Saturday 7 September 2024 - Friday 27 September 2024
Cherry Wright - Progression
Ogle Gallery
7th September - 27th September
Opening Celebration:
Sunday 8th September, 4pm - 6pm
Cherry Wright is an amateur abstract painter who has gained knowledge and honed her skills through various tertiary courses and community classes over the years. In 2003, while living in Sydney, she attended the School of Colour and Design, earning an Award of Excellence. Although the course did not focus on painting, it provided a good foundation for her future use of colour now evident in her work.
In 2022, Cherry received the 2D Merit Award at the We Art MAC Members’ Exhibition, followed by a display of her work at MAC Artspace in April 2023. She was the Runner Up at the Members’ Merit Awards Exhibition at Lake House Arts in 2023, leading to this exhibition at the Ogle Gallery in September 2024.
Cherry’s painting process is meticulous. She uses a small brush, building up many thin layers of colour, sometimes applying dabs and/or dots to achieve the desired cover. Where the layers of paint are more transparent, earlier pooling and patterns created in the neutral underpainting are visible, creating a sense of depth and hidden layers.
Her work often features transparent watery blues, sea greens, teals and turquoise hues accented with vivid oranges, mustards and bricky reds.
Recurring motifs in Cherry’s earlier painting include irregular organic forms and pod-like shapes. In response to global warming, she depicts parched or burnt landforms alongside areas of water saturation and flooding. Last year the Strata works evolved. Irregular, cross section-like blocks of colour represent seams of rock, soil and sand alongside vegetation and water. More recently, Cherry applies ‘looser’, sometimes more opaque paint applications to the canvas while creating more whimsical works.
Cherry continues to learn from each new painting which then informs the next.
“I hope that a viewer connects with a work I have spent many hours painting, and that it evokes something that makes them stop and view a little longer”
Sunday 11 August 2024 - Friday 6 September 2024
Finding Our Way
Sunday 11th August - Friday 6th September
Ogle Gallery
Opening celebration:
4pm Sunday 11th August
A group show exploring expressions of wellbeing
The exhibition is a testament to the impact of creative expression on mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
Emerging artists Burnetta Van Stipriaan, Helen Harvey, and Ana Ferrari met through Wayfind Creative mentoring
sessions. Although their art practices and backgrounds are diverse, they discovered a shared well-being
narrative through creativity. They have found solace, catharsis, and fulfilment within their painting and
printmaking practices.
About the Artists:
Burnetta Van Stipriaan is a self-taught, emerging artist whose works are informed by place and identity. Burnetta
adapts the Samoan concept of va (the space in between) to invite reconnection. Her work delves into questions
of self, belonging, and the environment. She donates 5% to the Ovarian Cancer Foundation New Zealand.
Helen Harvey (Pākehā, Māori) is an abstract painter and mixed media artist. Her work is cultural and political,
inspired by a sense of kaitiakitanga, and observing the interaction of humanity and the natural world.
Ana Ferrari - Ana’s search for peace evolved into a meaningful exploration of the power of creative expression
and well-being. Ana is also an entrepreneur (Luna, Art+ Play) and a practitioner of The Three Principles Of Innate
Mental Health. Ana’s more recent work was produced at Toi Ora Living Trust studio and 5% of the proceeds will
be donated back to it.
Thursday 22 August 2024 - Thursday 22 August 2024 - 20:00
Artwork credit: Val Cuthbert
Orientation Workshop for Artists Interested in Exhibiting at Lake House Arts in 2025
Lake House Arts is hosting an Orientation Workshop for artists who are interested in exhibiting with us in 2025. This event will provide a clear overview of the application and exhibition process and offer a chance to network with other artists.
Workshop Details:
🗓️ Date: Thursday, 22nd August
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
🏢 Venue: Ogle Gallery, Lake House Arts, Barry's Point Reserve
📧 RSVP: arts@lakehousearts.org.nz
Limited spots are available for the workshop.
What to Expect:
Application Tips: Learn how to create strong proposals that can enhance your chances of being selected for exhibitions.
