printmaker
Coming Up
Events and exhibitions to keep an eye out for.
THE BRIGHT SIDE
Opening 3pm May 10th. at The Mandarin Tree Gallery, Gordonton.
I'm excited to share with you this joyous collection of new works.
THE BRIGHT SIDE features nine new multi-block woodcuts inspired by the New Zealand bush and landscape. It is joyful and optimistic, capturing a sense of renewal and hope.
Each of the nine works are printed in a vibrant array of colours with only two of each alike.
The opening celebration will be the first opportunity to see the whole collection together.
Please save the date and join me to celebrate at the opening at 3pm on May 10th.
THE BRIGHT SIDE: Workshop
6pm Friday 16th May
To complement the exhibition I will be running an evening workshop.
In this workshop I will guide you through the creation of your own small multi-block wood cut.
Suitable images and all materials will be provided.
Tickets $60 through The Mandarin Tree.
Recent Exhibitions
Gordonton Art and Design Trail
Taranaki Art Show
Printopia
5-6 April 2025
The Mandarin Tree gallery and various locations.
Gordonton.
I'm pleased be be a contributing artist at this years' Gordonton Art and Design Trail.
Meet me and other artists along the trail, and see fabulous and inspiring works all within short drives of each other.
I'll be based at the Mandarin Tree Gallery all day Saturday, and Sunday Afternoon.
I'd love to see you there.
11-13 April 2025
TSB Arena Mezzanine,
New Plymouth.
Coinciding with the Taranaki Home and Garden show,
Enjoy a break from the bustle
upstairs on the mezzanine.
The show features 30 local and national artists.
While I wont be able to attend I will have a selection of works available.
2-4 May 2025
Fri: Opening night 5:30-8pm
Sat/Sun: Print Fair, live printing, talks and workshops. 10am-3pm.
Browse a diverse range of original, handmade prints by 40 vendors from across the country.
See prints made in real time spread throughout the Print Fair, have a go, get inky!
Listen to engaging discussions by print artists and experts. Expand your creativity by joining one of the fun workshops.
(free entry - ticketed workshops)
Previous Exhibitions
2024
TEN
The Mandarin Tree Gallery's 10th anniversary exhibition.
INK & ETCH
.
Coinciding with the Taranaki Arts
Trail and Taranaki Garden Festival.
The Collaboration, New Plymouth.
GO SMALL 2024
Framing House's annual small works exhibition
WAIPRINT 2024
18 July - 19 August, ArtsPost Galleries Hamilton.
Annual exhibition of Waikato Society of Arts printmakers. Guest artist Heather McLean.
"Bright and Beautiful" received Peoples Choice Award.