Sweet As Banana Pudding Exhibition - 2021 - Catalogue of Works

EXHIBITION CATALOGUE

Exhibition Hours Grand Opening Friday 9th April

5.30 – 8.30 pm

Saturday 10th April Sunday 11th April Monday 12th April Tuesday 13th April Wednesday 14th April Thursday 15th April Friday 16th April

10.00 – 4.00pm 10.00am – 4.00pm 9.00am – 4.00pm 9.00am – 4.00pm 9.00am – 4.00pm 9.00am – 4.00pm 9.00 am -4.00pm

We are delighted to bring you this year’s 2021 Sweet as Banana Pudding Art Exhibition and Sale, showcasing the work of 50 emerging and professional women artists in the Hawke’s Bay. This last year has been difficult time for many, with a lot of uncertainty, and the impact of COVID-19 can be felt throughout our community. Our themed room at this year’s exhibition displays art work completed during, or inspired by, the COVID-19 lockdown period, and we are very proud to bring to you some very amazing art that was created during this period.

Art inspired in the time of COVID-19

Even though the event is a fundraiser, the Heretaunga Women’s Centre takes a very small commission as our main focus is on supporting women and providing a platform where they are able to exhibit their inspiring work.

I would like to thank our dedicated team of staff and volunteers here at the Centre who have worked really hard to make this exhibition a success.

I hope you love what you see, and purchase some amazing art work to be enjoyed by you and your family for years to come.

From Amanda Meynell, Manager

The Heretaunga Women’s Centre is a community hub that operates in central Hastings. We provide a range of services to support women in not only the Hastings community but from Napier and Central Hawkes Bay as well. We are especially proud to offer as one of services low cost and no cost counselling. The service is really needed and we are always booked out.

We also provide up to 40 different sessions a week during the school terms that include social activities, exercise groups, support groups, advocacy services, alternative therapies, legal advice, and health services for women.

What We Do

All our activities are run by volunteers and all for a small koha. Our Kaupapa is that no women should be excluded due to cost.

Our goals are always to honour the Treaty of Waitangi, to provide a supportive learning environment, to access and develop resources to support our purpose.

To always be able to communicate with Women in our community and to offer women a place for healing and growth.

Thanks To

Cover Artwork: 4

Nadia Weaver and Dean Moroney from Harcourts Hawke’s Bay for an herculean effort putting together our amazing catalogue

‘Heat’, Jani Dixon

Playing at the Exhibition grand opening night is Mama Rosa, with its very cool vibe of Latin, Gypsy and Klezmer influenced music. The eclectic and very now beat is a real musical feast in the form of a global buffet of jazz, Latin, rock, and folk.

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Aimee Simpson Aimee Simpson, aka the lovable bug, is a 19 year old Hastings artist with ASD. She says, “I have always been passionate about creating things on paper. My go to area of drawing is to create weird and wonderful creatures.” Aimee has recently stepped out of her comfort zone by expanding her ideas and adding colour to her creations. She has also made a soft toy based on her ‘The Pony’ print with the help of Ainsley, her Disability Resource Center (DRC) advocate. Aimee says, “it took a lot of planning and time to develop a pattern and create the toy.”

“The Pony” Print and toy $75

“The Gecko” Print $45

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“The Rabbit” Print $45

Amy Lynch Amy Lynch applied her design background to working with metal in 2015. She has designed and made pieces for local councils and organisations, as well as restaurants, schools, and art trails. Last year she formed METcALfe (Metal Metcalfe) with her sister Katie Bapiste. Amy says, “we create playful, colourful, and stylised sculptures from repurposed materials, primarily steel drums from our local food industry. Inspired by nature and the material itself we are having such fun making these blooming beauties.”

‘Mini Bloom #1’ Repurposed Steel Drums $150

‘Mini Bloom #2’ Repurposed Steel Drums $150

‘Mini Bloom #3’ Repurposed Steel Drums $150

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Andrea Beech Andrea Beech is a Havelock North artist who has been painting and exhibiting for many years. Oils are her preferred medium because of the depth of colour and play on light they offer. Andrea says, “my work is not conceptual, it invites the artist and viewer alike to enter a process of discovery, to contemplate and investigate the “ inner” and “outer” spaces with which we are familiar, including time, space, landscape and nature.”

