Wild Things
Madeleine Chld and Philip Jarvis won the prestigious Wild Creations residency offered by the Department of Conservation and Creative New Zealand in 2010 bringing them to Rotorua for a summer of creativity inspired by the local environment.
They were stationed at a DOC residence at Lake Tarawera with access to the beauty and splendor of the mountain vista, and visited the Rotorua District Library regularly to add support to their investigations.
The result is a show of colourful works that explore the rich volcanic history of the region alongside a sculptural exploration of introduced weeds in the lakes themselves.
Part history, part environmentally aware this show will surprise and delight.
Child and Jarvis are contemporary ceramicists, well known for working with that media. In this show new materials were used in an attempt at portability, however the signature of their quirky style is very much present.
WILD THINGS: Madeleine Child & Philip Jarvis
Opens September 9, from 5 p.m
Launching conservation week in Rotorua
From Sept 12-30 2011
The Rotorua Arts Village
9-4.30 daily
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The Rotorua Arts VillageThe Rotorua Arts Village previously known as RAVE, is an Arts Hub, where artists, groups, professionals and amateurs focused on art and culture in Rotorua can come and participate.
A complex of studios, meeting rooms and kitchens, the Village provides facilities for art groups to get together day or night for a wide variety of art classes for all ages and levels of skill.
Two Galleries provide opportunity for artists to showcase their work, while the spacious grounds play host to a range of arts-related festivals and events throughout the year.
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RAVE - Rotorua Arts Village Experience 1240 Hinemaru St ROTORUA 3010 Phone: 64 7 348 9008 www.rave.org.nz
I sooooo love this show. If you are in town come and take a look. If you aren't take a trip down...