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Triumphant Regression
Yvonne Abercrombie
​Pod Gallery 
17th August -  10th September 2022
Opening Event: Friday 19th August 5-7pm

'Triumphant Regression’, an anticlimactic and contradictory title, however attune to the context of recent works by Yvonne Abercrombie. 
The act of regressing, going backwards, returning to previous states, holds negative connotations, however not within the narrative of Yvonne’s work. Her characters are champions of the stigmatic notion that ‘backwards is defeat’. Triumph, moving forwards and overcoming, possessing a personal gain.
.Abercrombie’s fanciful paintings whimsy explore the tension of returning to what once has been. The fraught and contentious figures subside in the comfort of their colourful surroundings of lavishly buttered oil paint. Expressive strokes creating a living quality to the canvas and to an otherwise stagnant picture.
Get Fired 2022 
A Members Ceramics Exhibition 
Main Gallery

17th August -  10th September 2022
Opening Event: 19 August. 5-7 pm. 
Deadline for Entries: Saturday 6 August


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Printmaking in the Pod 
A Members Printmaking Exhibition 
Weds 14th September - 1st October 2022
Pod Gallery
Opening night: Friday 16th September 5-7pm

NOUN
  1. the activity or occupation of making pictures or designs by printing them from specially prepared plates or blocks.
An exhibition celebrating printmaking in all its forms.
A maximum of 5 prints can be entered. Read the T&C's for more information.

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Image - Katie Arnold
NEW WORLD
Jesse Smith
Tes 13th September - 1st October 2022
Main Gallery

Prolific local artist Jesse Smith bangs out art like his life depends on it.
His work is fresh, free and raw. Teeming with explosive energy. Paint runs and drips over solid colour blocks - lyrical like Nas is to hip hop. Lines jump around as playful as a child in the sand - experimental as jazz. Ripped up, unabashed, paintings as punk as the Pistols. Sticking two fingers up to conformity and pretty pictures on gallery walls. Sometimes pieces spill off the confines of a canvas- splattering onto his garage walls or a friend’s shoes.
​Yet don’t be fooled! This unconstrained, emotive approach, whilst expressive, is cleverly considered finding balance between the chaos and the calm both internal and materialized. Kumeu Arts proudly presents this first ever solo show. Wake up Jesse Smith is here!

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We have a range of annual exhibitions for our Members - Membership is $20 annually - find out more here