Honouring those before us:
PG gallery192
Artist Darryn George presents new paintings in his exhibition Mihi, exclusive to view at this leading local gallery from 12 August to 5 September.
Born and based in Ōtautahi, acclaimed artist Darryn George is of Ngāpuhi descent. His paintings reflect the breadth of his cultural roots and are anchored in his Christian faith and his Māori heritage. Primarily working with geometric abstraction in a reduced palette, some more recent works have included looser figurative elements and brighter colours.
In his new exhibition at PG gallery192, Darryn returns to formality with beautifully balanced geometric paintings that are alive with colour, pattern and rhythm. The title of the show, Mihi translates as ‘tribute’ and each work is named after an important person in his life.
Darryn’s dynamic yet serene tribute paintings are respectfully dedicated to hidden leaders: “A big part of the stories and art of Māori culture is acknowledging those that have gone before us; those people from our past who have had an influence upon us. For me, these lovely people whom the paintings are named after, often went under the radar, but the seeds that they sowed were significant,” Darryn says.
Darryn has exhibited nationally and internationally, with major exhibitions at Te Papa Tongarewa, Pataka Art and Museum, Christchurch Art Gallery, Wellington City Gallery and more.
See the exhibition at PG gallery192, open Tuesday to Friday from 10.30am to 5pm, and Saturday between 10.30am and 3pm, at 192 Bealey Avenue, Christchurch.
