Sea Things
Robyn Gibson 5 - 29 June 21
Extended to 7 July
Sea Things are landscape paintings based on memories. The artist documented a number of paintings some years ago when on holiday visiting friends. Rummaging through a box of old photographs, small studies and notes provided the impetus to develop these studies into an exhibition.
Gibson's paintings render the constant changing atmosphere, darkness and sublime weather transitions commonly found in New Zealand. Landscapes such as Thames Ranges are imbued with passion and emotion, nostalgia and our relationship with the land. Each work has its own narrative relating to the area and its inhabitants, although sometimes unpopulated they include manmade structures - farm building structures, leftover detritus.
Gibson’s works are often speckled with hints of surrealism and a subtle sense of humour. (Below) A few additional paintings selected from her recent work have also been included in Sea Things. Gibson’s complex, often quirky palette comprises varied materials and subject matter garnered from her past and present.
Gibson's paintings render the constant changing atmosphere, darkness and sublime weather transitions commonly found in New Zealand. Landscapes such as Thames Ranges are imbued with passion and emotion, nostalgia and our relationship with the land. Each work has its own narrative relating to the area and its inhabitants, although sometimes unpopulated they include manmade structures - farm building structures, leftover detritus.
Gibson’s works are often speckled with hints of surrealism and a subtle sense of humour. (Below) A few additional paintings selected from her recent work have also been included in Sea Things. Gibson’s complex, often quirky palette comprises varied materials and subject matter garnered from her past and present.
