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New Mark Rayner greeting card, just in time for Christmas!

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Greeting Cards: $6 each or 4 for $20

Original Artwork: New Zealand Gothic, photograph, ed/10, $350

T J McNamara review - Rebecca Thomson & Stafford Allpress

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Saturday, November 5, 2011. Weekend Herald (page B18)

Seed's 6th annual Christmas Show is nearly upon us

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The exhibition will open on the evening of 24 November; remember to save the date!

A small selection of works from the 300 to feature is below.

Stafford Allpress, Recording 7

Kylie Rusk, One Tree Hill 2

Rebecca Thomson, Preserve 3

Kristin Perrett, Girl Siamese Twins

Annie Sandano, Tiger

Newmarket Late Night

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Seed was a proud participant in the Newmarket Late Night on 18 October, a special event in association with Art Week Auckland (13-23 October)

Early in the evening, we were joined by the enthusiastic Newmarket Tour of Art group led by David Haigh. The tour took in four public sculptures and four gallery exhibitions, including Menagerie at Seed, an exhibition showcasing a wild and fantastic array of over 100 original prints, drawings, sculptures and paintings by some of New Zealand’s most promising contemporary artists.

Later that evening we had a visit from a group of cyclists taking in Art Week by cycle under the direction of Craig Neilson - a novel approach which is bound to grow in popularity in the coming years.

Late Night for Art Week

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Art Week is a 10 day celebration of visual arts in Auckland, from 13-23 October. We'll be open late on the 18th till 8pm as part of the Newmarket Late Night. You can also take a guided tour of Newmarket's galleries and public sculpture on the night.

Heavenly first work arrives for Alter Piece

2011-09-23T12:04:00.011+12:00

Ben Reid's work for the upcoming Alter Piece Christmas show has arrived, and his treatment of the templates is exquisite. Here's a sneaky peak...

Alter Piece runs from November 25 to December 10, with the big opening night November 24

Pusateri For Posterity

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How many people can say they've had an insect named after them?

John Pusateri can.

Oplitis Pusaterii is a mite that he collected as part of a research project that led to the body of artwork in his 2007 Fallen show at Seed.

John Pusateri, Week Fourteen, archival digital print on cotton rag paper, 378x457mm

Central Otago Art Awards

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Congratulations to Stafford Allpress, Rebecca Thomson and Louise McRae; all finalists in the inaugural Central Otago Art Awards. The awards will be presented at the Russell Henderson Art Gallery, Alexandra on 8 September. In the event that you can’t make it to Alexandra to see the show, you can view the work and vote for the peoples’ choice award online, visit: www.centralotagoarts.com

Rebecca Thomson, Wrapping - Box II, collagraph

Stafford Allpress, Inorganic, mixed media

Louise McRae, Muster, oil on kauri

A Bonnie Baby Girl!

2011-08-31T10:49:00.002+12:00

We are delighted to introduce Emma’s brand new baby girl Bonnie. She was born 9 August, weighing a robust 10 pounds. Mother and daughter are both very well.

Congratulations to the 2011 Wallace Art Awards finalists

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Congratulations to Stafford Allpress, Louise McRae, Natasha Cantwell, Ryuzo Nishida, Mark Rayner and Sarah Williams - all finalists in this year's Wallace Art Awards. Their works will be on show from 6th September at the TSB Bank Wallace Arts Centre at Pah Homestead, 72 Hillsborough Rd, Hillsborough.

Stafford Allpress, entry form, wood, plastic, foam, paper, enamel, 40x40x49mm

Louise McRae, Inhale, charred kauri, oil and silver leaf on kauri, 800x1050mm

Natasha Cantwell, Sean and Sparrow, unique c-type photograph, 508x660mm

Ryuzo Nishida, Pink Elephant, aluminium, acrylic & oil on steel and modelling clay

Mark Rayner, Her Mummy's Voice Moneybox (Susan Boyle and 'Pebbles'), glazed ceramic, 200x380x140mm

Sarah Williams, a monument somewhere in Europe, oil on board, 310x310mm

Congratulations to Belinda Griffiths

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Belinda Griffiths has won the winesale.co.nz Wine Label Award and as a result, her work Breathe will feature on 10,000 bottles of Marlborough sauvignon blanc and Martinborough pinot noir. The “Griffiths Series” wines are due out before Christmas. Watch out for Belinda’s contribution to Seed’s annual Christmas show in November.