“Mercy” Oil on canvas $950

“Still Live” Multi Media $850

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Angie Alexander Angie Alexander’s art combines her lifelong passion for painting with her love of the Hawke’s Bay lifestyle. Following her career in graphic arts Angie started painting seriously in both oils and acrylics. As a dedicated ocean swimmer Angie is inspired by the local coastline so it is natural for her work to focus on seascapes. Angie says she also enjoys painting portraits of people and pets as well as working from a special photograph “and transforming it into an ever-lasting memory.”

“What do you think?” $550

“I dig you a pool” $550

“Wish I was bigger” $550

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Beverly Trillo Beverly Trillo explores the use of colour, line and texture through her printmaking.

She is drawn to the fine details in the natural environment and this medium offers the opportunity to express her ideas in a myriad of ways. She says printmaking “allows for intervention at a given point to create multiple layers, which can reveal and conceal, inviting closer inspection of subtle details.”

“Earth Endures Time” Medium: monoprint, linocut $395

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10x Monoprint cards (including envelope) $7 each

Carrie Fraser Carrie Fraser moved from Wellington to Hawkes Bay 6 years ago. She is inspired by nature, especially the ocean. Carrie says, “I have been a stay at home mum for the last 8 years and discovered the medium of resin and alcohol ink very cathartic and calming to work with.” Carrie accepts commissions. https://www.facebook.com/CarrieResinArtHB https://www.instagram.com/CarrieResinArtHB

“Sunset Surf” $420

“Totaranui Summer” $929

“View From Above” $879

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Catherine Jurgens Catherine Jurgens works from her studio in Taradale and exhibits her work in National art shows and galleries throughout NZ. Catherine is largely self-taught and takes inspiration from nature. Her work is recognised for the use of vibrant colours, large florals and layers of acrylics and mixed media, often finished with gloss or resin. https://www.instagram.com/catherinejurgensartist/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/catherinejurgensartist/

‘Colour Me Mindful” $625

‘Happy Earth” $395

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‘Freckles” $625

Chris Wallace Chris Wallace is a local artist working in many artistic disciplines. She returned home to New Zealand 4 years ago after spending 20 years in the UK where she discovered new art techniques. Chris works with many artistic disciplines and continues to experiment and discover new art and craft activities.

“Farmer” $400

“Harvest Gardener” $400

“The Librarian” $400

“The Bird Man” $400

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Debra Thompson Debra Thompson is a local mixed media artist. Her creative influences are the pop artists Takashi Murakami, Andy Wahol, and Wayne Thiebaud. Debra’s artwork is primarily inspired by Street, Suburban and Pop Culture, including graffiti and street advertising. She uses spray paint, acrylics, paper, paint pens, oil sticks, and gold leaf to create her works.

‘Cry It’s Over” Mixed Medium $1620 ‘Frida Forever” Mixed Medium $780

‘Flurry of Angels 1’ $1495

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‘Flurry of Angels 2’ $1495

Diane McKenzie Diane Mckenzie started acrylic painting nearly four years ago. She has reduced eye vision which was improved last year through surgery on both eyes. Diane says, “during lockdown I tried collage art which I have been enjoying.”

‘What Do I Do’ $200

‘High Life’ $200

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Elsa Youthed Elsa Youthed is a Karamu High School student currently working towards her NCEA Level 2 in Design. She also enjoys photography, drawing, and painting. Elsa is considering a creative career pathway.

‘Splatter’ $20 ‘The Girl with purple Hair’ $20

‘Expensive Love’ $40

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Faith Wright Faith W is a curious creative, who delights in colour & texture.

We are thrilled Faith will be exhibiting her work at our Art exhibition and sale in April.

‘Evolving’ $200

‘Sea Dreams’ $250

‘It Takes A Village 2’ $200

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Frith Campbell Kerr Frith Campbell-Kerr paints watercolours that often include a textile element reflecting her degree in Textile Science. She says, “I have a slight obsession with flowers – they make my heart sing. Flower gardens, fresh flowers, books about flowers, handmade craft flowers, dandelions the kids pick … you name it, they all make me smile from deep within. So just to be extremely predictable flowers also pop up frequently in my artwork, along with circles or stripes – because I like them too.”

