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Welcome to the new website, it allows more interaction for me in uploading information, images and media, and it also permits greater control over how the images presented are displayed and seen. In this section are articles and items of interest in a chronological order from top (newest) to bottom (older posts).
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Newbies - Recent Graduates 2011
December 2011 - January 2012
A group exhibition at the Corban Estate Arts Centre, in Auckland, representing the outstanding work of 8 students (from B.A to M.A) from Unitec, Elam, Whitecliffe and AUT:
NATHALIE GUY, DENISE BATCHELOR, VANESSA GLEYE, MARGARET ESTALL, CHEN-YI FEY, BARRY ROSS SMITH, JANETTA HEYDEN and MARCEL WATSON. ...more
A group exhibition at the Corban Estate Arts Centre, in Auckland, representing the outstanding work of 8 students (from B.A to M.A) from Unitec, Elam, Whitecliffe and AUT:
NATHALIE GUY, DENISE BATCHELOR, VANESSA GLEYE, MARGARET ESTALL, CHEN-YI FEY, BARRY ROSS SMITH, JANETTA HEYDEN and MARCEL WATSON. ...more
Pure Gold
3rd December - 23rd December 2011
A large group of 50 New Zealand artists exhibiting 150 10"x10" works in celebration of 50 years for Harrison's Gallery in Tauranga. ...more
A large group of 50 New Zealand artists exhibiting 150 10"x10" works in celebration of 50 years for Harrison's Gallery in Tauranga. ...more
Artist and Agri company in union
Front page article in the Peninsula Press 22nd September 2011
In a brilliant piece of creativity combining two of NZ’s iconic symbols, rugby and the dairy industry, Paeroa Agricultural suppliers AgriSea lead the country with an innovative marketing initiative. ...more
In a brilliant piece of creativity combining two of NZ’s iconic symbols, rugby and the dairy industry, Paeroa Agricultural suppliers AgriSea lead the country with an innovative marketing initiative. ...more
Staunch Supporters campaign
September 2011
Collaboration with Agrisea Ltd in launching the new print range and celebrating the national game ...more
Collaboration with Agrisea Ltd in launching the new print range and celebrating the national game ...more
Growing from layer upon layer of ideas
August 2011
“The impetus always starts from an idea, long before I pick up a brush and begin to paint.”
Article in Waihi leader by Sharen Watson ...more
“The impetus always starts from an idea, long before I pick up a brush and begin to paint.”
Article in Waihi leader by Sharen Watson ...more
Odd Jobs 2 - Creative Communities Scheme assessor
March 2011
I have joined the assessment team for the Creative Communities Scheme in the Hauraki District ward. This means being able to connect artistic groups and individuals involved with activities in the community with funding to help them realize their goals. ...more
I have joined the assessment team for the Creative Communities Scheme in the Hauraki District ward. This means being able to connect artistic groups and individuals involved with activities in the community with funding to help them realize their goals. ...more
Odd Jobs 1 - Hikutaia School Mural
January 2011
Over the past 6 months I have been working with some kids from Hikutaia School in the production of a mural for the front wall. Firstly the 5 to 7 year olds sketched surrounding features (cattle, farming machinery and birdlife) from their environment. ...more
Over the past 6 months I have been working with some kids from Hikutaia School in the production of a mural for the front wall. Firstly the 5 to 7 year olds sketched surrounding features (cattle, farming machinery and birdlife) from their environment. ...more
Queen with moko draws complaints
December 2009
Queen with moko draws complaints. This article appeared in the Manawatu Standard just before Christmas 2009 and began an interesting online discussion regarding icons and ownership. ...more
Queen with moko draws complaints. This article appeared in the Manawatu Standard just before Christmas 2009 and began an interesting online discussion regarding icons and ownership. ...more