17 February - 1 March
A long time favourite of yours for her wonderful printmaking & very popular hoops, this is Annie's second solo exhibition at Turua Gallery where she will be showing a series of all new works which present new lines of visual investigation & an evolution in her practice since the last show. Works can be enjoyed individually but the experience of being in the gallery immersed in the artworks is also intended to be a part of this show – being in space filled with colour light and movement heightening the sensation.
The series of works is intended to collectively reflect the feeling of a New Zealand summer. Hoop pieces are named after favourite Coromandel beaches, blanket paintings reference the classic wool blankets made in the 50’s – 80’s& used in batches and cribs all over the country and the palette is bold and vibrant. Light is reflected off the gold and silver leaf detail found in many of the works like sunshine and there is a sense of joy and lightness to the works.
Within this new series the iconic Tui has been chosen as the main focal point for the exploration of colour, composition and movement.
A long time favourite of yours, for her wonderful print making and very popular hoops, this is Annie Smits Sandano’s second solo exhibition at Turua Gallery, where she will be showing a collection of all new work.
The series of work is intended to collectively reflect the feeling of a New Zealand summer. Hoop pieces are named after favourite Coromandel beaches, blanket paintings reference the classic wool blankets made in the 50’s – 80’s in wool mills throughout the country - often used in batches and cribs all over New Zealand, with a bold and vibrant palette . Light is reflected like sunshine off the gold and silver leaf detail found in many of the works, bringing a sense of joy and lightness to the pieces.
The New Zealand native bird series stems from a commission from a client of Annie's, who requested a large painting that combined her abstract form-base explored in her wood cut prints. This opened up a new approach to making paintings that rooted in figurative elements of New Zealand iconography culture.
Within this new series, the iconic Tui has been chosen as the main focal point for the exploration of colour, composition and movement within the formal development. This native New Zealand bird is also deeply rooted in the collective consciousness - from it's song to it's silhouette and the distinctive feather throat plume.
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