HANNAH KIDD

HANNAH KIDD T i p p i n g Po i n t

9 May - 3 June 2015

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Milford Galleries Dunedin 18 Dowling Street (03) 477 7727 info@milfordhouse.co.nz

Green-winged Macaw (Ara Chloropterus) (2015) mild steel rod, corrugated iron, paint, size: 800 x 1285 x 410 mm

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Toco Toucan (Ramphastos Toco) (2015) mild steel rod, corrugated iron, paint, size: 770 x 760 x 550 mm

2

American Robin (Turdus Migratorius) (2015) mild steel rod, corrugated iron, paint, size: 410 x 310 x 405 mm

3

Spur-winged Goose (Plectropterus Gambensis) (2015) mild steel rod, corrugated iron, paint, size including base: 1110 x 810 x 675 mm

4

White-backed Vulture (Gyps Africanus) (2015) mild steel rod, corrugated iron, paint, size: 737 x 1070 x 785 mm

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Californian Quail (Callipepla Californica) (2015) 2 pieces; mild steel rod, corrugated iron, paint, cock: 250 x 345 x 105 mm, hen: 177

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Kotuku / Eastern Great Egret (Ardea Alba Modesta) (2015) mild steel rod, corrugated iron, paint, size including base: 1990 x 810 x 605 mm

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Great Indian Hornbill (Buceros Bicornis) (2015) mild steel rod, corrugated iron, paint, size: 935 x 960 x 330 mm

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Peach-faced Lovebird (Agapornis Roseicollis) (2015) mild steel rod, corrugated iron, paint, size: 345 x 620 x 295 mm

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Captain Planet (2015) mild steel rod, corrugated iron, paint, size: 1900 x 990 x 400 mm

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Kea (Nestor Notabilis) (2015) mild steel rod, corrugated iron, paint, size: 910 x 1245 x 680 mm

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Eurasian Blackbird (Turdus Merula) (2015) mild steel rod, corrugated iron, paint, size: 575 x 440 x 330 mm

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HANNAH KIDD Tipping Point

EXHIBITION VIEW

HANNAH KIDD Tipping Point

EXHIBITION VIEW

HANNAH KIDD Tipping Point

EXHIBITION VIEW

HANNAH KIDD Tipping Point

EXHIBITION VIEW

Hannah Kidd’s Tipping Point presents a group of flagship species, known to be endangered.

Central to the exhibition is Captain Planet (2015), a figure reprised from the television cartoon of that name. Presented by Kidd as a nude metaphor and past his prime, passionate Captain Planet, hands raised like a supplicant, is shown to be confused and puzzled and overwhelmed by facts and questions.

How do we make a difference? Yes, we can all talk of revering nature but where do we start? Is all effort now redundant? Is species extinction impossible to arrest? Are we simply tinkering, building intellectual sweeteners to absolve ourselves of all guilt and responsibility?

This important exhibition features seven wall hung sculptures and four freestanding works with masked Captain Planet addressing the space as if present at an overwhelming display in a natural history museum.

EXHIBITION PRICELIST 1

Green-winged Macaw (Ara Chloropterus) (2015)

9,500

2

Toco Toucan (Ramphastos Toco) (2015)

8,000

3

American Robin (Turdus Migratorius) (2015)

3,500

4

Spur-winged Goose (Plectropterus Gambensis) (2015)

6,500

5

White-backed Vulture (Gyps Africanus) (2015)

9,000

6

Californian Quail (Callipepla Californica) (2015)

3,750

7

Kotuku / Eastern Great Egret (Ardea Alba Modesta) (2015)

5,500

8

Great Indian Hornbill (Buceros Bicornis) (2015)

9,000

9

Peach-faced Lovebird (Agapornis Roseicollis) (2015)

4,750

10

Captain Planet (2015)

11

Kea (Nestor Notabilis) (2015)

9,500

12

Eurasian Blackbird (Turdus Merula) (2015)

4,000

16,500

All prices are NZD and include GST; Prices are current at the time of the exhibition

HANNAH KIDD b. 1979, lives Methven

Domestic Bliss (Pair) (2011)

Hannah Kidd’s subject matter has focused on witty and often comical animal studies which she has used as a vehicle to discuss the human condition. Hannah Kidd’s uses corrugated steel and, in her hands, the roughened material takes on an organic, malleable appearance which brings her subjects to life.

Kidd encapsulates the essence of each of her subjects so well that belief is easily suspended. The appeal of her sculptures is, in the first instance, their familiarity. This visual accessibility and tactility then taps into the viewer’s own memories – shearing time, a favourite pet, a day at the races - drawing out an emotional response to the works.

Whether exploring the New Zealand rural vernacular or the mating habits of exotic birds, it is Hannah Kidd’s ability to create a dialogue between her works and the viewer combined with her consummate sense of form and ‘the moment’ that singles her out as one of the country’s foremost young sculptors.

Hannah Kidd graduated in 2001 from the Otago Polytechnic School of Art with a Bachelor of Fine Arts majoring in sculpture. She has quickly risen to critical acclaim with her distinctive and unique work being exhibited around the world including I’m sure I’ve seen that before, Vienna, Austria (2002), Sculpture by the Sea, Australia (2007, 2009 & 2011) Sculpture by the Sea, Denmark (2009 & 2011) along with numerous group and solo exhibitions throughout New Zealand. In 2010 she was the Winner of the Montalto Sculpture Award, Australia and the People’s Choice Award at NZ Sculpture OnShore and in 2012 was a finalist in the Montalto Sculpture Award, Australia and the New Zealand Wallace Art Awards.