above: winesale.co.nz's general Manager Michael Mebus and Breathe by Belinda Griffiths

image courtesy of Winesale.co.nz

Janna van Hasselt in Avenues magazine

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Janna's solo exhibition 'playlist' is at seed gallery from 14 September - 1 October 2011

Eden Arts Art Schools Award

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The Eden Arts Trust announced the winners of the inaugural Eden Arts Art Schools Award on Thursday 28 July 2011. The Overall Winner received $5,000 in prize money and the three Highly Commended students each received $1,000. Kate Mullins from Seed had the privilege of being on the judging panel for the awards.

Award recipients from L to R: Dominic Oldrey, Chelsea Rothbart, Donna Summers (Overall winner) and Loretta Walton.

The Eden Arts Art Schools Award brought together for the first time Central Auckland's four major art institutions: Elam School of Fine Arts, Unitec, AUT and Whitecliffe. Six undergraduate students were selected from each school. The award exhibition, hosted this year by Elam, is open for public viewing at projectspace B431 (20 Whitaker Place) and the George Fraser Gallery (25a Princes Street) from Friday 29 July to Saturday 6 August, 11am - 4pm (closed Sunday).

Above, the judges: National Business Review arts writer John Daly-Peoples, new Artspace Director, Caterina Riva and Kate Mullins.

Congratulations to Bold Horizon finalists, Aaron McConchie & Maree Wilson

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Lapse Loss by Maree Wilson (below) and the digital drawing, locate.aaronmconchie.com by Aaron McConchie will be on show at the Waikato Museum from 6th August - 6th November 2011.

2011 Christmas exhibition announced!

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To celebrate the holiday season, Seed Gallery has invited thirty different artists, working across various disciplines and media to work with a set template: a 100 x 80mm hinged wooden altarpiece. The resulting exhibition will showcase 300 miniature artworks reflecting each artist’s exploration of the limitations and possibilities of this form. The exhibition presents a unique opportunity to acquire works by some of our most promising artists for only $80 a piece.

Alter Piece, 30 artists, 300 artworks, $80 each.

25 November - 10 December 2011

Louise McRae - WHAT I DO, Sunday Star Times

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Louise McRae featured in the latest Sunday Star Times.

12th June 2011, page 13 of the Sunday magazine.

In Box - features in artnews Winter 2011 (page 120)

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If you haven’t yet made it to the show, don’t despair; it’s not too late to secure a set. Only $750 for three prints plus an archival box! IN BOX: 25 May – 11 June 2011

Mark Rayner feature in Weekend Gardner - issue 315

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A few of the quirky characters from Mark Rayner’s exhibition, bad, grace the pages of the latest edition of Weekend Gardener. When he is not sculpting ceramics, Mark is an avid gardener and is a regular contributor to the magazine.

(Image courtesy of Weekend Gardener magazine)

clockwise: Pink Devil $215, Shy Demon $195, Red Devil $235, Blue Devil $135 - all hand crafted ceramics.

No.8 Wire award - Waikato Museum 10 June - 18th July

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Congratulations to Aaron McConchie who is a finalist in this year’s Waikato No.8 Wire award!

Dinner for Two - on show at Waikato Museum 10 June - 18th July.

Aaron will also be exhibiting three new works at Seed Gallery in 'Taking Space' on show: 6-23 July 2011

Maree Wilson - in her studio

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Maree's new body of work will be exhibited in a show with Holly Shepheard: 24 August - 10 September 2011

A few works in progress...

Little Blue, oil and baked automotive paint on wood

Our IN BOX is now full - John Pusateri's piece arrives!

2011-05-14T10:26:00.002+12:00

These custom made archival acid & lignin free boxes are complimentary with any 3 or more prints from the In Box range. The white inner passes the A.N.S.I photographic activity test and the card is buffered with calcium carbonate to neutralise acidic vapours

Set of the seven In Box prints. Each print is 350x500mm and the archival box is 375 x 525 x 30mm

John Pusateri, dead blue roller, 8 colour stone lithograph, 500x350mm

Taking Space is Taking Shape...

