Friday, 20 August 2010
David Ryan West-East
Unlike other trends that come and go, Orientalism remains an enduring influence in New Zealand art. West East brings together art works in a range of media that demonstrate this influence in the 21st century.
West-East 14 August - 17 October 2010 Suter Gallery
Orientalism' is a term that is used to describe Western
interpretations of Eastern art and culture, specifically that of
East and South East Asia. This was an important artistic
trend in the 19th century and was incorporated, albeit, second or
third hand, in New Zealand. The Crown Lynn Blue Willow china
pattern is a classic example, being a New Zealand industrial copy
of a late18th century British interpretation of a Chinese
design.
Unlike other trends that come and go, Orientalism remains an
enduring influence in New Zealand art. West East
brings together art works in a range of media that demonstrate this
influence in the 21st century. It also focuses on work by
artists who have participated in the recently established
residencies in Asia. By doing so, this exhibition also
considers the closer and more relevant relationships being
developed between this country and the 'East'.
Artists: David Ryan, Max Gimblett, Neil Dawson, David Pearce
& Simon Kaan
FLOORTALK
Saturday 28 August 2 pm
Exhibition Curators, Julie Catchpole and Anna-Marie White, discuss
the theme of the exhibition and works in the show.
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