Art Auction CatalogueCobblestones Museum Gardens

Sunday 15 March 20203pm – 5.30pm

All proceeds to Greytown Heritage Trust’s ongoing work in promoting, protecting and celebrating Greytown’s heritage. The Trust is privileged to present these works at this fundraising event, and

extends heartfelt thanks to the artists and to the family of the late Jan Eagle.

Featuring paintings by Anne Taylor • Gail Isaac • Gina Jones • Jan Eagle • Kay Paget Linda Eagle • Nikki McIvor • Sandra Wong

I have been living in Miramar Peninsula (Te Motu Kairangi) in Wellington since 2016 and before that I lived for almost 15 years in Greytown.

I work in 2D, mainly acrylic and watercolour. I have exhibited in many group exhibitions at Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art & History, and am currently showing my work at the NZ Academy of Fine Arts in Wellington. I had a solo exhibition called ‘Opportunity’ in 2013 at Aratoi, won an award in an early Wai Art exhibition and a Friends of Aratoi Art Award in 2013. My work can be seen at Aratoi; Kotare Arts Studio, Greytown; and Alfred Memelink Artspace Gallery, Petone. I have a painting in the collection of Aratoi, and work in private collections throughout New Zealand.

This painting is from a series done while living in Wairarapa, celebrating Greytown’s unique heritage in in a fresh, lighthearted way. I’m still very interested in recording ‘place’ (both physical and interior worlds), and drawing on location regularly with ‘urban sketchers’ in Wellington has fed into my recent work. Drawing is the route that takes me from observation to that joyful space of imagination and expression. My work is on Instagram: annetaylor5692.

‘It’s a dog’s life in Greytown’ANNE TAYLORAcrylic and inks on canvas250 mm X 250 mm

I have been living in Greytown with Peter since 1988. We “weekended” at first and then for the past 10 years this has been our full time home.

I work in watercolour and pen and wash and over the years I have attended classes in Wellington and with Masterton Art Club and Wai Art. I have exhibited and sold in Featherston, Greytown, Carterton and Masterton.

My greeting cards are on sale at Aratoi and have sold from various other outlets.

‘Country Road’GAIL ISAACWatercolour on paper255mm x 355mm(Frame 445mm x 555mm)

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Gina’s Exhibitions/Awards

2019 Let There Be Light: Justin Art House Museum Melbourne February - November 20192017 Finalist; Friends of Aratoi Art Award Gifted; Group Exhibition, Aratoi, Wairarapa Museum of Art and History, Masterton2016 Divine Abstraction Justin Art House Museum Melbourne May - June 20162015 Winner Premier Award; Friends of Aratoi Art Award 30upstairs, Light; Works in association with, 30 Upstairs, Wellington Group Exhibition; Cat Street Gallery, Hong Kong2014 Finalist; Wallace Art Award Finalist, Auckland Perceptions of Space: Justin Collection; Group Exhibition, Glen Eira City Gallery, Melbourne Southern Brights; Solo Exhibition, Cat Street Gallery, Hong Kong 30upstairs, a Look Back; Group Exhibition, 30 Upstairs, Wellington2013 Gina Jones, 30 Upstairs, Wellington Studio Raids; Group Exhibition, Sanderson Con- temporary Art Gallery, Auckland Group Exhibition, Women in Architecture, Auckland2012 Asia Contemporary Art Show; Group Exhibition, Cat St Gallery Hong Kong Finalist; Wallace Award Finalists

‘Untitled (Red Square)’, 2011GINA JONESEdition: AP of AP + 3Lenticular Print on Polypropylene600 mm x 600 mm

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About this work

Edition 1/1 was exhibited at 30 Upstairs, Wellington, 2013 and at Sanderson Gallery ‘local’ end of year 2011. Important note: The work is presented unframed, it should be framed in a 20mm square black timber frame (no glass) with a backing board. Nothing should be fixed to the back of the work as it will show through on the work (this is why it is unsigned – I am happy to sign once it is framed.

My works are all noted as untitled – this is because I like the viewer to have their own interpretation. What sparked the idea for this work was the Christchurch earthquakes. Being born in Christchurch, I wanted to create a quiet response to issues Christchurch has been facing. The ‘Square’ was the heart of Christchurch. Conveniently, the square was a repeating motif I use in my work.

The repeating image, seemingly going to infinity, is created using images from one of my mirror and light works as a lenticular print. Red is the colour of Christchurch. They say you should put some red in your life when you want Increased enthusiasm and interest; more energy; action and confidence to go after your dreams; protection from fears and anxieties.

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Kay has returned to art following a career as a Senior Management Training Consultant. She studied tradition European art styles and techniques with three Russian Master Artists and a Dutch Master Artist. She gained a Diploma of Arts and Creativity (Hons) after four years’ fulltime study at The Learning Connexion, Wellington. As well as working on her own art, Kay tutors art classes and workshops for all age groups throughout the North Island. She has a particular love of Maori art, both contemporary and traditional, gaining inspiration from the spirituality of Maori carvings and design. She has had a lifelong interest in calligraphy. Kay has exhibited at galleries throughout Aotearoa New Zealand, including at Pataka Art + Museum, where she has participated on three occasions in Pataka’s Artist at Work programme. Kay Paget’s works are held in private collections in the US, Scotland, England and Aotearoa New Zealand.

