James Watkins

A vibrant exhibition celebrating contemporary painting and the spirit of the season. Featuring new works by Simon Williams, James Watkins, Clare Barker, and Bruce Teloar, the exhibition brings together four distinctive voices in New Zealand and Australian art.

The foundational theme of Home remains paramount in this new series of works by James Watkins entitled Neighbours.

Leading New Zealand artists Brian Dahlberg, Patterson Parkin, Timon Maxey and James Watkins are joined by Italy's Carlo Mirabasso in this annual creative tour-de-force. Cubism VI presents a collection of stylish, contemporary modern day masterpieces.

Cubism is not a reality you can take in your hand. It's more like a perfume, in front of you, behind you, to the sides, the scent is everywhere but you don't quite know where it comes from. - Pablo Picasso

Icons of Auckland is a group exhibition by eight leading resident and visiting artists to our beautiful City of Sails. New Zealand's most populous city and its largest port, Auckland occupies a narrow isthmus between the Waitemata Harbour of the Hauraki Gulf and the Manukau Harbour.

A silver lining to recent global events has been the gift of time. As the pace of life slowed, many of us found ourselves looking anew at the art upon our walls. With travel plans on hold, we were reminded of the visual value of art. A painting has the power to transport the viewer, elevate the spirits and give us pause for reflection. A painting can make us happy, and that in itself is no simple thing.

As our fellow companions in life and art, this exhibition honours the special relationship between man and the animal kingdom. Featured works include contemporary bird paintings by Wyoming-based Nicola Marshall, the fantasy realism of Jasmine Middlebrook and from the Whanganui studio of Timon Maxey, cubist compositions of pastoral New Zealand.

Our New Zealand, the title of this exhibition resonates deeply, even more-so than during initial discussions with invited artists over two years ago. Through the lens of recent events, the benefits and blessings of being one with Our New Zealand have never been greater or more appreciated.

In this stunning series of new works, James Watkins confidently explores the sophisticated realm of cubism. Building on the foundation of his well received Red/Blue Roof Series of paintings, this latest collection sees Watkins transform a tapestry of brilliantly balanced, toned and shaded cubes of colour into stylish contemporary landscapes and still lifes.

Our Winter Salon unfolds as a rich tapestry of talent and colour. Against nature's backdrop of grey skies this outstanding collection is guaranteed to brighten the outlook and lift the spirits. Art inspires, and never-more-so than this year's Winter Salon. We invite you to view and enjoy over 85 exclusive new works from leading professional artists, both here and abroad.

The gallery calendar opens with the most important exhibition of works held in the last five years. Three years in the planning culminates in a showing of over 60 paintings and artworks by world-class professional artists. The best, the brightest, the most beautiful from studios around the globe.

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.

In the midst of our mild southern hemisphere winter it has been a little like Christmas as paintings for this year's Winter Salon arrive at the gallery. Welcoming over sixty new works, by fifteen outstanding professional artists, is a cause celebre indeed.

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.