Art Collecting 101
Words — Kelly Carmichael
The art world is an incredibly dynamic and enriching place but can also be daunting to the uninitiated. For those interested in visual culture and willing to put in a little time, the rewards are phenomenal.
As a painter, Wes Fieldhouse creates his own meanings and understandings of his work through direct engagement in the process – in the standing back, analysing, and questioning.
Boyd-Dunlop Gallery and Ahuriri Contemporary are art galleries co-run by Richard and Elisa Boyd-Dunlop and their friendly team.
De Novo Gallery
Pictured — Artwork by Anita DeSoto
Established in 2005, De Novo is a unique and vibrant Dunedin gallery promoting contemporary New Zealand art.
Exhibition of the Month
The Limitless Horizon
If painting is like keeping a diary, then the works of Philippa Blair are a personal record of the thoughts, feelings, and events that motivate, inspire, or even at times, horrify her. “I develop with the painting,” she says. “It’s as if the DNA of the painting and my own DNA somehow combine to create a new lifeform.”
