Louise Greig. From the Shadows.Louise Greig. Dutch Manners. 2010. Oil on linen.

 6 March - 20 May 2012

It's a rare treat to discover an artist who simply does not know how good they are. Louise Greig grew up in Timaru and after gaining an MA in English at Canterbury University and a BA in Psychology from Victoria University she worked in consumer research and as an advertising strategist. She is largely self-taught as an artist and now lives in Auckland. This is her first exhibition and her works hark back to Dutch 17th Century and Renaissance painting but with a contemporary twist.

 

 

 

 

 

 Clay WorksJane McCulla. Go with the Flow. 2010. Stoneware ceramic.

5 - 20 May 2012

A ceramic fest by the South Canterbury Pottery Group featuring guest artists Susan Sky and Jane McCulla both of Lyttelton. 

 

 

 

 

Jane Zusters. Quakers.Jane Zusters. Red Room. 2011. Digital print

5 - 20 May 2012

A pop-up photographic exhibition about the Christchurch earthquakes by leading New Zealand artist Jane Zusters who holds an MFA in Photography from the Whitecliffe College of Arts & Design, Auckland. She has won numerous awards and residencies in New Zealand and overseas. Jane narrowly avoided being killed by falling masonry near her Christchurch studio which was destroyed.

 

 

Plunket

26 May - 10 June 2012

Opens Friday 25 May 7pm

A fund-raiser for a very good cause of art works from throughout New Zealand. Tickets for the opening function from the usual sources.

 

Geoff Cloake. At Large.Geoff Cloake. Canaan Magic. 2010. Digital print

Until 25 July 2012 (The opening to be announced at a later date).

Geoff Cloake is a leading New Zealand photographer pioneering very large-scale atmospheric works. He says: "Freedom to roam our hugely diverse expanses of land and marvel at its natural wonders is a privilege. As a photographer I highly value the abililty to go out, camp, wander and search for premium scenes during the most awesome times". Mother Earth co-operates with Geoff in a unique way that is captured on film probably because she knows he appreciates her.

 

James Robinson. Age of Transformation.James Robinson. Blue Future Ancestor. 2012. Mixed media on canvas

Until 29 July 2012 (The opening to be announced at a later date)

James Robinson lives and works in Port Chalmers, Dunedin and holds a BFA from Otago School of Fine Arts. He describes his body of work as "informed by international travel and local geo-psycho events that is indicative of transitions the soul of the planet is making." Wild.

 

 

 

 

 

Artarama!Visitors enjoying Artarama! 2011

4 - 19 August 2012

Prizes Saturday 4 August at 1pm

The annual Festival of South Canterbury Student Art. This partnership project between Aigantighe and the Rotary Club of Timaru North celebrates our new creative generation. Heaps of prizes on offer.

 

 

 

New in the House Gallery from the Permanent Collection  

Jock FraserJock Fraser (1899-1974). Mount Maud, Luggate. c.1960. Watercolour on paper

From 2 April 2012

This exhibition features a selection of drawings and watercolours by Jock Fraser (1899-1974), an artist and teacher who lived in Timaru. Fraser served in World War II and many of the drawings on display were made while he was a prisoner of war in Italy. His work provides a poignant and unique glimpse into the daily lives of the prisoners as we head towards the commemoration of ANZAC day. The Aigantighe Art Gallery Collection contains over 100 works by Fraser, some of which will be on display in the House Gallery while others are presented in a video slideshow.

 

  

BeFriended

 From 8 October 2011

This exhibition showcases 11 artworks from the Permanent Collection which the Friends of Aigantighe have recently sponsored the professional restoration of. Had this not been done these artworks would have remained unseen. Many works which have been donated are not in ideal condition and this project ensured that these works amongst those in the worst condition could get urgent help.

 

 

Albert James Rae (1884-1971). Boats. Etching on paper. Before and after conservation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PhantasmagoriaEuan Macleod. Figure Against Escarpment 2. 1991. Oil on oil paper.

From 7 December 2011

A selection of artworks from the Permanent Collection that explore or convey the world of dreams and nightmares. These works by New Zealand artists delve into the subconscious to reveal ghostly figures, eerie settings and bizarre or sinister narratives.

 

 

  

Coming soon...

InkedGillian Pope. Gorse - A Golden Icon. 1990s. Screenprint on paper.

Coming soon in 2012

New Zealand has a strong tradition of printmaking and this exhibition showcases works by some of our leading printmakers from the 20th Century. Including images from our Permanent Collection by Nigel Brown, Toss Woollaston, Gillian Pope, Barry Cleavin and Denise Copland this show presents a wide range of printmaking techniques and themes.

 

 

ComplementaryDame Eileen Mayo (1906-94). Royal Avenue, Chelsea. 1949. Gouache on paper.

Coming soon in 2012

Exploring the world of complementary colours this fun exhibition brings together artworks and objects from the Aigantighe's Permanent Collection that are dominated by varying shades of blue and orange. The images and patterns in this show delight our sense of vision and demonstrate how complimentary colours can be used to create both harmony and discord or subtlety and boldness.