2011-05-11T12:24:00.003+12:00

A few photos of new sculpture by Aaron McConchie and Andrea du Chatenier for Taking Space: 6 - 23 July. More details coming soon.

Aaron McConchie

Andrea du Chatenier

Richard Freestone and Aroha Lewin's prints have arrived for IN BOX

2011-04-30T12:42:00.003+12:00

Don't miss out on your set of IN BOX prints. Each print is a limited edition of only 20!

A set of any three prints and an scid free storage box is only $750 - split one with friends. Additional prints from the set are available for $250, but after the exhibition any remaining individual prints will be priced between $280 - $600.

Richard Freestone, British Overseas Airways Corporation, 350x500mm ed/20

Aroha Lewin, Miss Tiki, 350x500mm ed/20

Don't forget to visit John Appleton's exhibition - the scale of his new work is amazing!

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These are the largest pieces we have had from John to date. They are beautifully and meticulously painted - a must see in the flesh.

John's exhibition Stagnation is on until April 30th.

John Pusateri's 'blue roller' work is nearly finished for IN BOX...

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John's finished work will be a multiple colour lithograph - his most colourful stone lithograph to date!

First look at Mark Rayner's new baddies...

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Killer Clown Moneybox, glazed ceramic, 430 x 210 x 180mm (hxwxd)

Helter Skelter Candleholder, glazed ceramic, 525 x 160 x 100mm (hxwxd)

Her Mummy's Voice Moneybox, glazed ceramic, 380 x 200 x 140mm (hxwxd)

Janna van Hasselt In Box work arrives from Christchurch

2011-04-13T15:53:00.005+12:00

Janna van Hasselt's work for In Box is a variable edition, so get in quick to secure your favourite!

Rebecca Thomson - In Box preview

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IN BOX opens next month!

Choose any three prints from the IN BOX range for only $750. Private previews and pre-sales available.

New John Appleton work arrives

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Study Actaeon's Ascent, oil and acrylic on linen, 700 x 1100mm

Stubbs, oil and acrylic on linen, 760 x 760mm

Black Dog, oil and acrylic on linen, 1200 x 1700mm

John's show 'Stagnation' opens on 12 April 2011

One more print in our IN BOX...

2011-03-25T15:20:00.004+13:00

Tracey Black's new print; Brittle but not Broken will be available as part of the IN BOX exhibition.

POA for individual print prices.

John Pusateri features in No. Magazine (issue 13)

2011-03-12T11:08:00.002+13:00

Read an in-depth interview with John Pusateri in the latest issue of No. magazine - out now!

The first IN BOX print arrives

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Here’s a perfect way to germinate your art collection or grow it in the right direction: Seed has invited six contemporary printmakers each to create an editioned ‘signature’ print measuring 350x500mm. For a limited time, you can purchase any three of these prints plus a custom made, acid and lignin free box for the very special price of $750. This is also an excellent value opportunity to select gifts for friends...or go in with friends and flip a coin to decide who gets the archival storage box! 25 May – 11 June 2011, preview 24 May 6-8 pm.

Annie Sandano, Kikorangio Fantails, 300x500mm, woodcut with embossing, sold as part of the IN BOX set.

John Pusateri - Autumn 2011 artnews contributor

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In 2010 John Pusateri was awarded a residency at the Black Church Print Studio in Dublin, Ireland. Read about his experience in the latest autumn 2011 artnews (pages 116-119). Available at galleries and bookstores across NZ.

IN BOX

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Seed gallery has invited six contemporary printmakers each to create a ‘signature’ print measuring 350x500mm in their chosen medium and in a strictly limited edition of 20.

The IN BOX exhibition brings together a diverse range of works by artists working across the disciplines of woodcut, screen print, etching, drypoint, collagraph and lithography.

Select three prints in a custom made, reusable acid and lignin free box for a very special price of $750. A perfect little set with which to start an art collection or an excellent value opportunity to select a range of gifts for friends.

The exhibition will feature original prints by: John Pusateri, Annie Sandano, Janna van Hasselt, Tracey Black, Rebecca Thomson, Aroha Lewin and Richard Freestone.