Networking: Meet other artists and share ideas.
Guidance: Our team will explain the steps involved in the application and exhibition process.
Lake House Arts aims to showcase a wide range of artists, from new graduates to experienced creators. Our venue on Barry's Point Reserve, housed in an A* Heritage rated building, offers a unique and historical setting for exhibitions.
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Saturday 20 July 2024 - Friday 9 August 2024
Press Release of 2024 (21st) New Zealand Chinese Arts Exhibition
100 pieces artworks of over 80 professionals and amateurs will be displayed between 21 July – 8 August in 21st Chinese Arts Exhibition ranging from oil painting, water colour painting, acrylic painting, sketch, Chinese paintings, and calligraphy etc. You will enjoy and appreciate Chinese arts and cultural diversities.
The art exhibition is organised by Pacific Culture and Arts Development Association and is opened to public for free
Saturday 6 July 2024 - Thursday 18 July 2024
Lake House Arts is pleased to present...
Dylan Huata - INTRO-TO-VERT
6th July - 18th July
Becroft and Ogle Galleries
Opening Celebration:
4pm, Sunday 7th July
The “INTRO-2-VERT” exhibition focuses on Spirituality, Atua, and personal as well as communal experiences that connect us to our ancestors in everyday life.
The meaning behind the title “intro2vert” defines 3 key points.
The first meaning is the introduction of those above us who came before.
As they watch over our actions and keep us accountable, we must continue to do good, if that is what we seek. In this life, we are the representatives of more than just ourselves.
The second meaning is personal and is the introduction to moving vertically in this journey.
For the story of a 23-year-old artist, this section would be described as “the come-up”.
Lastly, each person has an introverted and reserved side to their character.
Often choosing to hide talents, disciplines and passions.
We also have confidence that is often mistaken for arrogance.
This aids us in portraying fearlessness and personality within our character.
Experience “INTRO-2-VERT” and witness the work of an “Extra-Introvert".
Artist Statement:
"My name is Dylan Tiaki also known as “Blanc Phase” (pronounced Blank Face).
I am a 23-year-old artist based in North Shore, Auckland.
Largely Influenced by a range of Music, Dance, Fashion, and Poetry, my main source of expression is through Art. My works are made from a mixture of acrylics, oils & pastels on medium to large stretched canvases.
Faces are a signature statement in my works, so I tend to include them both clearly and secretly among the layers. This adds a form of playfulness for my audience to interact with as they interpret my work."
“I’m no extrovert, I’m just a confident introvert.” - Dylan Tiaki (BLANC-PHASE)
Saturday 22 June 2024 - Friday 5 July 2024
Whakaaturanga Whānau Toi o te Whare Roto Staff, Tutors and Residents Show marks Matariki with an exhibition in which artists respond to the concept of ‘Piki e te Tuara ascending the threshold’.
Reflecting on the Lake House Arts’ evolution, this exhibition encourages us all to reflect upon creative journeys and personal growth. Join us in celebrating our talented community.
Saturday 1 June 2024 - Friday 21 June 2024
Opening Celebration:
2pm Saturday 1st June
Becroft and Ogle Galleries
An exhibition from the members of the North Shore Photo Society.
North Shore Photographic Society is a vibrant and dynamic community that aspires to cultivate the love of photography among all skill levels.
We are a social group that encourages meaningful connections and fosters a welcoming environment for all. We believe that creativity thrives when challenged, and we offer diverse opportunities for our members to push their boundaries and explore new avenues of expression. Our goal is to create a supportive space where every member feels valued and empowered to unleash their full potential. Together, we aim to capture life's precious moments and create art that inspires and uplifts our community.
Saturday 1 June 2024 - Friday 21 June 2024
Photo: Allison Plass - Rough Play
Presented by Auckland Festival of Photography Trust & Kuala Lumpur International Photoawards in Ogle Gallery, Lake House Arts.
