otherworldly. One then enters into a compelling world of dichotomies- Familiar yet foreign, captivating yet unsettling, beautiful yet confronting.

Softly rendered minimal landscapes are the backdrop for the sitters, alluding to a changing terrain or climate. At times there is a sense of impending danger or urgency in the background establishing a tension in the scene.

The process for developing a composition is not unlike that of AI. Splicing, re-editing and assimilating found content, Barns-Graham re-constructs a reality. 
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Barns-Graham invites his viewer to contemplate and scrutinise. His portraits serve as a prompt rather than a literal representation- questioning  the role of painting in the technological age. 

View new works here
ILLUSION FIELDS | KAYE MCGARVA

Havelock North based artist Kaye McGarva creates large scale contemporary paintings with a focus on perception.

​Using a careful painting technique that focuses on light and shadow McGarva's works lead us to look twice to see if the painting is really a flat surface or a billowing fabric form or creased texture. 
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This trick of the eye is of interest to the artist who describes her works as illusion paintings. As the artist describes, "my works hover between abstract and representational to create a sense of the uncanny". 

We are pleased to release new works by Kaye McGarva this October including a large scale piece titled Strange Topography. The statement sized canvas creates drama with its convincing 3D illusion and suggests a semi-surreal landscape as seen from above coloured in dusky green.

View new works by Kaye McGarva here

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