The IN BOX offer is available for a limited time and only through Seed Gallery. At the conclusion of the show, individual works will range in price from $300 - $600 each.

White Night - 12 March 2011

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SEED GALLERY - Proud participant of White Night presented by Auckland Arts Festival 2011.

Saturday 12 March will see Auckland’s museums and galleries stay open late, featuring special exhibitions, activities and performance - an exciting night out for the whole family. See aucklandfestival.co.nz for more information and check out Size Up at Seed Gallery from 6-10pm. New, unusually large works from contemporary NZ artists.

White Night brochures will be available from galleries across Auckland from 28th Feb.

On show during Size Up: Aaron McConchie, 1920+2010 ed/50, glass fibre, polyester resin, gelcoat and automotive lacquer, 440mm diameter x 300mm deep, $1500.

John Appleton - a few images from his upcoming April exhibition

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These three works are still in London and will arrive at Seed in late March

1200 x 1700mm

2130 x 1060mm

John Pusateri & Kim Lowe - finalists in the New Zealand Painting and Printmaking Award 2011

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Judged by Warwick Brown; the exhibition runs from 18 February to 3 March 2011 at the Waikato Museum.

Kim Lowe, Mixed-Race Mandala, embossed relief print, 380x360mm

John Pusateri, Skin and Bone III ed/15, lithograph, 760x560mm, $950

Flying Colours - 1st exhibition for 2011

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left - Jesse Watson, Sonic Strike, $3000.

right - Janna van Hasslet, Jazzercise & 1-Bedroom Superior Apartment, $450 each.

Louise McRae studio open day

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A new five panel work in progress for Size Up (2-19 March)

Each work is made from hundreds of wooden shards

A few guests and Louise McRae on the right

Louise's amazing storage - very organised!

Kate (left) and Emma (right) grabbing a bite to eat.

Tracey Black - Worn out Welcome - Viva

2011-01-12T13:50:00.002+13:00

A few of Paul Dowie's favourite things, including Worn out Welcome by Tracey Black.

The Worn out Welcome series on show at Seed. Prints 1 - 4 have sold, #5 is available.

Janna van Hasselt review - Art New Zealand

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Janna recently exhibited The Muesli Bowl Project in Christchurch...and received a great review in the current Art New Zealand (page 28).

then came the Bowl Me Over works - we only have three left!

left to right: Lindertseweg, Sango, Made in Italy ($80 each)

John Pusateri's work Specimen #7 features in homestyle magazine

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homestyle: Dec/Jan 2011, page 38 & 39

To read the full article on Greg Fromont and Claire Hammon from Meadowlark, find your copy of homestyle magazine in all good bookstores nationwide!

For everyone not in Auckland...here are a few photos of Bowl Me Over

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Once the queues had subsided, we had a chance to snap a couple of photos:

The lovely bar staff, Stephanie and Danielle - everyone enjoyed a glass of Invivo Sauvignon. Alexander Bartleet's work Slice in the window display.

This crowd shot was taken after closing hours!

A little more relaxed the next day...

From left to right: Sophie Corban, Sophie Watson, Louise McRae, Kirsty Ruffell, Holly Shepheard, Kim Lowe, Anna Kouwenhoven, Annie Sandano

Left: Honeypots by Paul Rayner. Large work: Blush by Louise McRae.

Greeting Cards: $6 each or 4 for $20

Meadowbank Market Day

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A fun day was had by all at the Meadowbank school market day - Mark Rayner's possum teapot was a hit with both children and parents alike!

On the wall - work by Annie Sandano and Janna van Hasselt

Only 6 days until Bowl Me Over...here are a few more images while you wait

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Sarah Willliams, palette series, oil and acrylic on 80mm pine bowl, $80 each

Kylie Rusk, North Head 3, 4 & 7, acrylic on 80mm pine bowl, $80 each

Marisia Dudek, Phase 5, 8 & 3, oil and acrylic on 80mm pine bowl, $80 each

Sculpture onshore 2010 - truly amazing!

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We braved the wind and rain to visit the 2010 sculpture onshore and it was totally worth it - I'm already looking forward to the 2012 exhibition.