In a long-standing partnership with the festival, The Kuala Lumpur International Photoawards [KLPA] winners and finalists are back once again - view a daily screening of the outstanding portraiture photography featuring the KLPA 2023 winners and finalists selected by an international jury panel.
The KLPA is an annual global portrait photography prize seeking the very best and fresh entries from photographers of all levels in two main categories - Single Image open and a Project-based or themed category. Initiated in 2009, KLPA is recognised as a significant and vital award in the photography calendar, supporting and rewarding contemporary portraiture practice especially in the South East Asian region.
Saturday 11 May 2024 - Friday 31 May 2024
Metamorphosis is a group exhibition featuring works by a selection of 2023 winners of Lake House Arts' Members Merit Awards. This exhibiton will feature an array of styles across abstract painting, mixed media sculpture and painting.
Exhibition Dates:
Saturday 11th May - Friday 31st May
Opening Celebration:
Sunday 12th May, 4pm
Friday 26 April 2024 - Friday 10 May 2024
Lake House Arts is pleased to present...
Autumn Pop Up - Members' Mini Exhibition
Friday April 26th - Friday May 10th
Receiving artworks:
9am Tuesday 23rd April - 12pm on Friday April 26th
Opening Celebration:
4pm Sunday 28th April, Ogle Gallery
Click here to download the entry form
Lake House Arts invites artists to create and display works which reflects the essence of Autumn. Autumn is a season of transition and reflection - we are encouraging members to interpret the concept of Autumn in their own unique way.
Entry Criteria:
Please fill out the aformentioned form and attach to the back of your exhibition-ready artwork, along with your submission from 9am Tuesday 23rd April - 12pm on Friday April 26th.
We also invite you to the opening celebration of the exhibition from 4pm Sunday 28th April, in the Ogle Gallery of Lake House Arts.
Friday 15 March 2024 - Thursday 28 March 2024
Lake House Arts is pleased to present:
Tony Ogle
Selected Works - 1996 - 2023
Friday 15th March - Thursday 28th March
Ogle Gallery
Opening celebration: Friday 15th March, 4pm
For over three decades, I’ve been creating paintings that represent my connection to the landscape. New Zealand’s coastline is the source of my artistic inspiration along with ocean activities that provide ongoing wellbeing in my life.
The coastal margin where sea and land collide is a meeting place of elemental forces that create a unique geology as well as providing shelter and nourishment for generations through time.
My connection to this margin has captivated me since my early years growing up in Castor Bay in the ‘60s and ‘70s, and I feel grateful to be able to express through my art, the lifestyle, impressions and feelings it evokes in me.
Upon returning to NZ in 1991 after a long OE, I decided to resume my art practice and initially worked from a studio between Belmont and Devonport. In 1994 I left there to join friends living at the Lake House when it was still located near Takapuna beach. I lived and worked from the House for two years and was involved in its relocation to Fred Thomas Drive.
Since then I have lived away from Auckland and now, in conjunction with a retrospective exhibition in my city gallery, I am returning to the Lake House to show a selection of screenprints and paintings covering off the intervening years. It is very exciting to be back showing my artwork in the House where so many good memories reside and to help celebrate its ongoing successful transition into a community art hub.
Friday 26 January 2024 - Friday 2 February 2024
Lake House Arts is pleased to present:
Lines and Colours
Chinese Children Art Group Show
Ogle Gallery
Friday 26th January - Friday 2nd February
'Lines and Colours' is a selection of recently completed drawings by young artists, all living on the North Shore, and between the ages of six and thirteen years old. They are students of Lake House Arts tutors Xinli and Shay Xie Deng art classes.
Saturday 28 October 2023 - Friday 17 November 2023
Echoes in Time
Rachael Smith & Gerard Emery
Ogle Gallery
Saturday October 28th - Friday November 17th
Opening Celebration: 4pm Sunday October 29th
Artist Talk: 11am Saturday 4th November
Lake House Arts is pleased to present 'Echoes in Time', a photographic exhibition by Rachael Smith and Gerard Emery.
Juxtaposing histories through imagery from a German Concentration Camp and New
Zealand Postage stamps.
