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John (Hans) Less (1923-2011) and Marie Vandewart Blaschke (1911-2005), born in Berlin, fled Germany to escape the Nazi regime’s persecution of Jews and settled in New Jersey and New Zealand respectively. When their sons met in 1981, they discovered their shared heritage, including the art which played a central role in their parents’ lives.
Although the artworks in the Less and Blaschke collections contrast in style, similarly dramatic circumstances characterise their origins and preservation. We invite you to view highlights from both collections in this unique New Zealand show, featuring original watercolours of John Less and diverse German graphics from around the turn of the 20th century. Together, they provide a unique example of universal refugee experiences.
CONTACT
Website: www.blaschkearttrust.com
Further information: paul@blaschkerutherford.co.nz
Images
Max Lieberman, Im Tiergarten (In the Zoo Gardens), etching, circa 1905
John Less, Rebuilt house with grocery store by refugee in Hongkew/Shanghai, 1940
Max Pechstein, Die Brücke (In the Studio), 1917
In My Dreams is a whimsical, vibrant, first ever, solo exhibition by artist Hannah Truly, featuring an enchanting collection of miniatures, floral paper sculptures, original paintings & prints, hand-crafted zines, tiny furniture, and beaded tapestry. Stepping into this show will feel like entering a fairy ring — a place of beauty, magic, enchantment, a place to uncover mysteries.
Taking you on a journey through a constructed hallucination, reconstructing the hazy, glittery landscape within a dream. Falling into the loop of losing touch, creating, losing touch, only to find your way back to the comfort of a decadent delirious dream. In an effort to extricate oneself from the realities of the world into a place where disassociation becomes daydream becomes magical fantasy, where motherhood becomes the key to unlocking your own childhood. A space where childhood melds with motherhood.
CONTACT
Instagram: @hannahtrulyart
A Nontropolis is an old-world-charm tiny town, village, or neighbourhood, that grew organically over time. The word Nontropolis is a neologism, coined by multi media artist Marcel. This exhibition features 650 colourful miniature Italian inspired town houses in wood, urban sketches of Nontropolises from places like Italy, Greece, Spain, and Malta. Works feature on paper, driftwood, gift items like T-shirts, and even furniture. And then there is the book: '100 Love Stories' by Lynsey Gedye, a friend of Marcel. The book was inspired by Nontropolis, and written about the people living in Nontropolis. With 100 Love stories of every kind promising laughter that surprises you, tears you never knew you needed, reckonings and reunions, courage and tenderness, it is a captivating read. Lynsey will launch his book on Saturday 31st January. Some stories have become short films, which will be screened during the artist talk and book launch.
EVENTS
Artist talk Wed 28 January 5:30
Book launch Sat 31 January 2:00
Portfolio Sale Sunday 1 February 11-2
CONTACT
Website: www.nontropolis.art
Email: marcel.baaijens@gmail.com, Lynsey.Gedye@gmail.com
Images
Marcel Baaijens, Tongariro, wood and paint
Marcel Baaijens, Capistrano, paint