Five Whangaparāoa artists have combined their talents in an exhibition to be held at Coast Plaza next month. One of the artists, Nancy Murray, organised the show to highlight the wide range of work that locals are making. It includes portraits (both humans and pets) in oils and pencils, abstracts, landscapes and watercolours of peninsula landmarks.
The artists are Estuary Arts award winners Amanda Moore and Carla Sclanders; Steve Brown who recently opened his own studio on the peninsula; Zengzhu Wen who grew up in China and now takes inspiration from NZ flora and fauna; and Nancy herself, an Army Bay art teacher who works in acrylics and oils in various styles, including contemporary. Each artist is contributing 10-20 works for the show. All the work will be for sale, with 10 percent of sale proceeds donated to Love Soup Hibiscus Coast.
The art will be displayed in Coast Plaza, in the area by the supermarket September 3-8. Two artists will be on site each day, to chat with the public..