“Echoes in time” invites the viewer to explore a unique and thought-provoking collection of
work highlighting the striking contrast between two seemingly disparate, yet inextricably
entwined narratives. Imagery created using subjects from the same era, this exhibition
showcases the divergent paths taken by humanity during a pivotal period in history. The
careful selection of archival photographs capturing the starkness inside a concentration
camp, juxtaposed with the vibrant colours of New Zealand pictorial history, a landscape
untouched by the immediate physical devastation of war, but deeply impacted by conflict.
We invite you to engage in a visual dialogue that challenges our perception of history and
interconnectedness.
Sunday 15 October 2023 - Friday 27 October 2023
Moshi Jogakbo is a traditional Korean patchwork technique with deep cultural significance. It involves creating vibrant textiles used as wrapping cloths for various purposes, symbolising connections between givers and receivers. These clothes were passed down through generations and carried meanings through colours, patterns, and stitching techniques. This Korean jogakbo exhibition is an exhibition where people who love traditional Korean gyobang(women's life in Joseon) crafts gather to share their stories.
Opening Celebration: Sunday 16th October 4pm Ogle Gallery
Saturday 30 September 2023 - Friday 13 October 2023
Matthew Son
In Search of Ordinary Life
Ogle Gallery
September 30th - 13th October
Opening celebration: 4pm Sunday 1st October
What does the “ordinary” mean? Humans always long for something special.
However, its speciality is just an illusion. After reaching the speciality that humans
have pursued so much, the speciality is no longer special.
This is because humans seek out another speciality.
The future’s speciality is an illusion. Enjoying the mediocrity of the present, that
could be missed due to the illusion, will be the best happiness humans can have.
After all, enjoying everyday ordinary life is a already enjoying the special life that
you have dreamed of.
Ordinary daily life in this sense will always be the main theme of my artworks.
Artist Biography:
My name is YG Matthew Son. I was born in Korea in 1952 and immigrated to NZ with
my family in 1992. I currently live in Takapuna, North Shore.
I majored in graphic design at Chung-Ang University in Seoul, Korea, and
after graduation, I was in charge of advertising design and advertising production for
various companies for about 10 years at a large inhouse agency.
After that, I became independent and ran a private advertising production company
for 7 years. Even though I worked so passionately, I wanted to paint someday.
When I came to NZ, I had to work on my livelihood, so I couldn't start painting until I
was over 60 years old.
I started learning painting at Lake House Art Class for two years.
I participated in the 8th group exhibition and another small group exhibition
of 3 artists as a member of the Korean Art Association in Auckland, NZ.
I will be opening my first private exhibition at Lake House Art Center in
Takapuna. The period is scheduled from September 29 to October 13.
Saturday 16 September 2023 - Friday 29 September 2023
Stephen Perry
Climate Resistance
Photographic Exhibition
Ogle Gallery
Spetember 16th - 29th
Opening celebration: 4pm Sunday 17th September
The work is about the futility of hard constructions to hold back the daily tides and weather that is marking climate change. It's almost a metaphor for the climate denialism that persists.
Monday 18 September 2023 - Monday 18 September 2023
Elevate your artistry through cultural immersion at the "Introduction to Mātauranga forArtists" workshop, a collaboration guided by Natanahira Pona. This transformative experience welcomes artists of every stage to explore the profound realms of Mātauranga Māori. Unveil narratives and symbolism that resonate through brushstrokes and forms. Whether a novice or expert, join us for an enriching journey where tradition meets innovation, fostering a richer artistic narrative inspired by Māori tikanga.
Thursday 7 September 2023 - Thursday 7 September 2023 - 21:00
Saturday 27 May 2023 - Friday 9 June 2023
Opening celebration
4pm Sunday 28 May
Lake House Arts' Community Photo Exhibition returns for the fourth year in a row, featuring photographs taken by Lake House Arts' members.
Spanning over a variety of styles and techniques – from the volcanic landscapes of the North Shore, to animals and fleeting moments of the everyday – the community photo exhibition caters to all ages and abilities.
