Robbie nairn
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Bay of Plenty based artist Robbie Nairn creates sculptural works that celebrate local fauna and the natural characteristics of native wood. The artist's native bird series present avian forms that elegantly emerge from their timber supports.
The artist enjoys working with salvaged wood and timber sourced from iconic colonial buildings as well as naturally deposited driftwood, the timber itself is the starting inspiration for each sculpture. The provenance of each piece, with its cracks, scars and blemishes inspires the ultimate form of each work. The contrast of old and new is explored, where heavily weathered exteriors give way to silky smooth curves with rich colour and line. The dynamic and minimalist essence of each creature is captured, from the calm and graceful, to the watchful and stoic. Growing up amongst the trees in beachside New Zealand, Robbie became influenced by his natural surroundings from a young age. He exhibits his work in select galleries throughout New Zealand. |
Robbie Nairn sculptures present avian forms that elegantly emerge from their native timber supports. |
ROBBIE NAIRN ARTWORKS AVAILABLE FROM BLACK DOOR GALLERY
Robbie Nairn
Stoic - Black Bird I Carved and Blackened Sculptural Element, Totara fencepost with Yaki Sugi finish and Steel Base 1270mm Height 2024 $3600 Available |
Robbie Nairn
Guardian Long Tailed Cuckoo / Koekoea Aluminium and Totara Drift Post 800mm Height Wall Hanging Sculpture 2024 $2600 Available |
Robbie Nairn
Emerging - Kereru Aluminium, Steel, Pohutukawa Driftwood 1370mm Height 2024 $3600 Available |
Robbie Nairn
Tarapuka / Seagull Pohutukawa Driftwood 500 x 650 x 320mm $1600 Available |
Robbie Nairn
Ruru Aluminium, Totara Fence Post 300 x 400 x 1240mm 2023 $2200 Available |
Robbie Nairn
Pīwakawaka/Fantail Aluminium, Steel, Totara Fence Post H 800 x W 150 x D 150mm 2023 $1600 Available |
past works by robbie nairn
