Denita Tizard
Denita is a New Zealand contemporary artist that paints large, vibrant abstract artworks designed to bring happiness and love into any home. The influences in her paintings come from people, nature, love, music, and her spiritual connection to the world.
Denita is also a collector of art and has started a personal collection of art that has taken her eye and heart.
Painting
Denita has worked in:
the art industry - firstly as a visual artist, then opening a working studio, the Paint Pit, where up to 5 artists worked alongside each other. Opening a gallery next door to the studio, the Quayhole Gallery were she exhibited local, national and international artists.
the hairdressing industry - KMS Haircare as an education coordinator. Denita attended hairdressing college in Palmerston North and was awarded 1st in practical for her class.
The film industry - ADM Casting, as the office manager and helping out on D-Day when needed.
IT industry - Amdox, as the personal assistant to the manager. Tizard Design, taught website design and currently update http://www.wanganui.org.
and food & retail - Glenn Innes Bin Inn, Store manager for 2 years, running a staff of 11. Pakuranga Pizza Hut as a duty manage.
Denita is also very community minded and has been involved with voluntary associations to help build better communities.
Past Exhibitions
April 2010 - 'The Journey of Easter 2010' exhibition held at the Community Art Centre, Wanganui, NZ
March 2010 - 'Wanganui Art Society Annual Art' exhibition held at the Community Art Centre, Wanganui, NZ
March 2010 - “New Zealand’s Got Talent” exhibition at City Gallery Invercargill, NZ
October 2009 - Sussex Art and Antiques Fair, Sussex, UK
October 2009 - 'Mangaweka Fakes and Forgeries Festival & Exhibition' in Mangaweka, NZ
July - September 2009 - Opening Exhibition, Gallery @ The Dome, Sussex, UK
June 2009 - Toast 2009, Clapham, London, UK
May 2009 - Tuhura Exhibition, Gallery 118, Notting Hill, London, UK
April 2009 - Chelsea Art Fair, Chelsea, London, UK
March 2009 - Spring Fair - Art Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
February 2009 - 20/21 International Art Fair, Royal College of Art, London, UK
January 2009 - Kensington Art and Antiques Fair, London, UK
December 2008 - Goodwood Art and Antiques Fair, Sussex, UK
November 2008 - 'NZ House Taster' mini exhibition - London, UK.
November 2008 - 'Goodwood Art & Antiques Fair' - Chichester, West Sussex, UK.
September 2008 - 'Then & Now' exhibition - Worthing, West Sussex, UK.
September 2008 - 'Autumn Fair' - Birmingham, UK.
March 2008 - 'Wanganui Open Studio' I opened my studio for the community to visit my working environment, Wanganui, NZ
November 2007 - 'Our Love' exhibition held at Cracked Pepper, Wanganui, NZ
October 2007 - 'Mangaweka Fakes and Forgeries Festival & Exhibition' in Mangaweka, NZ
September 2007 - 'Wanganui Art Society Annual Art' exhibition held at the Community Art Centre, Wanganui, NZ
September 2007 - 'The Original Art Sale' held at the Telstra Clear Pacific Pavilion, Auckland, NZ
August 2007 - '2007 CAREY SMITH & CO LTD WHANGANUI ARTS REVIEW' in the Sarjeant Gallery, Wanganui, NZ
June 2007 - 'Quayhole Showcase' exhibition in the Quayhole Gallery, Wanganui, NZ
March 2007 - '36 Red Gallery' opening exhibition, gallery in Dunedin, NZ
April 2007 - 'A Day at the Beach' exhibition in the Quayhole Gallery, Wanganui, NZ
March 2007 - 'Wanganui Open Studio' I opened my studio for the community to visit my working environment, Wanganui, NZ
February 2007 - 'Lease Art' exhibition in the Quayhole Gallery, Wanganui, NZ
Christmas 2006 - 'Give Original Art' exhibition in the Quayhole Gallery, Wanganui, NZ
2006 - 'Collegiate Culture' exhibition held at Collegiate College, NZ
November 2006 - 'Wanganui Art Society Annual Art Exhibition' held at the Community Art Centre, Wanganui, NZ
October 2006 'Barter Art' exhibition in the Quayhole Gallery, Wanganui, NZ
September 2006 - 'One Subject, Two Views' exhibition Wanganui Art Society and Wanganui Photographers, held at the Quayhole Gallery, Wanganui, NZ
August 2006 - 'Spinners, Weavers and Painters' exhibition Wanganui Art Society and Wanganui Spinners and Weavers, held at the Community Art Centre, Wanganui, NZ
August 2006 - 'Harrods Family Collection' exhibition in the Quayhole Gallery, Wanganui, NZ
July 2006 - 'Landscape' exhibition in the Quayhole Gallery, Wanganui, NZ
June 2006 - 'Pacific Sky' exhibition in the Quayhole Gallery, Wanganui, NZ
Easter 2006 - 'Nailed' exhibition in the Quayhole Gallery, Wanganui, NZ
March 2006 - 'Wanganui Open Studio' I opened my studio for the community to visit my working environment, Wanganui, NZ
February 2006 - 'The Big Picture' exhibition in the Quayhole Gallery, Wanganui, NZ
December 2005 - 'Give Original Art' exhibition in the Quayhole Gallery, Wanganui, NZ
November 2005 - 'His and Hers' exhibition in the Quayhole Gallery, Wanganui, NZ
October 2005 - 'Golden Girls' exhibition at the Quayhole Gallery, Wanganui, NZ
2005 - 'One Subject, Two Views' exhibition Wanganui Arts Society and Wanganui Photographers, held at the Community Art Centre, Wanganui NZ
August 2005 - 'Wanganui Art Society Annual Art' exhibition held at the Community Art Centre, Wanganui, NZ
Winning a merit award for the 'Waiting Room' painting.
March 2005 - 'Emerging Artists' exhibition in the Community Art Centre, Wanganui hosted by the Wanganui Arts Society. Wanganui, NZ
April 2005 - 'Wanganui Open Studio' I opened my studio for the community to visit my working environment, Wanganui, NZ
September 2004 - 'Wanganui Art Society Annual Art' exhibition held at the Community Art Centre, Wanganui, NZ
April 2004 - 'Wanganui Open Studio' I opened my studio for the community to visit my working environment. Wanganui, NZ
2003 - Textures Gallery, Takapuna Auckland, NZ
OTHER...
Opening the Paint Pit and Quayhole Gallery and keeping it running for 3 years.
Merit Award - Wanganui Art Society Annual Exhibition 2005
Art Prize 1987 - Carncot School
Having a baby, Maddy in March 2009 :)
Member Profile
Denita TizardDenita is a New Zealand contemporary artist that paints large, vibrant abstract artworks designed to bring happiness and love into any home. The influences in her paintings come from people, nature, love, music, and her spiritual connection to the world. Be sure to check out Denita's website http://www.denitatizard.com
