Start Date
25 April -  
End Date
1 May 2016
Artist
Six Artists from the Horowhenua
Main Image
'Art from the Heartland' artists Dave Bang, Amelia Downs, Elza Dissanayake, Sharlene Schmidt, Vicky Webster, John Wysocki
Opening
Opening Hours
9.30am - 5.00pm
Description

Dave Bang

As well as working primarily in pen and ink, drawing very detailed studies of rural NZ, Dave's recent exploration of red wine, beer and coffee as painting mediums has resulted in something truly different and unique.

He also finds satisfaction and enjoyment for larger works using chalk pastel.

Amelia Downs

Amelia is a self-taught artist and has been painting for 17 years.

Her love of nature inspires her paintings of landscapes, with her favourite subject being seascapes, whilst her strong spiritual side influences a love of abstract expression also.

Painting is Amelia's true passion in life and she feels very rewarded by the joy and appreciation that people have for her work.

Elza Dissanayake

Elza discovered the love of painting about 4 years ago and hasn't stopped creating since.  She paints mostly abstracts, predominately in oils but is equally skilled using acrylic.

Sharlene Schmidt

Sharlene is an experienced international artist., noted for her painting in oils, with an additional talent to render beautiful studies in both pastel and charcoal.

Vicky Webster

With a natural talent, uncomplicated by formal training, Horowhenua acrylic artist, Vicky Webster's love of colour and experimentation with different materials has resulted in the development of her own very enjoyable unique and quirky style.

John Wysocki

John is a well-known craftsman throughout the lower North Island, his many exhibitions and Arts Trail displays have demonstrated John’s ability to take woodturning to the next level where it can be enjoyed as its own art form