A Place to Call Home. Group Exhibition at the Bergman Gallery

A Place to Call Home, the first group exhibition of contemporary New Zealand Asian art developed by Benny Chanat at the Bergman Gallery, will open next week on Thursday, June 15.
Through paintings, photography, sculpture and ceramics, A Place to Call Home places a bright focus on the declaration that New Zealand is, indeed, home to artists from the Pacific and Asian continent, including Korea, China, India, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Malaysia, Persia and the Middle East.
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Intuitive Collage Workshop in Titirangi this Sunday !

 

Intuitive Collage Workshop this Sunday! 11 June, from 2 to 5 pm at the Titirangi Community House. Cost: $60, including materials, or $100 for two.  Treat yourself (and your friend) to an afternoon of relaxing creativity. Book your place here

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Mother’s Day Gift- A free Tote Bag with any Print

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and to celebrate this special occasion; I’m offering you a gift! During May, with every print order you place, you’ll receive a complimentary Nefertiti tote bag. So why not treat yourself, your mom, or any other special person in your life to a beautiful print and a stylish tote bag?
My limited edition art prints are the perfect way to show your love and appreciation for the important women in your life. Don’t miss out on this fantastic offer!
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Intuitive Collage Workshops in May

Get ready for an unforgettable creative experience! After the phenomenal success of our April classes, I am thrilled to announce that we will be offering Intuitive Collage Classes every Thursday in May as part of the Art Collective at the Shiloh Creative Life Centre in Onehunga.
This time, we’ll be diving deeper into the world of collage with a brand new project to explore every week. From spontaneous tearing to precise detail cutting, you’ll get the chance to experiment with a range of techniques that will unleash your inner artist. Expect happy accidents and unexpected surprises along the way!

The possibilities of Intuitive Collage are truly limitless, so let your creativity guide you as you explore new horizons in art. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a complete newbie, you’ll find something to love in this workshop. So come and join us, starting this Thursday night from 6 to 9 pm.

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Collage Your Mother’s Day Card – Free Event

World Collage Day is just around the corner, falling on Saturday, May 13 this year. I usually celebrate it by organizing a community collage creation. Last year’s Avondale’s community collage, with the kind support of Whau the People, is proudly displayed at the Avondale Library, while the Titirangi community collage from two years ago is on exhibit at the Titirangi Community House. This year, since World Collage Day coincides with Mother’s Day weekend, I am thrilled to collaborate with Upstairs Gallery at Lopdell House, offering a free event: “Collage Your Mother’s Day Card.”
Mothers hold a special place in our hearts, and what better way to show appreciation than by gifting a unique, handmade card?
All are welcome to join us any time between 2 and 4 pm. We will provide all materials needed to create a personalized card from upcycled magazines and books onto coloured bristol cards. Additionally, you are welcome to bring your own images from home to add a personal touch. No need to sign up; see you there!

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Intuitive Collage Workshops at Shiloh, Onehunga

Intuitive Collage is a relaxing and highly therapeutic art medium; it’s a great tool to process difficult feelings, quieten the mind, and elicit a state of deep relaxation, with the subsequent relief of stress and anxiety. It allows self-expression for those with no prior experience in the arts. For creatives, however, collage can be uniquely inspiring and means of artistic exploration.
In this course, we will make several collages from printed material. Participants are encouraged to be spontaneous and intuitive; This creative process is flowing, forgiving, and without technical challenges whatsoever. This course runs in an inclusive, relaxing, and supportive manner and has a non-judgmental approach – there is no right or wrong; it’s all about individual aesthetic preferences.
Cost: $60 for all four classes
Adults, 13+
Youth. 13-18 years of age – gold coin donation per class
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Intuitive Collage Workshops March 2023

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March 2023 Workshops

I’m running a couple of workshops in March. These collage workshops will enable you to relax your mind and allow your hands and heart to guide the way. All materials are provided. Sunday 19th, at my studio, out west and Tuesday 21st evening at Skar Image Lab, Kingsland. Book your place here

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To celebrate International Women’s Day coming up soon, I am offering two newly printed art journals – Justice (Ruth Bader Ginsburg) and Smash the Patriarchy (the OG wonderwoman) on my online shop. These are luxurious art journals, suitable for writing and drawing, with 120 blank pages of an uncoated art paper stock, 80 GSM.
Size 180×240 mm.
Click here to order yours
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