The children's favourite, by Chistian Nicolson

One of my favourite works, by Seung Yul Oh

More Bowl Me Over images - Opening 6pm sharp, Thursday 25th November

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Sophie Watson, Lamia & Kitsune, oil and acrylic on 80mm pine bowl, $80 each

Louise McRae, Gleek, Whatsit, Ha, acrylic, wood, acrylic wool, 80mm pine bowl, $80 each

Kristin Perrett, Panther tattoo, Lady with flowers tattoo, Saucy Mermaid tattoo, felt, embroidery, stuffing, 80mm pine bowl, $80 each

Holly Shepheard, Untitled x 3, ink, acrylic, resin, 80mm pine bowl, $80 each

Team McMillan BMW Art Award 2010 - finalists announced

2010-11-06T12:48:00.006+13:00

Congratulations to the 2010 Team McMillan BMW finalists; Kirsty Ruffell, Veronika Maser, Louise McRae and Sarah Williams. The exhibition will take place at the Team McMillan BMW showrooms at 7 Great South Rd, Newmarket (24 - 28 November). A portion of any sale goes to South Auckland Health who are raising funds for a new ultrasound for the Mother and Baby Assessment Unit at Middlemore Hospital.

Two of the finalist works:

Kirsty Ruffell, The invasion of time, enamel on board, 900mm diameter, $1350

Veronika Maser, Homelife, acrylic wool, card, fabric, approx 1250mm diameter x 100mm, $3200

Kakapo Numbers - 8 hour installation

2010-11-02T12:34:00.003+13:00

This piece comprises an edition of 200 hand-printed photo-lithographs of the Kakapo bird and acts as a visual record of the Kakapo population. There is an X drawn through the prints that do not represent a living bird. The remaining images, which are not cancelled, represent the living population. When the piece was created, the population was around 83 and it now stands at 123.

4 hours - nearly time for a dinner break! John Pusateri in foreground.

6 hours - Cameron takes a moment to admire the installation

8 hours - finished!

Kakapo Numbers is a work in constant progress; as the X’s are erased up to the current population, they leaving an echo or reminder of previous population levels. This erasing also deteriorates the image slightly, and suggests the struggle involved in securing the Kakapo’s existence.

Don't miss John Pusateri updating Kakapo Numbers on Saturday 13 November, 12-1pm.

John Pusateri - 2010 stone lithographs

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Skin and Bone, 20 - 31 October 2010

Left to right - Skin and Bone series, 860 x 680mm $1200 each (framed), Scale Figure, 280 x 380mm $520, Good ol' cut skull, 940 x 685mm $1000

Left to right - Scale Figure, 280 x 380mm $520, Good ol' cut skull, 940 x 685mm $1000, Silent Flight, 420 x 210mm $400 each, Scale Figure I, 280 x 380mm $520

Only one month until the Bowl Me Over show!

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Clockwise from left - Mark Rayner, Naomi Nakama, David Brown, Mark Foster, Alexander Bartleet.

Naomi Nakama - Boundless, oil, acrylic, graphite, glass, polymer gel, wooden bowls

Mark Foster - Pied Shag, Bellbird, Saddleback, oil, acrylic on wooden bowls

Janna van Hasselt - Java Island, Viking Line, Xenos, acrylic, resin on wooden bowls

David Brown - 3D Geometric Compositions, enamel, aluminum, wooden bowls

Belinda Griffiths - The Island of Man, acrylic on wooden bowls

Annie Sandano - Bug Soup, embossed print, engraving, chiyogami paper, enamel, wooden bowl

Auckland Art Week 5-14 November

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Lyre by John Appleton features on the catalogue cover! Pick one up from Seed and meet John Pusateri at noon, Saturday November 13th, Seed Gallery. There are 80 events and exhibitions taking place at galleries and venues in the surrounding Central, West and East neighbourhoods. For full information see artweek.co.nz.

Veronika Maser - Biggest work we've ever exhibited.