‘Little Blue’ Mixed Media $140

‘On the Horizon’ Mixed Media $140

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‘Sunny’ Mixed Media $140

Gail Davidson Gail has painted for approximately 15 years. She paints solely in acrylics as it suits her bright quirky style. Her paintings tell a story and reflect her joyful sense of fun and humour. Gail says, she, “enjoys bringing a smile to other people’s faces through her art.”

Her paintings grace many walls throughout NZ, and even as far away as the UK and Europe. Gail has spent many years as a medical receptionist in Napier, most recently at Marewa Surgery.

‘Many years ago” began Ant .... “two ants were begat’ Acrylic $275

‘Effy’s Home Improvements - Posture’ Acrylic $320

‘Spirited Save with a Grin and a Wave’ Acrylic $370

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Gillian Appleby Gillian Appleby graduated from the EIT Ideas School in 2014. Her body of work stems from sourced, everyday photographs and departs into a mixture of fact and fiction.

Gillian says, “my work seeks to create tensions between illustrative and material investigations around the figure and identity.” Gillian’s art is currently showing at galleries across Hawke’s Bay. www.gappleby

‘Bystander’ Oil on board $400

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‘Figit’ Oil on board $400

Janett Levien Janett Levien has been creating art using acrylics and oils for four years. Her work focuses on the fanciful, spiritual and restful, with a healthy dose of playfulness and whimsy. Through art ranging from the mythical to the meditative, Janett expresses her wonder at the world and encourages the viewer to embrace theirs. Combining magic, mystery and colour Janett’s work is visual storytelling designed to stimulate the imagination. Janett says, “the philosophy for my art is that each piece should suggest a story that the viewer can construct from the work.”

‘Sheepish’ $130

‘Seashells’ $60

‘On Shore’ $90

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Jani Dixon Jani Dixon’s art is created with ink and coloured pencils and inspired by the natural world. Combining imagination, creativity and precision Jani allows her work to evolve organically. Explaining her process she says “my drawings, very eclectic in subject matter, begin with the germ of an idea and then slowly take on a life of their own, there is never a predetermined end result. It is an exciting and intriguing process as dense textural layers are added and subtracted continuously.” mamartistaotearoa.com

‘Boy, you’ve gotta carry that weight’ Coloured pen & pencil $850

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‘Grace’ Coloured pen & pencil $850

Jean McGavock Jean McGavovk has been making mosaics for 25 years, both small panels and large community projects. She says, “I never seem to tire of cracking things apart and creating something of the pieces. I love the vibrancy and the play of light on the colours. The finished pieces constantly changing how they look at different times of the day.”

‘Kahu’ Mosaic $150

‘Circle of Life’ Mosaic $150

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Jenika Reading Jenika Reading is a young female artist based in Havelock North, Hawkes bay. Who is a recent graduate with their Bachelors of Creative Practice from EIT. Jenika’s art explores colour/ colour theory and abstraction in her work. She is passionate about using and a wide range of paint mediums and showing experimentation in her art.

Social media (instagram) Jenikareadingart

“Connection” Acrylic paint, oil paint, modelling paste, impasto gel, varnish on wood $125

“Ocean Vibes” Acrylic paint, pouring medium, on canvas $100

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“Ocean Dreams” Acrylic paint, pouring medium, glow and the dark paint on canvas $125

Jennifer Foster Jenni Foster has a long and varied creative background involving several mediums.

She is currently working in hot glass having recently switched from making handpainted silk garments. Jenni won the Rothmans Art Wear awards in 1987 while establishing herself in this field. She has also produced artworks with pottery, felt, and leadlight, as well as traditional painting.

Jenni lives in Napier with her husband, daughter, and grandson.

‘Kina’ Fused Glass $250 ‘Memories’ Fused glass and flax muka $250

‘Splash’ Fused glass - wall hung - heavy $450

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Joscelyn Ash Joscelyn Ash is a self-taught artist who has worked in many styles and mediums. She is drawn to mandala and mediational art, especially geometric and zentangle. Joscelyn says, “spiritual work is a big part of my life and as with my clairvoyant readings, messages come through my art. The viewer is free to interpret their own meanings.”

