Deconstructed Landscapes, Reconstructed Bodies

Deconstructed Landscapes, Reconstructed Bodies

Art News – For immediate release – 3 June 2013

The Remuera Gallery presents
“ T o p o l o g y ”
an art exhibition:
Deconstructed Landscapes, paintings by Fiona Jelicich
Reconstructed Bodies, sculptures by Olivier Duhamel

Remuera Art gallery July 6 – July 20
Opening function Sunday 14th July – 3pm

Frenchman Olivier Duhamel is teaming up with Fiona Jelicich to present an unusual exhibition to coincide with the Remuera Bastille Day French festival. For “Topology”, both artists are exploring the captivating properties of topographical lines to create wonderful landscapes and fascinating wooden sculptures. In regrouping these two notable Waiheke Island artists around this common theme, Scott Dargaville has scheduled for the Remuera Bastille day celebrations an enthralling show.

About Olivier Duhamel
A New Zealander since 1987, French born Duhamel lives and works on Waiheke Island where he casts his trademark bronze figurines in his home foundry. He is regarded as one of the most talented figurative sculptors in New Zealand. This is Duhamel’s second exhibition at the Remuera gallery.
OlivierODuhamel@gmail.com http://www.bodyscape.net.nz/

About Fiona Jelicich
Having recently established her home studio on Waiheke Island, “Topology” is Fiona Jelicich’s first exhibition in Auckland. Her large and emotional acrylics have been a regular fixture of the ZeaYou Gallery in Taupo. Her works are held in private and public collections in New Zealand, Australia and Hong Kong.

About the Remuera gallery

Specialising in Contemporary Fine Art and Located in the heart of Remuera village, Scott Dargaville’s Remuera gallery is a long standing dealership representing some of New Zealand most acclaimed artists. Regular exhibitions and a rich stockroom make Remuera gallery a well-respected purveyor of fine art.

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