Passive Resistance
by Kiri Abraham
26 November - 20 December
Opening - Friday, 29 November 5-7pm
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The calendula seed is one which governs through chance. It plants itself everywhere in my garden, its shoots arriving unbidden to populate any bare soil it finds itself in. It feels like a quiet win (especially when it blooms on the berm), a welcome to pollinator insects, a reminder of sunshine in the winter. It also heals – a balm to the skin for cuts and bruises, antioxidant, cleanser. The soil it grows in, and who’s structure it helps to support, is a type of skin – covering the earth and holding nutrients, living communities, mauri. Plant and whenua, each leaning into the other. Soil health is just as human skin health – affected by what is put into it by those who claim it. Biochar added to soil, enriches and enlivens, an ancient additive used to increase water retention and carbon content -offering solutions to such current ‘skin afflictions’ of our earth. Biochar is a charcoal product produced by burning wood within a low oxygen environment.
Fire and Soil and Seed My drawing has emerged from these ideas. It has been a slow process which has nourished me throughout 2024. It has kept my feet planted and hands in the soil, inviting curiosity about that space between human existence and other living systems. -Kiri Abraham |
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The Affordable Arts Exhibition 2024 - Nov 26th to Dec 20th
Kumeū Arts Members Exhibition $400 and under - cash & carry WORK & COMPLETED ENTRY FORM DELIVERED: Nov 17th – Nov 23rd (nb. KA is closed on Sundays + Mondays) ENTRIES CLOSING DATE: by Sat. Nov 23rd |
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Manatunatu
by Manatunatu 03 October - 26 October Opening - Friday, 4 October 5-7pm Manatunatu (the Samoan word for Reflections) gives visual voice to five artists as they map their creative journeys through their art. Hailing from Samoa, their art reflects the powerful influence of legends, identity, experiences, and faith in their lives. With a focus on using repurposed materials 'Manatunatu' reflects the influences of the Pasifika past to its artful expression today. "Our Intention is to create awareness of the many different influences of Pacific culture from past to present. We all create art that is influenced by living in the Pacific and using material from our surroundings. With increased sensitivity on repurposing material." This collection of work has journeyed from Samoa. It hopes to inspire its audience to reflect on their own life journeys. |
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Past Present
by Zeph & Ollie 03 October - 26 October Opening - Friday, 4 October 5-7pm Past Present will highlight how fresh perspectives can revive and rejuvenate mundane objects, giving them a new lease on a new life. Each uniquely symbolising the power of creative expression in reimagining the old.By repurposing these items, we extend their functional life and contribute to sustainability and resourcefulness. The exhibition will underscore the theme of renewal through reinvention. Embracing each piece's history and imperfections is a central theme. The repainting process respects and accentuates existing characteristics while creating new characters and flaws, celebrating its journey through time. |
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Mesh
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Rust, Polish, Patina, Paint
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by Riki Waugh
24th September - 1st October Meet the Artist - Saturday, 28th September 1:30pm Rust, Polish, Patina, Paint is an exploration of transformation and sustainability, featuring works crafted from upcycled and recycled copper, steel and aluminium. Each piece highlights the beauty in the wear and renewal of industrial materials, where rust, polish, and patina symbolise the passage of time. By using reclaimed metals, this collection challenges the idea of waste, showcasing the artistic potential in discarded materials. The surfaces — worn, polished, and patinated — invite viewers to reflect on the balance between decay and restoration while also considering the impact of sustainability in today's environment. Riki Waugh @rikihapimanaart |
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A Book of Hours
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by Steve Tollestrup
24th September - 28th September. Artist Talk & Demo - Saturday, 28th September 2:00-4:00pm A Book of Hours is an artistic journey into an elemental realm of water and light, drawing inspiration from the medieval tradition of delineating the passage of day and night into eight sacred intervals for devotion and reflection. Meet the Artist: Come along and meet the artist on Saturday 28th September from 2:00 until 4:00. Steve will be holding an artist conversation along with a demonstration of his landscape painting practice. |
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Queens
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Perceived: Artist inspiring artists.
By the Muriwai Artist Collective
Main Gallery
27th August - 21st September
Opening event: Saturday 31st August 4pm-6pm
In a dynamic fusion of creativity, 7 artists from Tāmaki Makaurau have extended a unique invitation to 7 guest artists, requesting a piece of their work to inspire and challenge them.
Each artist has then delved into the essence of the guest’s creation, interpreting it through their own distinctive medium. This collaborative exchange not only celebrates artistic diversity but also fosters a rich dialogue between different forms of expression. The result is an intriguing showcase where the original pieces are reimagined, transformed, and enriched through the personal vision of each local artist, offering audiences a multifaceted exploration of creativity and innovation.
For the duration of the exhibition, the Muriwai Artist Collective have a Pop-Up shop in the Pod gallery.
By the Muriwai Artist Collective
Main Gallery
27th August - 21st September
Opening event: Saturday 31st August 4pm-6pm
In a dynamic fusion of creativity, 7 artists from Tāmaki Makaurau have extended a unique invitation to 7 guest artists, requesting a piece of their work to inspire and challenge them.