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Homelife, crocheted acrylic wool & card, 1460mm diameter x 100mm $3650

Left to right - Untitled 1 & 2, woven wire, 2400mm diameter $4850 each

Wrapped, crocheted acrylic wool & card, 1200 x 1200 x 100mm $3200

Bowl Me Over work by Alexander Bartleet - opening night, November 25th, 6-8pm

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Bowl Me Over, 30 artists, 300 artworks, $80 each

New Zealand Gallery by Denis Robinson features Janna van Hasselt & Annie Sandano

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In his ongoing survey of the artistic output of the nation, Denis Robinson travelled from the length and breadth of the country researching which work was most popular both in a local context and nationally. This has resulted in an up-to-date portfolio of works by both new and established artists currently working in New Zealand.

This 132 page book features over sixty artists with examples of their works, interviews and extended captions written by the artists, offering insights into their inspiration, style and techniques. An essential reference to what’s happening in art now in New Zealand

*Available from Seed Gallery & all good bookstores*

Stafford Allpress & John Pusateri - both finalists in the 2010 Waiheke Art Awards

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The 2010 winner will be announced by Sara Hughes on 23 October. The exhibition runs until 15 November (2 Korora Rd, Oneroa, Waiheke Island)

Finalist work: Untitled Wall, Stafford Allpress, 157 x 138 x 15mm, wood, plastic, paper, enamel, $POA. View more work from Stafford's latest show here

The first 'Bowl Me Over' work arrives from Mark Rayner in Wanganui

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Bowl Me Over, 30 artists, 300 artworks, $80 each

clockwise: Golly Girl, Golly Guy, Albino Golly Guy, 80mm each, glazed ceramic, wooden bowls, stain, varnish.

Two new works by Louise McRae

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Whole, 1300x750mm, oil on wood / charred wood, $2500

Untitled, 2300x1250mm, oil on wood / charred wood, $POA

Stafford Allpress features in NZ Life & Leisure

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Issue 33 : September / October 2010, page 162

John Pusateri delivers three lithographs, made during his residency in Ireland

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the skin and bone series are editions of 15 and are available @ $950 each.

John Appleton - visiting from London

2010-09-03T16:55:00.005+12:00

Visiting NZ for a wedding and also taking time out from his job in the old Masters Dept at Christie's in London... John Appleton pops into Seed with a series of new works!

John's next solo show at Seed will run from the 13th April - 1st May 2011.

Bowl Me Over - 30 artists, 300 artworks, $80 each

2010-09-03T15:32:00.004+12:00

The 2010 template is announced: an 80mm wooden bowl !!

The exhibition presents a unique opportunity to acquire works by some of our most promising artists for only $80 a piece. Work by the following thirty artists from NZ and abroad will feature:

Stafford Allpress, John Appleton, Alexander Bartleet, David Brown, Sophie Corban, Marisia Dudek, Tabatha Forbes, Mark Foster, Richard Freestone, Belinda Griffiths, Anna Kouwenhoven, Kim Lowe, Louise McRae, Naomi Nakama, Paddy O'Rourke, Kristin Perrett, Richard Poor, John Pusateri, Mark Rayner, Paul Rayner, Peter Rive, Kirsty Ruffell, Kylie Rusk, Annie Sandano, Holly Shepheard, Rebecca Thomson, Janna van Hasselt, Jesse Watson, Sophie Watson & Sarah Williams

Collecting 101 - Talk & Exhibition

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Setting up for the talk - Cam investigating a section of 28 Preservations by Ben Pearce and Kate double checking the exhibition schedule. Left to right: Comfort - Janna van Hasselt, Study - Alexander Bartleet, Pink Elephant - Richard Freestone.

Left to right: Between Worlds #1 - Peata Larkin (courtesy of Two Rooms Gallery, Auckland), Untitled - Sarah Williams, I : o : I - Seung Yul Oh (courtesy of Starkwhite), Windswept Bonsai - Jacquelyn Greenbank, Transcripts - Emma Fitts, Piper - Miranda Parkes (courtesy of Antoinette Godkin Gallery). Plinth: 28 Various Preservations - Ben Pearce.

Congratulations to the 2010 Wallace Art Awards finalists

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Congratulations to John Pusateri, Louise McRae, Kristin Perrett, Stafford Allpress and Jesse Watson - all finalists in this years Wallace Art Awards. Their work will be on show from 7th September to 7th October at Pah Homestead, the fabulous new home of the James Wallace Trust Collection.