Open to current Lake House Arts members to submit an artworks. To submit your photograph, please email Hannah at arts@lakehousearts.org.nz
Photos must be a minimum of 2MB, 300 dpi is recommended. A3 prints may be scaled down due to file quality.
Submissions due until 12pm Friday 26th May.
Saturday 29 April 2023 - Friday 12 May 2023
Thursday Art Club
Group Exhibition
Joanne Mortimore, Louise Sillitoe, Penny Adams, Shan Craig, Cynthia Archer, Pauline Feltham
'The Thursday Art Club' took its name from Richard Osman's 'The Thursday Murder Club'. There are five of us - all great fans of Richard Osman's books. Mostly we paint in watercolours, but sometimes an acrylic or two might appear.
We meet on a Thursday and can easily spend the day painting and enjoying each other's company. In between, we set the world right commenting back and forth on the news of the day and what is happening on the global spectrum.
Elizabeth Warde paints portraits and landscapes using her photography to reflect details and shapes for trees and water.
Penny Adams paints landscapes, yachts, tree - anything with lots of colour and contrast - and paints it very well indeed.
Shann Craig is very good with animals and landscapes - subjects close to her heart from her native South Africa. Her paintings of giraffes are to die for!
Louise Sillitoe paints landscapes and still life - anything that has plenty of colour and contrast.
Joanne Mortimore's favourite subjects are South Island landscapes and occasional flocks of sheep.
Cynthia Archer paints birds and landscapes in both watercolour and acrylic.
Pauline Feltham specialises in painting bird life using both watercolours and acrylics.
Saturday 1 April 2023 - Friday 28 April 2023
Jessica Douglas
Unbounded
Ogle Gallery
1st - 28th April
Opening celebration: 4pm Sunday 2nd April
Jessica’s practice investigates the complexity of human relationships which are inherently intertwined and interconnected, to acknowledge that we rely on each other for our physical and psychological well being and survival. She draws on the metaphor of the cell walls semi-permeable membrane to evoke the concept of separation and transmission simultaneously; conveying ideas of transference, seepage and flow between distinct separate entities. Application of paint brushed on in thin wash overlapping layers illustrate ideas of complex interconnections, proximity and exchange. Under and over layers are highlighted equally. Lines / edges act as barriers and bridges halting flow while at other times creating connecting channels. Similarly, colour oscillates between oppositional strident complementary combinations, and closely related colours sitting alongside each other to create vivid and hovering compositional colour plays.
Her practice inhabits a transitional space that evokes an inner world revealing rational and irrational truths. Each painting emerges from the canvas through a meditative and intuitive decision making process, with mistakes and process visible, to create works that open up and evolve before the eye.
Jessica has recently had work in The National Contemporary Art Award 2022, The Aotearoa art fair in 21 and 22, and solo exhibition ‘Cells’ at Northart in 2021. She has a Masters of Fine Arts from Auckland University and has received the Sawtell-Turner Painting Prize, the Bickerton-Widdowson Trust Memorial Scholarship, University of Canterbury, and the Joe Raynes Scholarship, University of Auckland. Her work is held in several New Zealand collections.