‘The Artist and his Model’ KAY PAGETPastels (pure pigment)570 mm x 410 mm(Framed 745 mm x 595 mm

‘The Musician and the Dancer’KAY PAGETPastels (pure pigment)570 mm x 410 mm(Framed 745 mm x 595 mm

Jan Eagle, who died in 2018, was born in Greytown to Jack and Stella Bull in 1936 and was well known for her efforts in revitalising Greytown’s historic Stella Bull Park and Sarah’s Garden.

She was an established Wairarapa artist, having painted for as long as she could remember. Jan Eagle

was a supporter of Aratoi and the former Wairarapa Arts Centre.

Jan held solo exhibitions titled ‘The Urban Provider’ [2007], ‘Space to Space’ [2009] and ‘Heavenly Communications’ [2014] at Aratoi. Her work was a celebration of life: bright, quirky and full of meaning.

‘The Committee’, 2003JAN EAGLEOil900 mm x 600 mm

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I was born in the North of England in a small coal mining and cotton mill town in Lancashire where my childhood escape as far back as I can remember was my pencils and paper. I spent countless hours sketching anything that caught my imagination and interest. As a teenager as much as I wanted to pursue my art it was never considered an option back then as a serious career.

Arriving in New Zealand as a sixteen year old with my passion on hold I immediately started work and my education was put aside until I was able to focus on what I wanted to do. During this time I dabbled in oils and enjoyed the richness and flexibility they offered.

Years later, having married and raised a family and having a passion for working with people, I moved to the Hawke’s Bay to work in mental health and also with the intention of returning to my first passion of painting. At this time I was introduced to acrylics and found they suited my style of painting. I have been inspired by the beauty of the Bay and its wealth of talented artists. I am now at a time of life where I can explore my passion and gain inspiration for my paintings from our wonderful environment. I am also inspired by the beautiful West Coast of NZ,

‘Taking a moment’LINDA EAGLEAcrylic on boxed canvas610 mm x 460 mm

the rugged colours and textures of Western Australia and our own native birdlife and wildlife.

I see a composition in every observation as I travel from day to day around our beautiful country and the pleasure I have in transferring this to canvas is immeasurable and to have people find enjoyment in my work is the icing on the cake and my hope is that people feel the same emotion from my work as I do in producing it.

I am currently a full time grandmother to two beautiful little girls and although my life has changed due to their needs, my love of painting remains a passion.

My desire is to grow old with eyesight intact and paintbrush in hand!

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Sandra Wong is an artist from Greytown, Wairarapa. She has been painting full time since 2002 and works in acrylic on canvas. She is best known for her tree and bird paintings, many of which are now in private collections in NZ and overseas.

Sandra has participated in group & solo shows with the New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts, since 1996 and two solo shows at Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History. She is currently based at her studio and gallery, Kotare Art, on Main Street Greytown.

For the Greytown Heritage Trust Jubilee Garden Party art auction, Sandra has offered three prints of her work printed on archival stock, by Lamb-Peters Print Greytown.

‘Ol’ Dragonwood’ 6/50

SANDRA WONGArchival printsAll prints are A3 unframed and wrapped in cellophane (overall size of the printed area varies)

Nikki McIvor lives and works in beautiful Greytown. She has been drawing New Zealand native and not so native birds and animals since 2008.

In 2012, Wild Grey Fox (initially Wild Honey Art) was born, with best friend and business partner Marina Adams.

Nikki’s originals are transformed into greeting cards, prints and homewares, most of which is printed in Greytown and other parts of New Zealand. The flagship Wild Grey Fox store was opened in Greytown in 2018 to coincide with the wholesale side of the business which sells to over 60 retailers around New Zealand and Australia. Nikki won the Aratoi Art review Peoples’ Choice award in 2015 for her ‘Sister Moon’ drawing of a Ruru. She has also showcased works at the New Zealand Art Show and at the Aratoi Artists Auction in 2018. Her next exhibition will be held at Deciduus Gallery in Tirau in May of this year, alongside other New Zealand artists such as Jane Crisp and Heather Lapsley Millar.

‘Madame’, Native Shelduck, 2017NIKKI MCIVOR(Framed 150 mm x 97mm)Coloured ink pen & coloured pencil on watercolour paper

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‘Forest of Memory’ 25/100

‘Mother Tree’ 62/100

Greytown Heritage Trust is a voluntary organisation established in 1994 to promote, protect and celebrate Greytown’s wonderful heritage.

The trustees are excited to present these works – which have been so generously donated by talented artists - and are keen to raise much-needed

funds through the art auction. Please support us if you can – all proceeds will go towards the Trust’s ongoing work,

in particular our heritage signs programme and our public education events.

We welcome new members to add to our current membership of around 100. Please visit our website www.greytownheritagetrust.co.nz and click on the Support tab to download a membership form or email us with your enquiry

at greytownheritagetrust@gmail.com.

Our thanks to THE FLIGHT CENTRE for generously supporting this event.