John Pusateri, skin and bone, graphite on paper, 760x305mm

Jesse Watson, The Bounce, acrylic on canvas, 1220x660mm

Stafford Allpress, manual table (press), wood, plastic, paper, enamel, 35x30x20mm

Ryuzo Nishida - finalist in the bold horizon National Contemporary Art Awards

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Congratulations to Ryuzo Nishida - finalist in the 2010 bold horizon National Contemporary Art Awards. His collaborative work 'Hot Princes' with Matt Dowman will be on show at the Waikato Museum from 7 August 2010 - 9 January 2011.

HOME magazine - August / September 2010

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Homelife by Veronika Maser (page 8) - this piece has sold, but Veronika's new work will be on show from 29 Sept - 17 Oct 2010.

Cause & Effect by Louise McRae (page 20), acrylic on macrocarpa, charred wood, $1850 (820x820mm)

Aroha Lewin homestyle feature - August/September issue

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Aroha Lewin has an in-depth spread in the latest homestyle magazine - it shows off her new work, her cool home & studio and even her furniture making skills!

Stafford Allpress - Hokianga Art Gallery

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Stafford Allpress’ work bars will be exhibited in BUILT at the Hokianga Art Gallery in Rawene. Curated by Deborah Crowe, the show juxtaposes pieces from artists for whom assemblage, fabrication and construction play an integral part in their work. July 25 – 22 August 2010, preview day: Saturday July 24.

Installation views

The first series of Stafford Allpress work arrives from Geraldine

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Stafford's exhibition 'plain' runs from 16 - 26 September 2010

Collecting 101, an evening with art expert Warwick Brown

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Warwick Brown will be giving an exclusive talk on Tuesday the 24th of August - limited seats available, register your interest now.

Janna van Hasselt, Comfort, 7 limited edition prints on various materials

Ben Pearce, 28 Various Preservations, wood

In the words of Warwick Brown: “The art collector must respond intuitively and immediately to an image that strikes a personal chord….buy what you like, but network, read, look a lot and think hard first”

The exhibition will feature work by the following artists: Seung Yul Oh (courtesy of starkwhite), Ben Pearce, Jacquelyn Greenbank, Scott Eady, Alexander Bartleet, Chris Clements, Sarah Williams, Richard Freestone, Tracey Black, Janna van Hasselt and Emma Fitts.

New work for the Kristin Perrett, Natasha Cantwell and Mark Rayner exhibition

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Cantwell’s new photographs of unoccupied rooms, display the kitsch residues of erstwhile inhabitants.

Mark’s latest series of ceramic and mixed media sculptures were inspired by a visit to ‘Opossumworld’ in Napier.

Kristin has carefully crafted a series of fabric appliqué dolls depicting three of the iconic 16^th century Tudors.

Richard Freestone's exhibition Propeller features his first range of limited edition prints

2010-07-10T11:31:00.004+12:00

The Frontline, acrylic on board, 400x800mm

Counterfeit / Illegal Tender, acrylic on canvas, 1200x600mm

Half Dime, silkscreen, 350x500mm

House of Cards features in Viva Magazine

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NZ Herald - Wednesday 07.07.10 (page 20)

House of Cards Decks - $60 each - limited edition of 200

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each deck comes packed in a fancy tin

A selection of the cards

Emma, editioning and labeling the decks

Unveiling of Globgob by Seung Yul Oh

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Chris Saines, Director of the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, unveiled the work on Friday 25th of June (the cold wet night didn't keep the crowd away!)

Globgob by Seung Yul Oh on Teed and Osborne St

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Emma has been working with the Newmarket Arts Trust on a permanent public artwork by Seung Yul Oh for Newmarket’s Teed and Osborne St area – a must see!

Artist, Seung Yul Oh on installation day

Osborne St cluster

The Corner of Teed & Osborne St

Last chance to see Holly Shepheard's exhibition this weekend

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Arbitrary Series & Arbitrary Constant Series

Stasis Series & Capricious

Stasis Series

The decks are being printed...here's a few more images while you wait...

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Mark Rayner, Princess Perfect

Sophie Watson, Jack of Hearts

Alex Bartleet, King of Spades

Louise McRae studio visit - exhibition opens 23rd June

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New diptych

Emma looks at a new series of small pieces

Watch this space...