‘Living in Balance and Clarity’ $ TBA

‘Spirit Centre: Fire, Air, Water, Earth’ $ TBA

‘The Divine Energy of I AM: Both Masculine and Feminine’ $ TBA

‘The Divine Feminine: Nurturing, Protection and Strength’ $ TBA

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Judith Aitken Judith is a local artist who has been painting for 30 years. She lived in Auckland and UK before settling in Hastings in 2005. She has exhibited in Auckland, Cornwall, Edinburgh, Napier, Hastings and Palmerston North. Jude’s a keen photographer and paints from photos in pastels & acrylics specialising in people, pets & cars.

‘Bella’ Pastel $299

‘Grandeur’ Pastel $350

‘Neve’ Pastel $500

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Judy Woodham Judy Woodham has exhibited widely over the last 20 years and has been a member of various Art groups in Hawkes Bay. Her favourite mediums are watercolour and pastel.

Judy has been selected for Artex Napier, Keirunga Art group and Art Hawkes Bay, where she has sold paintings. Judy also enjoys gardening, Asian cooking, and her lovely grandchildren.

‘Give Us A Hand’ Watercolour $185

‘Pondering” Pastel $185

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‘Cloud Formation’ Pastel $75

Karen Johansen Karen is a member of the Art Group at Otane Arts and Crafts Group. She paints under her maiden name Karen Johanson. Karen was introduced to abstract acrylic painting on large canvases at Hamilton Teachers’ College in the early 1970s. Her tutors were John Ford and Ted Bracey, well known artists of that time.

Karen says, “I’m keen on colourful Mixed Media and collage at present which I call ‘Painting with Scissors,’ in honour of Henri Matisse who was an expert at it.”

‘Out the Black Window’ Acrylic $325

‘Red Barron’ Mexid Media $225

‘Port O Call’ Acrylic $225

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Karen Robinson Karen Robinson has been painting for about 5 years. She says, “I love to paint animals and landscapes.” Karen’s preferred medium is acrylics.

We are delighted Karen will be exhibiting her work at our Art exhibition and sale in April.

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Katie Baptiste Katie Baptiste’s love of colour, materials, and textures has driven her creative career across many design disciplines. Her works combines a physical, hands on approach with a practical eye. Last year she formed METcALfe (Metal Metcalfe) with her sister Amy Lynch. Amy says, “we create playful, colourful, and stylised sculptures from repurposed materials, primarily steel drums from our local food industry. Inspired by nature and the material itself we are having such fun making these blooming beauties.” @metalmetcalfe

Mini Bloom #4 Repurposed Steel Durms $150

Mini Bloom #5 Repurposed Steel Durms $150

Mini Bloom #6 Repurposed Steel Durms $150

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Keita Fitchett Keita Fitchett works with materials she collects from the sea and brings them to life through different art forms.

Ko Tainui toku waka Ko Waikato toku awa Ko Taupiri toku maunga Ko Ngati Tamatera toku iwi Ko Te Pai O Hauraki toku marae Ko Keita toku ingoa

‘Masked’

‘Potae’

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‘Ocean Care’

Lisa Feyen Lisa Feyen graduated from Ideaschool EIT in 2016 with an award for top research student. She currently works as an artist/printmaker from her studio, tutors workshops, and exhibits regularly. Lisa combines digital manipulation and tradition printmaking methods to create work with layers of meaning and materiality. She says, “by adding, subtracting, editing and rearranging, and using found images and collage, my drawings evolve as an organic process. My work investigates the notions of language, memory, and feminine identity reflecting a personal cultural identity that shifts with time.” www.lisafeyen.com Facebook: @lisafeyenart Instagram: @lisafeyen_artist

“Nocturne” Screenprint on Aluminum $550

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Liz Ross Smith I began painting almost 5 years ago and am a member of the Humanity Painters Group here in Hastings. My paintings are influenced by our natural environment and surroundings here in beautiful Hawkes Bay. I enjoy studying the fine detail in plants and flowers as well as the broad perspective that landscapes present.