Saturday 4 March 2023 - Friday 17 March 2023
Michael Angelo
Solo Exhibition
Ogle Gallery
4th March - 17th March
Opening celebration: Sunday 5th March, 4pm
Artist statement:
"Carving is part of my Maori Heritage. My maternal grandfather, Pani Paora was Maori of full blood, Ngāti Wharekōkōwai, Ngāti Kahungunu and Tūhoe. He was a talented artist, poet and a very creative man. I learned my art at The Learning Connexion in Wellington and Lower Hutt. I graduated with a Diploma in Art and Creativity with Honours. In 1999 I met Tony Kāpua at Papaiouru Marae, Ohinemutu Rotorua, where my mother grew up with her Arawa whanau. After watching Tony carving for about an hour he invited me to try it. He drew a pattern on a piece of rimu, gave me a chisel and mallet and said “carve this”. Although I had never done anything like this before he was so surprised at how well I had done and he said to me “Don’t put the tools down!” He said I had a natural talent and most of his students would take months to achieve what I had; in less than an hour. Subsequently I spent 6 months further training at Mihiroa Marae, Pakipaki, tutored by Master Carver, Tūhoe Huata. I also worked with Te Maru Marsh at Te Poho-o-Tangiianui Marae in Napier. In this time I learnt the significance of the Tribal patterns/styles of different Iwi and Master Carvers. I now carve in my own unique style which enables me to combine my fascination with carving and colour. I don’t plan my carvings and painting, the inspiration just comes from my soul, guided by the spiritual aspects of nature. The happiest memories of my childhood were playing in the trees, surrounded by the birds, flowers, all living things and the way in which light and colour influenced my world."
- Michael Angelo
Sunday 2 October 2022 - Friday 2 December 2022
Lake House Arts presents Spring Soirée
An exhibition of mini-sized works to celebrate Spring in our Ogle Gallery.
Sunday 2nd October – Friday 2nd December, 2022
Opening Celebration: Sunday 9th October, 4pm
Open to all current members to enter. To update your membership, please login to your account and go to 'My Details', then 'My Membership'. On this page you can pay for another year of membership.
Works must be no larger than 30 x 42 cm - the size of an A3 piece of paper.
One submission per artist
To download the submission form, click here.
Sunday 11 September 2022 - Friday 30 September 2022
Opening celebration: 4pm Sunday 11th September, Becroft Gallery
Artist talk: 11am, Saturday 17th September, Becroft Gallery
The Auckland Plein Air group of artists was originally set up by Russell Hollings and a few of his artist friends. The group is made up of both professional and student artists, meeting up once a month to paint at various locations around the Auckland area. The term plein air is a French term, which simply means “in the open air”, and was first used by the French impressionist movement, who preferred to paint in the open air to capture the true light, colour and atmosphere, something that is not achievable from photographs in a studio. This movement has now taken off around the world, and is recognised as one of the fastest growing movements in the art world.
Included in this exhibition are 10 artists from the group, with each artist exhibiting four of their most recent works. The exhibition is the group’s first, and it is intended that we will be making it an annual event to be held here at the wonderful Lake House Arts
Opening Celebration
Sunday 11th September 4pm
Across Becroft & Ogle Galleries
Lake House Arts
37 Fred Thomas Drive
Takapuna
Tuesday 23 August 2022 - Thursday 8 September 2022
Schools represented are:
Takapuna Grammar • Belmont Intermediate • Devonport Primary • Belmont Primary • Vauxhall Primary • Hauraki School • Wilson School • Bayswater School • Stanley Bay School • St Leo's Catholic School
Seven of these schools belong to the Devonport-Takapuna Kāhui Ako or Community of Learning. This exhibition has run biannually in different forms since 2017 and continues to create a visual focus and identity for the Devonport-Takapuna Kāhui Ako. In addition, it gives our ākonga the experience of displaying their work in a public space. For many of our young participants it will be their first time in such a show.
Works will also be displayed in the upstairs gallery.
'Our Matariki' Community Celebration - Sat 27 August - Lake House Arts - 3-5pm
Sunday 1 August 2021 - Sunday 22 August 2021
Opening celebration: Sunday 1st August 4pm, Ogle Gallery
Capturing the colours of life can lead to many different expressions and feelings. Colour can be bright, invigorating and uplifting, or it can be subdued, quiet and relaxed. Depending on how we feel, can relate to the colours we like to surround ourselves. Colour has traditional definitions, White for purity, black for darkness, red being fiery, green being clean and eco-friendly. Blue can be cool and fresh like the sea and yellow, warm like the sun. We have created a mixture of feelings and expressions with this collection.
Sunday 20 June 2021 - Friday 9 July 2021
Sunday 2 May 2021 - Friday 28 May 2021
Call for works: Free Members' mini Exhibition - Autumn Rush at Lake House Arts
Download the entry form here.
