Franco Anselmi

Small is beautiful - interesting, colourful, joyous and fabulous. This offering of over 100 artworks by leading New Zealand and overseas artists is currently on view in our gallery window. A small painting is the most meaningful of gifts, to family, friends and oneself.  

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Highlights include a new series of Guffi italiani (owl) frescoes created by Maestro Anselmi. For the first time Andrea Mazzoli contributes his unique mix-media pieces. Carlo Mirabasso's latest collection of exceptional ceramics are adorned with the joyful symbols of Umbria and her sister region Toscana. Senior Milanese artist Paolo Canetti presents a collection of contemporary works capturing the Italian lifestyle in his own unique style and palette.

From time immemorial the female form has inspired, fascinated, captivated and eluded artists. The most well known painting in the world is of a woman, and whether we are viewing a Leonardo, a Picasso or an Andrew Wyeth, more often than not, the feminine is acknowledged.

Art has the ability to build bridges and transcend barriers. A work of art whispers to the viewer in a language of its own, a language comprised of accents attune to form, colour and emotion. An articulate work of art draws upon a vocabulary of talent, discipline and passion. Italia Infinito is an exhibition celebrating the long established artistic bonds between Australasia and Italy.

Our first exhibition of 2017 is a stella event in every sense of the word. Leading professional artists from Australasia and Europe embrace this opportunity to showcase their very best works. An exhibition of over 85 paintings with a benchmark of talent, diversity and quality.

Modern day masterpieces, traditional European oil paintings, contemporary Italian frescoes, cubism from Milano, watercolours by Sherwen and much, much more

Masters is a exhibition of works by top of the pyramid painters. What does this mean? Visualise a pyramid - the base consists of a wide, supportive foundation narrowing to an apex. In this context, the small number of artists at the top of the apex possess an extreme and admirable level of competence. In-depth knowledge, based on firm foundations, culminating in mastery. In a world awash with images of mediocrity we welcome you to a exhibition of exhilarating excellence.

As often happens, when we are fortunate, dreams are embraced and given life by others, in this case the wonderfully talented artists featured in this exhibition.

Anselmi Italia is an exhibition of excellence featuring over seventy exciting new works by Franco Anselmi and Italian based artists Paolo Canetti, Raimondo Roberti, Maria Serafina, Eros Rumour and Carlo Mirabasso.

As always New Zealand scenes by Simon Williams, Geoffrey Shaw, Brian Dahlberg and Lance O'Gorman capture the spirit and varied beauty of our land. These works are complimented by the subtle and stylish waterclours of Ted Sherwen.