‘Spring’ Acrylic $290

‘Anchor Me’ COVID 19 Acrylic $100

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‘Tribute to Georgia O’Keefe’ Acrylic $180

Lynette Holchier Lynette Holschier works in coloured pencils to create fusion of drawing and painting.

She says, “these were magic pencils that make my heart and soul sing and transport me to my happy place.” Lynette’s art has been exhibited locally and loves giving back by being involved in community projects.

‘Bouquet’ Painting $850

‘English Breakfast’ Painting $850

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Miranda Chan Miranda Chan is a local artist who started on her painting journey four years ago. Her works focus on figures, still life, and landscapes using watercolours. Miranda says, “painting is not only an experience, but it has given me the courage to continue to grow and challenge myself.”

We are delighted Miranda will be exhibiting her work at our Art exhibition and sale in April. Get your opening night tickets at Eventbrite or the Heretaunga Women’s Centre.

‘Bay’

‘Boat’

TBA

TBA

‘Waterfront’ TBA

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Rachel Jarvis Rachel Jarvis has loved drawing and painting since she was a child. After working as a freelance stage designer and props maker in the UK she moved to New Zealand and settled into an office-based job and regular income. However, since moving to the Hawkes Bay last year, Rachel has started working full time from home giving her the time to pursue painting and discover her own style. She says, “I am a passionate advocate for animal welfare and they often feature in my work.”

‘Best Friend’ Painting $500

‘See Me’ Painting $500

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Raven J Dee Raven Dee has always been drawn to art with a focus on photography and has exhibited work in Europe. She is a long term member of the acrylic painting group but also experiments with clay modelling for a 3D affect, and oils. Raven says, “I want my work to be seen as a fun, light-hearted view on life.”

‘Teddy Bear’s Picnic’ $350

‘Home Sweet Home’ $250

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‘If You Can Dream’ $350

Rayleen Hazelwood Rayleen Hazelwood has been able to devote more time to her art since retiring from nursing in 2016. She has been exploring all aspects of art at the Margaret-Mary Farr Art Studio where she discovered the technique of pencil drawing with acrylic additions. Rayleen says, “I really find this medium challenging but very satisfying.”

‘Sylvia’ Pencil/Acrylic $110

‘Tui’ Pencil/Acrylic $110

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Robyn Watt Robyn Watt has a Teaching Degree and a Bachelor of Fine Art, majoring in Printmaking.

Making and teaching Art are her greatest pleasures. She says, “I most often paint 3 or 4 paintings at the same time, working from one to the other as they dry.” It is Robyn’s belief that “if you like an artwork, you just need to know WHY you like it, if it’s the subject matter, the colours or it matches your curtains, then that’s perfectly fine.”

Robyn’s preferred medium is acrylics.

‘My Cape Reinga’ Acrylic $45

‘Oh to be free’ Acrylic + Texture medium $55

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‘My Mount Cook’ Acrylic + Texture Medium $55

Sarah Weber Sarah Weber was given her first camera at the age of 3 and since then has always had one nearby. She is inspired by nature, especially plants, flowers, and landscapes. Sarah says, “photography is my art form, it’s how I see life. Beauty is everywhere; studying it through the lens has made me appreciate it even more.”

‘Fields of Tears’

‘Time to Shine’

‘Layers of Contemplation’

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Sharon Wrigley Sharon is a local artist working from her studio in Paki Paki. She has a large garden where she finds inspiration for her watercolour, ink and mixed media on paper.

Sharon’s stance is about ‘finding freedom’ and creating a narrative for the viewer to use their imagination of the unlimited possibilities to come. She exhibits throughout the North Island.

‘You Never Know Whats Around The Corner’ Mixed Media in reclaimed frame $698

‘Reaching Out’ Mixed Media with resin on birchwood $499

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‘The Valley’ Mixed Media in reclaimed frame $548

Sonia Chrystall Sonia Chrystall is a local artist who works from her home studio in Havelock North.

