Events (valid week 30 Nov – 6 Dec):
Film Screening: Dutch Light
Wednesday 2 December, 10.15am, Adam Auditorium. Free Entry.
There’s an ancient belief that the light in Holland is different from anywhere else, but this has never been put to the test. Pieter-Rim and Maarten de Kroon’s award winning documentary film explores the significance, and mythologising of light in the Dutch painting tradition, turning looking into a new experience. Herself from a Dutch background, light has always been a key interest for artist Gerda Leenards, who’s exhibition Following the Blue Ribbon will be on display in the Michael Hirschfeld Gallery. An exquisite film for a Saturday morning. Film screening generously supported by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

Chinese brush painting traditions: a demonstration
Wednesday 2 December 12.30pm Adam Auditorium. Free Entry.
Join Mr Stan Chan for a performance of traditional Chinese brush painting techniques, focusing on mountain and water landscapes. Gerda Leenards, whose work is currently showing in the Hirschfeld Gallery, was strongly influenced by this style of painting on her recent trip to China Mr Chan will provide an introduction to the subjects, processes and materials traditionally used in Chinese painting, followed by a narrated 30 minute demonstration, during which he will complete a painting.

Currently Showing (valid week 30 Nov – 6 Dec):
Yayoi Kusama: Mirrored Years
27 September 2009 – 7 February 2010
City Gallery Wellington
Entry charges apply

Following the Blue Ribbon: recent work by Gerda Leenards
27 November 2009 – 24 January, 2009
Hirschfeld Gallery, City Gallery Wellington
Entry charges apply

Ngaahina Hohaia
27 September 2009 – 10 January, 2010
Deane Gallery, City Gallery Wellington
Entry charges apply

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