Growing up in Breaker Bay was amazing for a child obsessed with creatures of all kinds from birds to bugs to fish so I picked up a pencil and began drawing them. Dreaming of being an artist I graduated from Wellington School of Design in 1992. After many years as an illustrator I turned my focus to being an artist. My intricately detailed wildlife art is influenced by my time as a scientific illustrator at Te Papa, and my own traditional Celtic visual culture.
An old friend of Brett Keno (Sculptor) from his school days visited his studio in Otaki during the Kapiti Coast Art Trail and asked if he would consider creating a Chinese Dragon for the Lunar New Year Festival 2024.
Brett loved the opportunity to try something new and enjoyed the challenge of discovering his first Dragon hidden in a block of limestone. The colour of the limestone ended up a little golden which was perfect.
The partnership that has led to drab Chorus cabinets around Porirua being adorned with beautiful art has been recognised for its community values.
The Kūmara Awards have been held annually since 2020, awarded by Placemaking Aotearoa for projects that make a positive difference in public places and spaces in the Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch regions.
I think we can all agree, the power of expression through dance and movement has no limits. This is just one reason why it is simply magical to witness the transformative effects programs such as What Dance Can Do makes on our future leaders.
Whether you participate or witness it, dance is food for the soul. And thanks to a wonderful dedicated team with an amazing initiative, it is weaving its way more into the lives of children who may not necessarily have the chance to explore it in this way, and all alongside very talented professionals.
The Winter’s Tale has been reduced to a 50-minute, age-appropriate presentation for 5-12 year olds by co-Director/Mentor Deborah Rea. Appointed by Shakespeare Globe Centre NZ for its 2023 Primarily Playing with Shakespeare production, Deborah is working alongside the teachers from each school and community group. A lovely range of scenes from dinner party to pastoral paddock, plus a statue (or maybe several!) which comes to life, are being rehearsed in their own schools.
Welcome to Wellington, New Zealand, a vibrant city known for its flourishing arts and culture scene. Spring brings a host of exciting events to the city, from music festivals to art exhibitions. In this blog post, we will highlight the key features, dates, and locations of upcoming events in Wellington this spring. Whether you're a local or a visitor, these events are not to be missed!
World of WearableArt and Wellington partnering for another five years
Te Whanganui-a-Tara is hosting the World of WearableArt Awards Show (WOW) for another five years, continuing a successful partnership in the capital.
WOW is a world class event, which has been based in Wellington since 2005. Annually, it brings over $28million into the local economy, with over 35,000 people visitors from outside the region attending, and a total audience of 60,000 adding vibrancy to the central city.
Midnight Confessions is an experimental anthology piece about love, loss and the power of female friendships. Inspired by the classic play, Love and Information by Caryl Churchill, this piece is set in the intimate setting of a sleepover. It is a coming of age love letter to the friendships that shaped us growing up. Self discovery, vulnerability, exclusion and heartbreak are woven through topics of girlhood, love, trust and growth.
