Foreland, The Coromandel by Stuart Broughton
Foreland is a road trip through the Coromandel into an underworld.
A coded world concealed between man-made materials and nature is
travelled using a collaboration of colours, tones and forms. Evidence of
long forgotten summers fades. Signposts dissent, exclaiming new
directions, everyday symbols become symbolic of new ideas. Foreland
argues our impermanence. Motifs are mapped out and ordinary objects
are clues directing us towards other messages, grander themes.
Foreland consists of 30 separate works. Large abstracted landscapes
blend amongst visceral close ups and smaller pop art-like concepts
shout with urgency. All images are candid, observing the region ‘as
found’. The region is regarded not only as a place to work and play but
also as a place to imagine, create, mourn, live, loathe and love. The
Foreland images are inscribed with irreverence and wit, resonate with
optimism, and celebrate the Coromandel - and life - intensely.
Hauraki House, Kapanga Road, Coromandel Town, Auckalnd, New Zealand
Hours 10am to 5pm daily, including Sundays.
Preview party: Friday December 10 6pm onwards, featuring the music of Der Kranks.
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| [a] Foreland press release.pdf | 71.98 KB |
| [c] Foreland advert.pdf | 175.54 KB |
| Essay by Kelly Ana Morey.pdf | 102.66 KB |
| this morning.jpg | 83.62 KB |
| Understanding Landscape.jpg | 75 KB |
| The Grail.jpg | 74.98 KB |
Member Profile
Stuart BroughtonFrom documenting the emotional and psychological effect of travel to his interpretation of the landscape, portraiture and documentary genres, Broughton's photographic works journey beyond contrivance and the obvious and instead contemplate spontaneity and evocation.
Prior to photography, Broughton's experiences working in magazines, cinema, the music business, both here and in Europe, and a BA in European Studies, engaged, developed and inspired his unique visual sense. He studied photography and art in London art institutes and has worked as a professional photographer for various national magazines.
Broughton’s first exhibition ‘Transit’ (2006) centred on global travel and featured the highly regarded work The Boatman. His follow-up show, ‘Foreland’ (2009) ran for 5 weeks in Auckland.
Stuart Broughton’s haunting, theatrical and evocative works are in collection with Art Associates, a premiere art leasing and sales company, and are also found in both corporate and private collections.