Each artist has then delved into the essence of the guest’s creation, interpreting it through their own distinctive medium. This collaborative exchange not only celebrates artistic diversity but also fosters a rich dialogue between different forms of expression. The result is an intriguing showcase where the original pieces are reimagined, transformed, and enriched through the personal vision of each local artist, offering audiences a multifaceted exploration of creativity and innovation.
For the duration of the exhibition, the Muriwai Artist Collective have a Pop-Up shop in the Pod gallery.
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Get Fired members ceramic exhibition alongside Gestural Studies, paintings by Catrina Lloyd
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Gestural Studies
Paintings by Catrina Lloyd Abstract Painter Main Gallery + Pip Window Gallery 24 July - Aug 24 Opening: Fri 26 July 5-7pm In concert with our Get Fired! ceramics exhibition, Catrina will be exhibiting a selection of her abstract works. Catrina's abstract works are a response to the impermanent nature of the West Coast. Drawn to its movement and raw energy, she creates atmospheric scapes that speak to its transformative nature. Her latest work is about celebrating the observational, textural and colour studies she makes when out taking in her West Coast environment. These paintings embody a playful approach to mark-making, where the canvas is treated more like a page from her visual diary or studies from her studio floor. |
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GET FIRED
Kumeū Arts Members Exhibition of contemporary ceramics. Main Gallery + Pip Window Gallery 24 July - Aug 24 Opening: Fri 26 July We are currently holding one of our most popular displays, our annual ceramics exhibition highlights the work of the many talented ceramic artists in our community. It also offers visitors the opportunity to buy stunning functional and sculptural pieces at affordable prices. |
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Drawn In - A Members contemporary Drawing exhibition.
DRAWN IN
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MATARIKI
Kumeū Arts Members Exhibition Main Gallery 26 JUNE - 20 JULY 2024 Opening: Thursday 27 June. 5-8 pm - Evening before Matariki public holiday |
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ZARAHN TŪWHARETOA SOUTHON
Pod + Pip Galleris 26 JUNE - 20 JULY 2024 Opening: Thursday 27 June. 5-8 pm - Evening before Matariki public holiday Ko Tongariro te maunga Ko Taupō-nui-a-Tia te moana Ko Ngāti Tūwharetoa te iwi Ko Te Heuheu te tangata. The paintings and drawings of whanau and friends in this exhibition explores traditional techniques of capturing light and emotion. My Kaupapa (purpose) is to portray emotion through the alla prima (wet on wet) technique of applying oil paint to linen. The dark backgrounds are inspired by my Dutch Jewish heritage, beginning in 17th Century Holland during the Dutch Golden Age when Rembrandt sold small tronies (small portraits) from his studio in the Old Jewish Quarter of Amsterdam. This is part of my whakapapa that stretches from Amsterdam to my marae in Tokaanu. At my marae many portraits painted, carved and photographic adorn our wharepuni walls. They represent the ancestors belonging to my hapū Ngāti Kurauia and the wider confederation of Ngāti Tūwharetoa. I ask questions when painting, how does a person hold themselves? How do I portray the weight of a door hanging from its hinges? Can I portray the feeling expressed by a wrinkle or the inquiring mind of a child? I think questions and feelings are more important than mere technique, if not vital. www.zarahnsouthon.com |
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"Kataraina" oil on linen, 500 x 400mm, 2024.
