ARTS + CULTURE FIND THE ART YOU LOVE AT ART + SOUL “Life beats down and crushes the soul and art reminds you that you have one.” - Stella Adler The concept for Art + Soul began when director, Katie Endicott-Davies felt that there was a gap in the market for bringing beautiful yet affordable, original art to everyday New Zealanders. “Art + Soul is about keeping it unpretentious – by bringing fantastic art to those that love it, without the hefty price tag. ” Art + Soul aims to represent emerging to mid-career artists from all over New Zealand who specialise in painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture and digital art. Users can browse the website by artist, media or price range making it easy to navigate. The best part about Art + Soul is that if you ’re unable to nd anything that suits your personal tastes, ask about commissioning an artist to complete a piece just for you. Whether you ’re a business or a private client, most of the artists at Art + Soul are available for commission work and you ’re encouraged to look beyond what is showcased on the website and get exactly the art you love. An affordable art rentals service is also available. Take the time to log onto www.artandsoul.co.nz to view the artists and their work. If you see something that you ’re interested in, book a time at their Ponsonby Studio to view the piece in person. PN Art + Soul is still on the hunt for more artists to represent, so if this sounds like you get in touch with Katie on M: 021 275 1785, or hello@artandsoul.co.nz to nd out more.
SHOWING AT WHITESPACE NEAL PALMER “SPLASH” 8 - 26 March Neal Palmer: London (BA Hons, Fine Art – Trent University) has lived and worked in the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. “At Trent University two notable contemporaries; Tim Noble and Sue Webster, encouraged my experimentation. Here my practice evolved from painting to printmaking and then to sculptural installation very much in the manner of the Chapman brothers. “Following art school my experience diversied even more through my work as a prop maker and scenic artist in lm and TV including a couple of years at Spitting Image as a puppet co-ordinator. It was here I met my wife, and embarked on a path that led to moving to New Zealand. “Now as a painter, my concerns revolve around coming to terms with the visual language and natural environment of my new home on the one hand, and an artist ’s desire to have a painterly dialogue with the history of painting as well as creating rich experiences for audiences who may not be steeped in art history. “Exploring my new environment I have discovered subjects that can evoke strong emotional responses. ” PN WHITESPACE, 12 Crummer Road T: 09 361 6331 www.whitespace.co.nz
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