Curatorial Projects
Harbourview Sculpture Trail, Te Atatu Peninsula.
Curator and one of the organising group for this project. This exciting exhibition of 45 sculptures by contemporary New Zealand artists will be displayed for 4 weeks in March along a trail through a unique salt marsh area with ponds and stunning views across the Waitemata Harbour to Auckland City, the Harbour Bridge and Rangitoto Island beyond. This art event has been set up by Te Atatu Business Association with support from Auckland Council to, enhance the environment of Te Atatu Peninsula and as a fundraising opportunity for Hospice West Auckland, whose purpose is to ensure all New Zealanders have access to the best possible hospice care at the end of their lives.
The 45 artworks in this exhibition, from 35 contemporary New Zealand artists have been chosen for their connection to the rich local history and the natural uniqueness of this salt marsh area that surrounds the Te Atatu Peninsula that was once kauri forest and peat swamps. Several artworks also comment on social and political issues that affect communities and environments in this area, greater Auckland and globally. Artworks are all for sale. Proceeds to Hospice West Auckland.
Link to Harbourview Sculpture Trail website
Image JAFA Just another F'ait Accompli, Robin Ranga, 55 fibreglass rods, ball floats
Curator and one of the organising group for this project. This exciting exhibition of 45 sculptures by contemporary New Zealand artists will be displayed for 4 weeks in March along a trail through a unique salt marsh area with ponds and stunning views across the Waitemata Harbour to Auckland City, the Harbour Bridge and Rangitoto Island beyond. This art event has been set up by Te Atatu Business Association with support from Auckland Council to, enhance the environment of Te Atatu Peninsula and as a fundraising opportunity for Hospice West Auckland, whose purpose is to ensure all New Zealanders have access to the best possible hospice care at the end of their lives.
The 45 artworks in this exhibition, from 35 contemporary New Zealand artists have been chosen for their connection to the rich local history and the natural uniqueness of this salt marsh area that surrounds the Te Atatu Peninsula that was once kauri forest and peat swamps. Several artworks also comment on social and political issues that affect communities and environments in this area, greater Auckland and globally. Artworks are all for sale. Proceeds to Hospice West Auckland.
Link to Harbourview Sculpture Trail website
Image JAFA Just another F'ait Accompli, Robin Ranga, 55 fibreglass rods, ball floats
Kaipara Coast Sculpture Gardens
From 2008 to present I have been curator of Kaipara Coast Sculpture Gardens located at Kaukapakapa, north of Auckland. I was responsible for project managing with the owner, David Bayly the creation of a unique1km sculpture trail set in a tranquil rural oasis featuring the work of 40 emerging and mid career New Zealand artists set on previously undeveloped rural farmland. Annually I curate the thought provoking, yet accessible exhibitions of approximately 60 sculptures, which open in November each year.
Exhibition 2010 was opened by Prime Minister John Key on 6 November 2009 with 250 guests enjoying a lovely evening.
Link to Kaipara Coast Sculpture Gardens website
Image Babel, Gill Gatfield,Cut toughened float glass, concrete block
From 2008 to present I have been curator of Kaipara Coast Sculpture Gardens located at Kaukapakapa, north of Auckland. I was responsible for project managing with the owner, David Bayly the creation of a unique1km sculpture trail set in a tranquil rural oasis featuring the work of 40 emerging and mid career New Zealand artists set on previously undeveloped rural farmland. Annually I curate the thought provoking, yet accessible exhibitions of approximately 60 sculptures, which open in November each year.
Exhibition 2010 was opened by Prime Minister John Key on 6 November 2009 with 250 guests enjoying a lovely evening.
Link to Kaipara Coast Sculpture Gardens website
Image Babel, Gill Gatfield,Cut toughened float glass, concrete block
Art Of This World Gallery
From 1999 to 2007 I was a director and owner of Art Of This World, a contemporary, retail art gallery selling artwork, original paintings, pottery, ceramics, glass, prints and framing solutions all created by established and emerging New Zealand artists in a large open attractive gallery space located in Devonport, Auckland.
The businesses aim was to make New Zealand art affordable and approachable to the general New Zealand public. The exhibition programme featured 8 exhibitions each year.
Art by the Sea Gallery
From1993 to 1999 I was a director and owner of Art by the Sea, a contemporary retail art gallery, in Devonport, Auckland set up to make New Zealand art affordable and approachable to the general New Zealand public.
