Artists

Shadows & Reflections - Don Service & Dr Suits

Shadows & Reflections - Don Service & Dr Suits

What happens when we bring the urban art of Don Service and Dr Suits together? Depth of shadow, enticing reflection and a compelling combination of real material and style. The Gallery is preparing to show new works from these two Christchurch based talents. A key part of what makes them both exciting artists is the journey and approach they each take in crafting, creating and making their work.

Here’s a quick read on who Don Service & Dr Suits are…

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Artist - Anna Leyland

Artist - Anna Leyland

Anna Leyland is a contemporary New Zealand artist with a growing following across the country.

Anna creates giclee prints and metallic foil screen prints from original, hand-painted canvases with beautiful precision and composition. Her works celebrate the beauty of what she sees around her and the multiculturalism of Aotearoa, through captivating pattern and symbolism.

Art Bureau talk to artist Anna Leyland to find out more...

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Artist - Rebecca Tune

Artist - Rebecca Tune

New Zealand Artist Rebecca Tune is not afraid to experiment with her work using a variety of techniques and mediums to great effect.

Rebecca has won the Mt Eden Young Artist Award two times, she has featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions, and runs a successful graphic design business here in Auckland.

Art Bureau talk to the highly talented Rebecca Tune…

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Artist - Tony Ogle

Artist - Tony Ogle

Tony Ogle is known as one of New Zealand’s leading screen printers.

He is famous for producing limited edition screen prints and paintings celebrating the New Zealand coastline.

Residing in Gisborne, in his home overlooking Wainui Beach, and working from his restored studio in town, Tony continues to be fully entrenched in the lifestyle and beach life that is New Zealand. His art is wonderfully capable of transporting the viewer to a moment of local coastal gold.

The Art Bureau asks Tony about his art and inspirations...

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NZ Artist Rachel Rush... and RUSH

NZ Artist Rachel Rush... and RUSH

Rachel Rush is a well-known contemporary New Zealand artist, continuing to achieve success on the local and global stage.

Rachel loves the freedom of mixing up acrylics and stains with resin to create beautiful colours and depths within layers of work. There are no hard rules to follow and she enjoys watching each piece take on its own vibrancy and energy.  Surprisingly, this talented local artist actually enjoys a fabulous double life. Rachel offers the world another lens through her alter ego RUSH. RUSH is an alternative portfolio of fresh, bold urban art. 

With two captivating worlds in play, we loved asking Rachel more about her art and inspirations during this unusual year...

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