She paints in an intuitive style – colours and many layers that take themselves in their own direction. She says this free, process-driven approach is about the painting journey rather than following a theme. “I trust intuition to find balance, to find a composition that will work. It is about letting go and allowing the painting to take on an energy and a life of its own. And there has to be colour – I want people to experience some crazy, beautiful colour happiness.”

‘Too Close to the Sun’ $2200

‘Out of Chaos’ $750

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Sheryl Eustace Sheryl Eustace has a Certificate in Fine Arts and a Diploma in Arts & Creativity. She works mainly with mixed media in a style bordering on the semi-abstract. She says, “I work in an intuitive manner letting colour and form guide me using various methods and techniques.” Sheryl is involved in the Art Hawkes Bay Exhibition Group which holds an annual exhibition for local art groups.

Instagram: @sheryleustace

‘Sunset’ Mixed Media $300

‘It’s in the Script’ Acrylic $200

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‘Far Distance Hills’ Cold Wax $200

Stella-Jane Tricket Meet Stella-Jane Trickett, born into this reality from the Wairarapa. Artist, Author and mother. Also known as Starseed Weavers Creations. Starseed is drawn to and has a passion for Mythology, natural magic, Inner/Multidimensional, shadow and light and the ancient, she tunes into this with her core being and expresses it through her my art and creations. Stella also takes commissions. Bright Blessings to all.

‘Calendar’

‘Moon In Lion’ $120

‘Dragon Moon’ $260

‘Gluttony’ $220

Spark of the Starseed Book $25 each

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Te Awhina McGregor Te Awhina McGregor studied traditional Maori art at Te Wananga-o- Raukawa. Her work was included in the He Hokinga Mahara exhibition that showcased works by the course students and tutors at the Mahara Gallery, Waikanae, in 2011.

‘Flamingos’

‘Cheetah’

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‘Flower’

Valarie Healing Valerie Healing is a long standing member of a Heretaunga Women’s Centre art group.

Her favourite medium is acrylics which she finds is an escape into a relaxing space.

Focusing on natural subjects Valerie says, “nature continues to open my eyes to all its incredible shades of colour.”

We are delighted Valerie will be exhibiting her work at our Art exhibition and sale in April.

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Verity Pattison Verity Pattison is based on the East Coast of the North Island. Native fauna and flora are a major influence on her detailed work which focuses on vibrant colour. Verity has a degree in Visual Art and Design and her work has been included in both private and public exhibitions around New Zealand. Her work is currently being exhibited in the Tennyson Gallery and the Art Shed in Hawke’s Bay.

‘Exotic Flowers’ Acrylic $780

‘Ruru’ Acrylic $680

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‘Huia with Flowers’ Acrylic $680

Verona Nicholson Verona Nicholson is a local Counsellor who uses art and imagery therapeutically.

She spends her free time making art, treading the boards at community theatres and writing plays. Her pieces are an exploration of a love for found-object assemblage and collage and more recently, painting faces.

‘She is not best pleased’

‘Women with Turban’ $100

‘She of the Ravens’

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Wendy Zerjal Wendy Zerjal has been “playing with paint” for the last five years or so, especially over lockdown. She explores different mediums including watercolour, acrylic and has even painted a fence of flowers in her backyard. Wendy says, “it’s all purely for fun, personal growth and encouraging myself to notice the world around me in a bit more detail.

Sharing it with others takes a bit of bravery on my part but I like the challenge.”

‘Long Way Home’ $150

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Jan Grady Smith

‘Prime Beef’

‘Kiwi’

Ruth Mitchener Ruth Mitchener is an award-winning designer who is a co-owner and product designer at Mitchener Architecture and Design. She has had a varied career including working as an interaction designer at a secret robotics technology centre, product photographer for local food and beverage companies, and graphic designer for numerous film companies. Ruth has two children and has returned to painting after a 19 year hiatus. Ruth is inspired by the Impressionists, and the representation of the natural world through colour and light, working predominantly in small scale using oil paints.

Erica Stephens Erica Stephens is a local artist and primary school teacher. She founded Raymond Road Designs 7 years ago as an outlet for her creative work. Erica works in a variety of mediums to create silhouette images of animals and birds as well as garden sculptures.

She also designs and makes New Zealand merino clothing.

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