Harold Coop 1934
born in Auckland
1945
attended Elam School of Fine Arts Saturday classes, with tutor Lois White
1958
graduated in Medicine, Otago University
1959
exhibited Auckland Society of Arts, NZ Academy of Fine Arts, and Kelliher Prize (main wall with prize-winners). Attended summer school at Auckland Art Gallery with tutor Colin McCahon
1976
exhibited at Barry Lett Gallery, Auckland
1976–96
12 solo exhibitions of landscape, mainly at John Leech Gallery. Works in private collections, and at Governor-General’s official Auckland residence
24
1981
created seven metre polyester mural for entrance, School of Medicine, Auckland
1986
judge, Bledisloe Medal for Landscape, Auckland Society of Arts
2000–06
became a full-time painter. Regular visits to Europe. Exhibited International Art Centre, Auckland
2002
landscape competition finalist, International Artist Magazine
2004
contributor, book on landscape published by International Artist Magazine, USA and Australia
2006
had own book, A Vision of New Zealand, published by Saint Publishing, Auckland
Lives in Auckland
Represented by: International Art Centre, Auckland Bealey Gallery, Christchurch The Artist’s Room, Dunedin McClelland Gallery, Whangarei Website: www.newzealandpainting.com or refer gallery websites
Opposite:
Beach Settlements IX 2003 Acrylic on canvas (detail of ) 76 x 137cm Private collection Brussels
Left:
Braided River Series V (Eglinton) 2004 Acrylic on canvas 76 x 137cm Private collection