Charity Art Auction

Race Relations Day

21st March 2013

Exhibitions Gallery

In New Zealand, March 21, 2013, Race Relations Day has become a time for reflection, discussion and celebration. The Office of Ethnic Affairs has taken this year’s theme: ‘My Dream for Aotearoa New Zealand’ as an opportunity to showcase the achievements of some of our artists. Their dreams and visions may help us look beyond the obvious, and enable us to recognise the dilemmas and feelings of belonging or exclusion and of remembering the past and wondering about the future.

The Office of Ethnic Affairs expresses its gratitude for the generosity and expertise of gallery director Ron Epskamp. His help and guidance has made this occasion possible.

None of this would be possible without the generosity and creativity of the artists many of whom are with us tonight.

Early Bids are welcome

You may pre-bid on any of the artists work included in the catalogue.Please email us on ethnic.affairs@dia.govt.nz.

One More GameRoss Jones

Print Size: 72cm x 86 cmMedium: Limited edition fine art giclée print signed and numbered by

the artist

I’m drawn toward subjects that are everyday, or very special, occurrences in our lives. I prefer to convey the story by adding just enough detail to the composition that I don’t oversell the idea. I invite the viewer to complete the story to draw their own conclusions. For example: the suitcases and boat, is it a story of arrival or departure. Therefore, is it a happy or sad scene.

I’m not interested in capturing precise scenes and certainly don’t regard myself as a painter of realism. I prefer to say that I paint part truths, or more specifically, the ‘truth in parts’. I’m not interested in being a slave to reality.

Frame donated by John Swan Picture Framers

Mervin Singham brings to his work the vibrancy of his birthplace, Malaysia and his heritages, Sri Lankan and Portuguese. He combines it with the observation of both the everyday and the unexpected that he’s experienced in twenty five years in his adopted homeland New Zealand. Memories and feelings are hidden in secrets and symbols which closer examination will start to uncover.

He works with oils, acrylic, charcoal, crayons, and anything else to hand. His work is both spontaneous and carefully planned in turn. Everyday items he finds are sometimes included to add memories and feelings.

Mervin says: ‘My experience as a migrant to New Zealand has enriched me immeasurably. My important teachers are the everyday circumstances of life. My paintings are about ordinary and extraordinary people, circumstances and lives. Paradox has always been a strong element in my culture.’

EternityMervin Singham

Size: 50cm x 75cmMedium: Mixed

Framed value $500 - $750

‘A Trek Through Wellington’ has become an iconic image in Wellington gracing many public and private walls. Such is his attention to detail that Julian took two years to paint the original.

A paper edition of 100 prints was released, initially retailing at $450, they quickly sold out and are now valued at $4,950

The canvas edition we are auctioning is limited to 75 only, no other editions will be released once this run has sold out.

Frame donated by John Swan Picture Framers.

Value $2,500 - $3,500

A Trek Through WellingtonJulian Knap

Medium: Limited edition giclee on canvas (ed. of 75)

Value $3,200 - $4,800

Being recognised at Government House today was a morale boost for Wellington painter Piera McArthur who says she spends ‘’48 hours a day’’ painting for the love of it. She is among 120 people to be recognised at investiture ceremonies this week.

Mrs McArthur became an officer of the New Zealand order of merit for her services to the arts.

She said to be recognised was ‘’very moving’’ though the Governor-General put her completely at ease. ‘’It’s a great morale boost. It will keep me going until I fall off the boat. I love being a painter. I do it 48 hours a day. I do it with all my energy and heart and soul and love.’’

Shabnam Dastgheib - Dominion Post Culture 03/05/2012

Felton Matthews Writes About PompallierPiera McArthur OMNZ

Size: 76cm x 56cmMedium: Acrylic on

marouflaged canvas

Stan Chan

Stan will be painting on the evening.

Photograph taken by Stan Chun

Stan Chan practises and teaches traditional Chinese brush painting and calligraphy, as well as western oil and watercolour techniques. He studied art in Hong Kong and came to New Zealand in 1972 where he worked as an art director for many corporations. In 1979, he set up his own studio as a full time artist and freelance art director. He has participated in both group and solo exhibitions throughout New Zealand.

Stan is a member of The NZ Academy of Fine Arts, Wellington Society of Watercolour Artists, Wellington Art Club and NZ Oriental Arts Society. He has taught at the Inverlochy Art School, Kapiti Coast Workers’ Educational Association (WEA) Inc., Wellington High School Community Education Centre, Hutt Art Society, Wellington Art Club, Karori Arts Centre, Masterton Art Society, Tauranga Art Centre, Warkworth Art Society and given painting demonstrations at art groups, schools and at Te Papa.

