Group Show at ArtSouth in Gore New Zealand

Group Exhibition at ArtSouth in Gore New Zealand!!

Beverly Claridge
Julie Greig -
Michael Holland -
Daina O'Hagan -
Jane Riley -
Louwenda Robinson


From my perspective, this is an interesting mix of artwork on display at the beautiful gallery at the historic Old Post Office upstairs in Gore, New Zealand. Bob Martin, gallery proprietor, and his university summer intern, Paul, cheerily provides advise and information on all the artists and artwork there. For me, it is worth a journey just to visit with these two knowledgeable gentlemen.

In this exhibition, I am presenting my Stewart Island series, as well as providing three studies from my current series slated to be on display in early 2009. The series has the working title, "Ephemeral Perceptions" and explores visionary aspects of human existance, such as hope, aspiration, values, and ideals. I can't remember when I've had so much fun in studio, and can hardly wait to premiere this group of works. They are all slated for national contests next year, with the finale of hosting the entire collection in the exhibition at ArtSouth.

Whew! What a Blessed Year!!!

It's been busy, but blessed 18 months!! One daughter married! Two others blessed us with a granddaughter and a grandson and our two boys are in their last year of highschool! Of course, then there was our trip to the US and a kitchen remodel when we returned. Then google did some remodeling of their own and I couldn't access my Blogger. But I've finally worked it out and here I am.

And now, I'm gearing up for exhibitions next year and the year after. The working title for my solo exhibition in "Ephemeral Perception", which will explore our everyday lives alongside the vastness and expanse of the universe. It is a more visionary direction for my artwork.

Included in this post is an image of one of the preparatory studies I am doing for the exhibition. I'll upload a slightly larger jpeg as soon as I locate it on my computer. I'd love your comments.