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Visit to Who Shot Rock and Roll and preparing for Paperwork…

Jo Dalgety

I had intended to go to the studio again today and finish off the titling for our  ‘Paperwork’ exhibition February 7th – 17th 2013 with  Amy MacKinnon and Susan Thomas – the opening and wine tasting is February 7th, 6 – 8pm. The studio is where I have been over summer finishing, selecting, photographing and organising my work for the exhibition. But such a beautiful day in Auckland so I decided to treat myself and visit  Auckland Art Gallery to see their exhibition ‘WHO SHOT ROCK & ROLL‘ – a Photographic History, 1955 – Present. A history of rock ‘n … Continue reading Visit to Who Shot Rock and Roll and preparing for Paperwork…

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Letham Gallery – preview of X tonight, 6 – 8pm

Jo Dalgety

Letham Gallery presents the stunning new exhibition X, a group effort celebrating the diversity and talents of the many artists we have been privileged to work with this year, alongside a selection of new artists they believe have the potential to succeed. X offers a unique opportunity for many of the emerging artists to exhibit their work in a public place for the first time, and a rare opportunity for collectors to obtain an affordable original artwork from some of our more established artists who have lent their skills to bring this exhibition to life. 30 artists will exhibit up to 5 original … Continue reading Letham Gallery – preview of X tonight, 6 – 8pm

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Amy MacKinnon at Letham Gallery

Jo Dalgety

4th – 24th December 2012  /  Preview 4th December, 5 – 7pm Letham Gallery presents X, a group exhibition. Over 30 artists will exhibit up to 5 original works each, 200mm x 200mm (8” x 8”) in size, available to collect for only $200 each, featuring painting, photography, prints, 3d installation and more! http://www.lethamgallery.co.nz Continue reading Amy MacKinnon at Letham Gallery

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Chris Dennis and Amy Mackinnon, artists

Jo Dalgety

Two artists from Dornwell Studios have work in group exhibitions at the moment. Chris Dennis has work in Korero at Uxbridge Centre – 20 artists from various disciplines, select from 20 carefully chosen poems on the theme of conversation, to use as inspiration for their artwork. The exhibition is on until 2 August. Chris’s work is below. Another artist, although not from Dornwell Studios, is also a poet – Sue Reidy’s poem ‘Calling the Dead’ has inspired an image by artist Lisa Bensen, showing in Korero. And Amy Mackinnon‘s work is in the group show called 3 2 1: 300mm … Continue reading Chris Dennis and Amy Mackinnon, artists

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Amy MacKinnon, artist

Jo Dalgety

3 2 1: 300mm by 200mm for $100 – A group exhibition of works on paper Amy, from our Dornwell Studio, has a  few paintings in this show, opening next week at the Letham Gallery. If you’re free and fancy taking in some artwork (and perhaps a refreshing beverage) you’re each and every very warmly invited to the opening: Thursday 12th July, 6-8pm, 35 Jervois Rd … the Ponsonby Rd end, roughly opposite Dida’s and Glengarries.  I’ve  seen some of Amy’s work for this exhibition – fantastic!! I’ll be there with bells on! Continue reading Amy MacKinnon, artist

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All things small and beautiful…

Jo Dalgety

Two exhibitions in the last week I’ve been to and the paintings have been very small, delicate even. The first is Sarah Hillary’s ‘Floating’ at Anna Miles Gallery in High Street. It’s on until 22 December so catch it if you can. Sarah has painted on 99 shells given to her as gifts by friends and relations. They are beautiful – all the shells are combined into one large set, but the whole is made up of smaller sets. The sets of shells are matched in size and shape and the painted surface to make smaller sets within the whole. … Continue reading All things small and beautiful…