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Term 3
21st July— 26th September 2008
regan gentry: near nowhere, near impossible
June 7 - August 31
Sculptor Regan Gentry has been artist-in-residence at Tylee Cottage from December, 2007 - May 2008. The exhibition Near Nowhere, near Impossible features work that artistically explores the failed settlement of the Mangapurua Valley - the site of the famous ‘Bridge to Nowhere'. The exhibition will include a replica bridge made from rope, an impressive hedge of giant thistles, a man made out of corned beef and a giant chimney made from local pumice. The exhibition is a great chance for students to learn about local history and to experience first hand some exciting sculpture. Regan's residency has received the generous support of Creative New Zealand funding.
ka awatea the new dawn
June 21 - August 3
An exciting selection of local Maori artists working and living in the Wanganui region who are part of the group Manawa Ora/Sacred Fire. A great opportunity to see what local artists are doing, learn about materials they are using. Artist workshops available.
samoacontemporary
June 28 - August 24
Samoa Contemporary celebrates the best of Samoan art in New Zealand today.
Featuring the work of 17 artists, only three are Samoan-born and they all live in New Zealand cities, so their urban reality is far removed from their roots in Samoa . The artists are using a new urban-based visual language that draws on their Samoan heritage and communal experience of Samoan culture in New Zealand , as well as their wider New Zealand experience. The works in the exhibition share a number of broad themes - in particular the realities of migration, adaptation, identity and displacement. The exhibition includes painting, photography, drawing, sculpture and multimedia works. The exhibition has been curated and toured by Pataka in Porirua.
tour of the exhibition with a focus on selected artists 30-60 minutes. Yr 7-13
tour of the exhibition followed by a practical component; 90-120 minutes. Yr 0-13
There will be a focus on the following artisits: Niki Hastings-McFall, Fatu Feu'u, Michel Tuffery, Lonnie Hutchinson, Andy Leleisi`uao.
Practical activities: 1. students learn about Samoan `Ula (necklace or Garland ) and make one to give to someone else using contemporary materials.
2. Students will create a group work to take back to school with them based on Niki Hastings- McFall's works.
3. Lonnie Hutchinson's work combines Maori Kowhaiwhai designs with Samoan Siapo patterns, students will each create a work to take home with them.
4. Students will learn what influences Michel Tuffery's work and students will create their own graffiti styled artwork using stencils.
click here to download contemporary samoa flyer and programmes
1001 nights
August 9 - September 28
An exhibition of privately-owned Persian rugs depicting middle eastern scenes in the manner of Orientalist paintings. These striking and intricately crafted objects are unlike anything we have shown at the Sarjeant.
2008 carey smith & co wanganui arts review
September 13— November 9
This is a great opportunity for students to learn and explore what is being created by the many artists working in various mediums within our region.
All sessions are suitable for Years 0-13
Tour =40 min, Tour & practical= 90 min
please note: all lessons can be longer or shorter, and all sessions can be with or without a workshop.
education mail-out
Please click on the links below to download the
primary and secondary school education mail-out (PDF file)
NCEA links at the Sarjeant (PDF file)
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