Hannah Valentine lives and works across Tāmaki Makaurau and Tauranga. Her practice follows two distinct threads. The first is an interest in the body and tactile sensibilities.
Working in thick impasto oils, contemporary painter Peter Hackett creates captivating and immersive landscapes, presenting to the viewer’s eye his sublime vision of nature’s incomparable beauty.
The Art of August
Curated by— Aimée Ralfini
Top tip for your August social activities – choose an exhibition from my selection below and pair it with a meal and a friend you’re getting to know. Perfect first date material, bound to impress.
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.
