What's New
The Show must go on
16 April – 11 May 2011 at the Little River Gallery, Main Road, Little River
After experiencing the earthquakes here in Christchurch the emphasis changed for my exhibition at Little River Gallery. I was compelled to paint some of Christchurch's historic buildings, places that I know well and enjoyed. Places that I loved seeing in the late afternoon light as I headed across town on a bike ride or visit for art supplies and now feel saddened to see gone.
While Christchurch will look quite different in the future, hopefully we will be able to include some of the charm, warmth and colour of these old friends.
Represented by:
Parnell Gallery and The Print Shop, Auckland
Millwood Gallery www.millwoodgallery.co.nz Wellington
Merivale Fine Arts www.merivalefinearts.co.nz, Bryce Gallery and Studio Works, Christchurch
Little River Gallery www.littlerivergallery.com Banks Peninsula
Saffron Gallery of Art www.saffrongallery.co.nz Timaru
Gallery de Novo www.gallerydenovo.co.nz Dunedin
Central Galleries, Queenstown
Philip can also be contacted for commisions and enquiries regarding his latest work.
Philip
works in oil, water colour, drypoint and monotype. He enjoys working
with form, colour and light, especially low winter and evening light
which facillitates the wide tonal range in which he relishes.
Philip's
immediate environment in Christchurch, the city scapes, Canterbury
plains and mountains are a source of inspiration. He meets
regularly with a life drawing group and the female nude forms a large
part of his work.
1959 Born
in Christchurch, New Zealand
1978
- 81 Auckland University - studying architecture
Canterbury
University - studying commerce
1983
- 89 lived in the MacKenzie Country working seasonally at Ohau Ski
Area, watercolour painting and screenprinting with the
mountainous environment for inspiration
1992
travelled and painted in Canada, USA, South America, France and
Spain
1993 started
working with acrylic and oils and exhibiting in group shows –
joined regular life drawing group and set up studio
1995 etching
course at Christchurch Polytech and developed skills in monotype and
drypoint
1996 painting
trip to England, France, Switzerland
1998 first
solo exhibition
1999 Painting
trip to France and Italy
2006 Painting
trip to France and Italy
2001
– 11 annual exhibitions at Millwood Gallery (Wellington) and Little
River Gallery (Banks Peninsula)
Professional
Recognition/Awards
1997 Merit
Award – Malvern Community Art Society
Merit
Award – Ashburton Society of Art
1999 Members'
Choice Award – COCA Christchurch
2001 Premier
Art Award – Ashburton Society of Art
2006 TrustPower Award – Ashburton Society of Art
