An exhibition showcasing art works created by local artists using “recycled or found objects” will soon go on display at ArtsPost, Chartwell Gallery in Hamilton.
Displayed at ArtsPost Chartwell Gallery from 1 April-3 May 2010, ‘Rescued’ will showcase innovative and surprising works, from the quirky to the functional, created from recycled, repurposed, salvaged materials and found objects in mixed media work. Amongst the materials will be wood, textiles, metal, glass, plastic and seaweed.
Rescued is the brainchild of ArtsPost retail co-ordinator Marion Manson, who said she “had a vision of curating an exhibition of works using recycled materials”.
“This exhibition will raise questions concerning want versus need, and will highlight the overabundance of choice and manmade products in a commercial society and the waste it produces,” she said.
“It will promote recycling and make viewers rethink what they throw away. Hopefully it will inspire them to make use of waste that they would normally overlook and look at sustainable ways of living.”
Ten established and emerging artists from throughout the greater Waikato will showcase their work in the exhibition, including Hamilton artists Marti Wong, Nancy Caiger, David Lloyd and Shelley Norton; Raglan artists Chris Meek and Rob Kear; Tim Holman of Coromandel; Julie McDonnell of Taupo; Heather Olesen of Morrinsville; and Di Jeffries of Otorohanga.
For more information visit www.artspost.co.nz
ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
Chris Meek, Raglan – metal Chris Meek is a sculptural artist whose background in working with steel goes back as far as the late 80s when he completed an apprenticeship in panel beating. He then went on to produce recycled stainless steel design products and supplies his work to several design stores throughout New Zealand. In 1999, a personalised clock was gifted to President Clinton while he was in NZ for the APEC conference. Chris has also been producing artwork for the past 5 years, and enjoys collecting and working with recycled materials. These pieces provide inspiration and together with his ideas create the individuality of his work.
Rob Kear of Raglan – seaweed Rob has lived in the Raglan area for the past 17 years. This year has seen a major career change for him after 20 plus years supporting and running services for people with disabilities in and around the Waikato and King Country area. Rob has always been a person who likes to create things and was taught as a child not to be wasteful of any resource. Rob is involved with a variety of mediums and produces a wide range of creative works, including weaving, painting, sculpting and felting.
Press Release: Arts Post, Monday, 22 March, 2010