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HANNAH KIDD b. 1979, lives Methven EDUCATION 2001

BFA Otago Polytechnic School of Art (Sculpture Major)

SOLO EXHIBITIONS 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010

2009 2008

2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002

Tipping Point, Milford Galleries Dunedin Creature Comforts, Artis Gallery, Auckland Under Dog, milford galleries queenstown The Race, Milford Galleries Dunedin Heavy Petting, Little River Gallery, Canterbury Working Dogs, Milford Galleries Dunedin In a Man’s World, Milford Galleries Dunedin Beastly Delights, Aigantighe Art Gallery, Timaru Top Dog, milford galleries queenstown Only Real Men Need Apply, Little River Gallery, Canterbury Antarctica and Other Adventures, Milford Galleries Dunedin Heartland, CoCA, Christchurch The Locals, Milford Galleries Dunedin Tapestry Addiction, Little River Gallery, Canterbury Go, Dog. Go!, CoCA, Christchurch The Gentlemens Club, Little River Gallery, Canterbury Quarter Acre Dreaming, Little River Gallery, Canterbury Road Kill, CoCA, Christchurch Run Away to the Circus, Little River Gallery, Canterbury Best in the Show, CoCA, Christchurch Made to Rust, Little River Gallery, Canterbury Down on the Farm, CoCA, Christchurch Good Breeding, CoCA, Christchurch

SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS 2015 2014

2013

2012 2011

2010

2009

SCAPE 8 Public Art Christchurch Biennial, Christchurch Headland Sculpture on the Gulf, Waiheke Community Gallery, Waiheke Island NZ Sculpture OnShore, Auckland Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi, Australia New Works, Milford Galleries Dunedin The Royal Queenstown Easter Show, milford galleries queenstown Spring Catalogue, milford galleries queenstown Contemporary Figure Sculpture in Aotearoa, Zelandia, Auckland Sculpture Exhibition 2013, Artis Gallery, Auckland Spring Catalogue, milford galleries queenstown Significant Works, Milford Galleries Dunedin The Earl Street Journal, milford galleries queenstown Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi, Australia Sculpture on the Peninsula, Banks Peninsula, Canterbury Sculpture by the Sea, Aarhus, Denmark Spring Catalogue, milford galleries queenstown The Royal Queenstown Easter Show, milford galleries queenstown The Earl Street Journal, milford galleries queenstown NZ Sculpture OnShore, Auckland Anthony Harper Award, CoCA, Christchurch Shapeshifter, Wellington Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe, Peth, Australia Masterworks, milford galleries queenstown Sculpture by the Sea, Aarhus, Denmark

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2008

2007

2006

2005

2004

2003

NZ Sculpture OnShore, Auckland Recent Works, milford galleries auckland 3 Some, Letham Gallery, Auckland Kiwi Caravan, Uxbridge, Auckland Sculpture by the Sea, Sydney, Australia Sculpture on the Peninsula, Banks Peninsula, Canterbury Sculpture in Central Otago, Olssen’s Vineyard, Bannockburn The Great Art Auction, NG Gallery, Christchurch The CoCA Art Awards, CoCA, Christchurch A show with Ross Whitlock, Morgan Street Gallery, Auckland A&P Show, Christchurch Art Gallery The Art Event, Christchurch Art Gallery Sculpture in Central Otago, Olssen's Vineyard, Bannockburn Art in a Garden, Flaxmere, North Canterbury Urban Life-A Celebration in Art, Wellington Sculpture in the Garden, Banks Peninsula, Canterbury Sculpture in Central Otago, Ollssen’s Vineyard, Otago Art in a Garden, Hawden, Canterbury The Art Event, Christchurch Art Gallery Wine and Art Auction, Christchurch Hospital Art in the Garden, North Canterbury The Big Art Auction, Banks Peninsula, Canterbury NZ Sculpture Onshore, Auckland Aotearoa Barbie, CoCA, Christchurch CoCA Art Awards, CoCA, Christchurch Gardenz, Sculpture Symposium, Christchurch Sculpture in the Garden, Banks Peninsula, Canterbury I’m sure I’ve seen that somewhere before, Vienna, Austria

RECENT AWARDS 2012 2010

Finalist, Wallace Art Award, Auckland Finalist, Montalto Sculpture Award, Australia Winner, People’s Choice Award, NZ Sculpture OnShore, Auckland Winner, Montalto Sculpture Award, Australia Finalist, Anthony Harper Awards, CoCA, Christchurch

SELECTED ARTICLES & INTERVIEWS 2014 2012 2011 2009 2008 2008

Television Interview – TVNZ Seven Sharp, aired 12 August 2014 - http://tvnz.co.nz/sevensharp/methven-s-mega-sculptures-video-6054055 Wood, D, Hannah Kidd: In a Man’s World, Metalsmith Magazine, Vol 32, No.2, pg 58 Driessen, Erin, Dog-Art-Dog, EyeContactSite, 19 March 2012 Bertram, Gavin, Male Models, DScene, 14 September 2011, pg 13 Brown, Warwick, Seen This Century: 100 Contemporary New Zealand Artists, A Collectors Guide, Godwit, Auckland, pg 216 – 219 Benson, Nigel, Welding a View of NZ Rural Life, ODT, pg 37 Hanton, Jamie, Innocence and Exploitation, The Press

Hannah Kidd: Californian Quail (Callipepla Californica) (2015)

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Milford Galleries Dunedin

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