Frame & fortune
Summoning nostalgia
Nigel Buxton is a Christchurch based artist who is known to often explore the painting tradition of trompe l’oeil, beautifully capturing depth in his luscious oil paintings. Find this piece at PG gallery192, 192 Bealey Ave, Christchurch.
Mountainous allure
Jane Riley paints with flair, as illustrated in Colourful Coast – Mt Cook & Tasman with Cook River Mouth. A true nature lover, Jane finds constant inspiration studying mountains and their changing personality through different lights of day.
One of Tait Gallery’s most popular artists, this piece is available at the Hanmer Springs art haven, 34 Conical Hill Rd.
Swooning over Swan Lake
For leading intermedia artist Hye Rim Lee (Korea, New Zealand), an upbringing immersed in music, theatre and dance instilled a love of creativity and storytelling. Lee’s latest major work, Swan Lake, draws inspiration from Tchaikovsky’s iconic ballet and includes choreography by the acclaimed dancer Rudolf Nureyev.
Swan Lake opens at Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū on 2 August.
Explosive & electric
Evolving from the street art of Melbourne, New York, and the surviving slabs of the Berlin Wall, RUSH brings rebellious and electric street art into the home. The explosive, energetic creation brought to life by artist Rachel Rush has been selected to appear at prestigious exhibitions across New Zealand, Australia, and was handpicked for Saachi’s sold-out
The Other Avatars NFT project. Explore RUSH at Windsor Gallery, 386 Saint Asaph St, Christchurch.