Opening Celebration: 4pm Sunday 2nd May at Lake House Arts
Lake House Arts are pleased to announce our next free member's show 'Autumn Rush', where members are invited to submit one small original artwork responding to this theme.
Following in the spirit of our Great Art Sale, 'Autumn Rush' will be displayed in the Ogle Gallery, reception and hallways in a salon-style hang. Entry is free, however all works are to be presented in the parameters of 40 x 40 cm.
The size limit is 40 x 40cm for wall-works (including frames), or 40 x 40 x 40 depth for objects.
Please fill out the attached entry form, and tape to the back of your work when delivering on Friday April 30th.
Key dates:
Friday April 30th - Delivery of all artworks to Lake House Arts (9.30am - 3pm)
Tuesday May 4th - Artworks to be installed
Friday May 28th 2pm - Unsold artworks to be collected by artists. A reminder email to collect works will be sent out in the days prior to May 28th.
Important notes:
-All works must be exhibition-ready. This means all wall works must have a wire across the back, or d-rings installed to secure to our exhibition hanging system safely. If works are not exhibition ready, we can offer to install d-rings for artists for $7.
-All works are for sale, and are subject to Lake House Arts' 35% + gst commission.
Friday 9 April 2021 - Friday 30 April 2021
Clare Woods
Member Exhibition
Ogle Gallery
7th - 30th April
About Clare Woods:
INTUITIVE ABSTRACT ARTIST
For as long as I can remember, painting and design have been a huge part of my life. As a child I was given free rein. My parents were super supportive of my creative streak. I have vivid memories of bright colours and patterns spilling over my walls from the water colours I’d painted on the windows. Other kids in the street couldn’t believe I was allowed to paint anything I wanted to in my space.
I studied various art forms, majoring in graphic design and my art career began as a junior studio artist for one of New Zealands most prestigious graphic designers. It was the beginning of an amazing pathway in design that lead me to work as an art director for several leading advertising agencies. During that time digitalised design became the new normal. A really exciting progression.
I started my own design company in 1999 and began specialising in childrens book design. I loved it. At the same time I started to paint for my boys, and that lead to my own childrens art brand.
I have always been making art of one kind or another including fibre art and I really love a good yarn bomb in the middle of the night!
For the last decade I have been designing for web. It’s such an interesting field. The projects are incredibly diverse and every day is a school day! I get a real kick out of interpreting a client brief and making it sing.
It’s when I paint, though, that I am in my happy place. I am in an intuitive botanical phase at the moment. It’s very free and yet organised. I have no magic statement to make. I just want the viewer to feel good.
If I’m not designing or painting, I’m walking with my husband and our black lab Louie.
www.clarewoods.co.nz
Sunday 31 January 2021 - Sunday 14 February 2021
MINWHA - The Beauty of Korean Folk Painting
In essence, Minhwa(Korean folk painting) is a genre of art created for the common people. The Korean folk painting illustrates the common people's freedom of expression and reveals their innermost thoughts and dreams. The art work of the common people (Minhwa) from bird and flower paintings, to the tiger and the dragon and the ten longevity symbols. Encompassing a variety of subjects and methods of expression, Minhwa was created through a strong adherence to the symbols and events of the everyday lives of Koreans. As a result, they are heavily invested with a uniquely Korean psyche in terms of both content and philosophy. The exhibition will give encouragement to students who learning Korean folk painting and to develop their social skills in diverse cultural background.
Sunday 19 July 2020 - Tuesday 1 September 2020
Lake House Arts Members were invited to submit small artworks (under 30cmx30cm) for a mid-winter wall-hung mini art exhibition in the Ogle Gallery. This is a salon-style exhibition in the Ogle Gallery (Lake House Cafe). Members submit up to 5 small artworks. Artworks will exhibit until Spring.
Members are still elcome to add to the exhibition - email manager@lakehousearts.org.nz .To become a member of Lake House Arts and take advantage of all the great benefits members have click HERE