Kevin spends much of his spare time listening to music and painting. ‘I love it’, says Kevin. ‘I started out not having a clue what to do or how to do it, but by experimenting I have found a style I enjoy and I have become part of my paintings. They are a retro subconscious trip back to my childhood, when every Christmas the family would go on holiday and I would spend the six best weeks of the year. The thing was it took all day to get there and I would ignore all the untouched beauty of our country. All I wanted to do is get there and start my adventure.’

‘Now I travel again – same journey, different roads.’

Originally painting small houses isolated far in the distance, they have gradually moved forward becoming more predominate. Soon the isolated cottage was joined by other buildings and travelling caravans abound. This is a reflection of Kevin’s personal growth, as he feels less isolation as someone new in the arts community his world expands on canvas as well.

Value $ 1,200 - $1,800

‘We Used To Joke That Dad Should Put The Old Bomb In Reverse And Back Up The Hill’Kevin Dunkley

Size: 50cm x 40cmMedium: Oil on canvas

J K Reed DFA is regarded as one of New Zealand’s leading landscape watercolourist, with works sold throughout Australasia and the United States of America. When only sixteen he held his first exhibition in which three-quarters of the works displayed were sold. His calendar series, depicting street scenes around the world are held by collectors including President Bill Clinton, Helen Clark and Jenny Shipley.

Value $2,400 - $3,500

Wellington J K Reed DFA

Size: 100cm x 756cmMedium: Oil on canvas

Sylvester McMonkey McBeanDr Seuss

Size: 27.9cm x 38.1cmMedium: Lithograph on Somerset Paper - Authorized Estate Edition

Adapted posthumously from the illustration for the 1961 book, The Sneetches and Other Stories

One of Dr. Seuss’s wonderfully rich stories is the unforgettable tale of the Sneetches – some with stars on their bellies and some without. It is this star, or lack of it, that brilliantly teaches children about social injustice. Ultimately, Seuss humorously shows us the absurdity in racism and prejudice.

Limited Edition of 2500 Arabic Numbers - 99 Patron’s Collection155 Collaborator Proofs, 5 Hors d’ Commerce

Value $490 - $750

Eugenea was born in 1966 in Rostov-on-Don, a heavily industralised city in Southern Russia. Her introduction to painting was at an early age through her father, Boris Belmasov, a respected Russian painter. At 17 years of age she was the youngest student in 30 years to be accepted by the V I Surikov State Academy of Art in Moscow, graduating after six years of intensive study.

The artist has successfully exhibited in Russia, Germany, Switzerland and America. In 1993 Eugenea moved to the Southern Hemisphere, living first in Brisbane and then in Wellington. She has lived in the capital with her two children since that time and has now obtained New Zealand citizenship.

The foundation of formal Russian training combined with the development of her own expressive style, gifts us with unique works which are often possessed of an unusual and ethereal quality.

Summer BreezeEugeneaSize: 24cm x 19cmMedium: Acrylic on

canvas

This is an example of Eugenea’s work, she will present her donated work on the day

Value $1950 - $2450

Phill Waddington first met Mrs Rutene in the early 1970’s when she was staying with her mokopuna in Ruatoki. “This blind Kuia of the Tuhoe tribe had a great sense of humour and seemed to miss nothing.”

The magic of Phill’s wonderful portraits is that he only paints people he knows. He needs to have an understanding of the real person behind the face in order to capture there essence.

Value $2,800 - $4,200

Blind Kuia (Tuhoe Tribe)Phill Waddington

Size: 35cm x 26cmMedium: Pastel on paper

Framed value $1,100 - $1,700

‘This piece represents the start of my journey. learning more about who and what i am, where i come from and where i have been. the land in which i live has made me who i am and continues to shape me.’

Frame donated by John Swan Picture Framers.

nau mai ki toku ao – ‘welcome to my world’Shane Hansen

Size: 100cm x 70cmMedium: Signed and numbered

limited edition archival full colour screen prints on archival stock (ed. of 30)

“My paintings reflect my desire to try new ways to interpret the world around me as I constantly experiment and try different approaches.

Art was always my first interest and I began sketching and painting in my youth, then family commitments limited me for a while,though employment involving art therapy and craft groups, drew me back to my art.

The empty nest enabled me to begin painting again and I’ve had some tuition in painting, moulding, collage and printmaking.

I’m presently experimenting with oils on very large canvases in an abstract style.For me the learning will never stop”

Framed Value $ 500 - $600

Tapu Te Ranga IslandLinda Smith

Size: 41cm x 52cmMedium: Watercolour

Suggested charities

• New Zealand Red Cross - Refugee Services• Life Flight - Emergency Air Services• Wellington Free Ambulance• Ronald McDonald House• Starship Children’s Health• Mary Potter Hospice• Womens Refuge

or any other registered charity of your choice.

Early Bids are welcome

You may pre-bid on any of the artists work included in the catalogue.Please email us on ethnic.affairs@dia.govt.nz.