TJ McNamara reviews Janna van Hasselt; Weekend Herald

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Even more House of Cards pieces - selling fast!

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Holly Shepheard, 3 hearts

Jesse Watson, 10 diamonds

John Pusateri, 2 hearts

A visit to Richard Freestone's studio

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Works in progress for Richard's new show, 28 July - 8 August...

Check out more work by Richard Freestone HERE

More Pic 'n' Mix shots...

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Left to right: Evacast magic series, Napper series and Guaranteed beautiful for 7 days

Left to right: Guaranteed beautiful for 7 days, Peperomia rotundifolia, Peperomia obtusifolia

Left to right: Evacast magic series, Napper series, Cameo

The first Stafford Allpress work arrives for his August exhibition

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Wall (main), wood, plastic, enamel, acrylic, 79 x 15 x 119mm (wxdxh)

Manual table (remote control), wood , plastic, enamel, 29 x 19 x 23mm (wxdxh)

How much is that Janna van Hasselt in the window?

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Janna van Hasselt, Nap 2 (power nap)
lithograph, acrylic and ink on leather, 680 x 980mm $1300

Congratulations Kim Lowe!

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Kim is a finalist in the COCA Anthony Harper Award with this piece...

Kim Lowe, a ghost of dragon and taniwha soup
View more work by Kim Lowe here

Holly Shepheard's new show is just 2 weeks away...

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See Holly's new exhibition at Seed from 9 - 20 June, and view more of her work here

Latest House Of Cards works are in...

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Alex Bartleet, Eight of Hearts

Aroha Lewin, 5 of Spades

Paul Rayner, Frank Sinatra

Mark Foster, Jack of Clubs 'Gibber Italicus'

Louise McCrae features in artnews

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The work featured in McRae's studio will be exhibited during her solo show at Seed in June

More House of Cards images...

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Sophie Watson, 8 of clubs

Kristin Perrett, Queen of clubs 'Marie'

Mark Foster, 6 of hearts 'Agapornis'

John Pusateri at work during the Black Church lithography residency in Ireland

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The impressive studio!

Abundant lithographic stones...

Articles from the Natural History Museum in Ireland = the beginnings of John's new lithographs

New House of Cards images

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Tabatha Forbes

Veronika Maser

Stafford Allpress

Exhibition opens 07.07.10 (6-8pm) Call 09 522 5360 for a preview-to-the-preview

Sarah Williams' 2010 Exhibition

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5 - 23 May 2010, view the work here

Preview Holly Shepheard's latest work...

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See the finished work at Holly's exhibition Arbitrary: 9th - 20th June

House of Cards tins arrive; show opens 7th July

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Deal yourself in at Seed Gallery’s ‘House of Cards’ show. Seed has split a deck of playing cards between 27 painters, printmakers, sculptors and photographers and asked each of them to interpret their current work into two card designs. The resulting 54 unique art works will be adapted into 200 boxed, limited edition decks of cards. You can own the original Ace of Spades or take home the whole deck; both will be available for sale during the show from the 8th – 25th July.

Off the Scale - sizable works

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View: Off the Scale

Imbued by Holly Shepheard, This is Maori Art by Aroha Lewin, Shepherd's Delight by Louise McRae

Ngahere Tui by Annie Sandano, Homelife by Veronika Maser

Matsu Modoki by Ryuzo Nishida, Homelife by Veronika Maser, Seed Greeting Cards

New Annie Sandano prints: Hari Fantail & Koa Fantail

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View the full range of prints by Annie Sandano

Hari Fantail, woodcut, 350x500mm, $300

Koa Fantail, woodcut, 350x500mm, $300

First glimpse of new work for the house of cards exhibition

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8 - 25 July 2010, Preview: Wednesday 7 July, 6-8pm

Janna van Hasselt, 'gloss' (10 of spades), lithograph and silkscreen on acetate

Richard Freestone, Ace of spades, acrylic on plywood

Natasha Cantwell, 5 of diamonds, photograph

Louise McCrae studio visit

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work in progress

Louise, shattering each piece of wood with her axe

Louise's show opens on 22 June 2010

Sneak Peak of new work by Sarah Williams

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Sarah's solo show opens on May 4th

left: Sarah Williams - right: Kate Mullins