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The Auckland Festival of Photography 2024
Kumeū Arts Members Exhibition of Photography Main Gallery 28 May - 22 June Opening: Friday 31st of May Members of Kumeū Arts will be showing a wide variety of approaches and subject matter alongside the Kumeu Photography group. A section will be given to the 2024 Festival of Photography theme inviting interpretations of ‘Believe’ - Whakapono. |
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'Memories of Opoutere' by Elaine King
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Charlie Yang
The Stairwell of Life Pod Gallery Part of the Auckland Festival of Photography 28 May - 22 June Opening: Fri 31st of May Photographer and chef Charlie Yang says… “I am fascinated by stairs. They seem to reflect my journey and my past. Variously designed, they hide stories containing the twists and turns of life”. Printed in his home country of Korea on handmade paper Charlie’s dramatic, surreal series will be displayed in our Pod Gallery for the AFOP. Image shown - 'Life is so fast' by Charlie Yang www.instagram.com/_yang_charlie/ |
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Ben Tankard
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Caitlyn Manning
Shifting Landscapes Main Gallery 1 - 25 May 2024 Opening event: Friday May 3rd. Local artist Caitlyn Manning works in an intuitive way, pushing and testing her relationship with painting whilst spending time to allow for qualities to emerge, take hold, and reshape any mulling ideas into a new light. www.instagram.com/caitlyn__manning/ Image shown - 'Adrift' Caitlyn Manning |
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ART ON RECORD
Kumeū Arts Members for NZ Music Month Pod Gallery 1 - 25 May 2024 Opening event: Friday May 3rd. This May we’re celebrating NZ Music Month with one of our favourite themed exhibitions ‘Art on Record’. Our member artists have been asked to create LP, album covers for real or imagined bands or musicians. At the opening event and launch party on Friday the 3rd of May there will be DJ’s as well as live music. You are welcome to join us for this fun community event. |
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Monique Ziegler & Julie Davies
Surface Tension Pod Gallery 3 - 27 April 2024 Opening event: Sat 6th April. 2-4 pm Surface Tension is an exhibition by two local artists: Monique Ziegler and Julie Davies and explores their responses to social and environmental issues relevant to all New Zealanders today. Examining the duplicity and beauty of both natural and man made objects, from their superficial appearance to the deeper implications and undercurrents of their use, misuse and worth. Monique highlights the plight of the native Aotearoa NZ Mangrove, whilst Julie questions the impacts and consequences of fast fashion on the environment. Both ask the viewer to look more deeply into society’s casual approach to the environment, and at the same time they celebrate the often overlooked beauty in their chosen subjects. moniqueziegler.nz juliedavies.co.nz |
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Corry Louise
Art Heals Pip Gallery 5th - 27th March 2024 (with a temporary closure for building works) Opening event: Sunday 10th March. 2:30 pm DOWNLOAD A PDF for PRICES or more info corry_-_artist_bio___write_ups.pdf IG - corry.louise |
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Class of Amber Emm
Main & Pip Galleries 3 - 27 April 2024 Opening event: Fri 5th April. 6-9 pm Works in oil, acrylic, watercolour and pastel produced by participants in Amber's weekly classes held at Kumeu Arts. View Amber Emm's work here https://www.amberemm-art.com/ |
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Found in Translation
Liz Smith + invited artists Main Gallery 5th - 30th March 2024 Opening event: Sat 9th March. 4-6 pm Step into a realm where traditional meets contemporary at the “Found in Translation” exhibition curated by textile artist Liz Smith. With experimentation and curiosity Liz has translated the paintings and sculptures of five local artists into tactile pieces, using the techniques of hand tufting and intricate embroideries. Invited Artists: Tanya Blong, Mike Davison, Catrina Lloyd, Mandy Jakich, Jeff Thomson found_in_translation_catalogue.pdf |
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Leanne Rogerson & Sheryl Sefton
Story of a Tea Towel Pod Gallery 5th- 30th March Opening Night: Friday 8th March. 5-7 (In celebration of international Women's Day) The tea towel is a ubiquitous symbol of domesticity in any kitchen and any thought on the matter would normally end at that. For Sheryl and Leanne, it goes further, to them it represents a doorway into a woman's heart and mind, of valuing and validating each other. The tea towel is the conversation and asks the questions, a carrier of women's evolving roles and ultimately a metaphor for her material existence. "I would like Story of a Tea Towel exhibition to open dialogue on viewers personal memories, and the functionally and artistic nature of the NZ tea towel, historically and these current times." As part of this exhibition the artists are holding multiple 'Stitch and Stories' sessions to come and get involved. Use the link below to find out more information and dates. |
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Camille Joy
Land & Light Pod Gallery 11th Feb - 2nd March 2024 Opening event: Sat 17th Feb. 3-5 pm An exhibition of North West landscapes by local artist Camille Joy. Camille, who works with acrylic paints and mixed media on board and grew up in West Auckland has a strong connection to the local environment. “For this series, I visited friends and painted ‘en plein air’ at their properties. Observing the visual effects of light on the landscape has taken on deeper meanings. I have learnt that we are caretakers of the land.” Textured mark-making and expressionist brush strokes give Camille’s work a strong sense of movement, while the rich use of colour and contrasting elements create further interest. These paintings serve as observations on the beauty of light. They evoke a sense of joy and hope while also acknowledging the dark areas, in the land and the lives we dwell in. |
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THE KUMEU ARTS AWARDS
WINNERS EXHIBITION Main & Pip Galleries 11th Feb - 2nd March 2024 Opening event: Friday 16th Feb. 5-7 pm This exhibition features the work of the prize winners from the Kumeu Arts Awards 2023: Yeonjae choi Val Enger Oliver Cain Misty Lynn Judy Stokes Leah Hartley Victoria Johnston Sean Thompson Miki Nozomi Kyra Alkamil Saphira Walder Elena Dale |
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A COLLECTION OF SORTS
Emma Springford-Gough PIP Gallery Jan 19th – Feb 11th 2024 Opening event Friday 19th Jan 5-7pm Discover the whimsical world of Emma Springford-Gough. An assortment of mixed media drawings and paintings featuring ships, lighthouses, birds and butterflies in Emma's wonderful and unique style. |
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OUR AOTEAROA
Members Exhibition Main and Pod Galleries Jan 19th – Feb 8th, 2024 Opening event Friday 19th Jan 5-7pm This show featured 83 stunning artworks by 38 local artists. |
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