Two Waiheke artists exhibition at the Parnell Gallery

Two Waiheke artists exhibition at the Parnell Gallery

Olivier Duhamel & Sally Smith have been invited to take the upstairs room at the Parnell Gallery to show their latest sculptural works.

Presenting Oliver Duhamel and Sally Smith the " Form & Movement " joint Exhibition opens Tuesday 4th November and runs until 18 November 2014. Preview Tuesday 4th Nov 5:30 PM

These Waiheke-based artists are each inspired by natural beauty, which informs their stunning sculptural works in different ways. Together, these accomplished proponents of Form and Movement provide a rich opportunity to view their stylistically diverse but equally exciting sculptural work in the upcoming show with Parnell Gallery.

About Sally Smith
Now a full-time artist, Sally creates wall-mounted sculptures in bronze and aluminium, which are finished in a black or dappled patina. Her work is a celebration of the flora and fauna of New Zealand, aiming to provoke thought around our natural heritage and its value for future generations.

Once mounted on the wall, deep shadows are cast from each component of Sally’s work, creating dramatic three dimensional effects. In group arrangements such as a flock of birds or a circling school of fish, a sense of depth and flowing movement is thus enhanced in the work. Sally’s previous life as an architect can be sensed in the stunning lay-out design of these installations. A fine geometry can also be found in her single sculptures via the magnification of some of our smaller life forms, such as a kina shell or a bee. With subtle abstraction, Sally draws attention to the underlying patterns of our natural world through these diminutive but perfectly formed manifestations.
Sally Smith is the director of TOI gallery in Oneroa.

About Olivier Duhamel
Having lived and worked in NZ since 1987, French born Olivier has also achieved a masterful command of his art. He finds abundant inspiration in the human form and is a respected figurative sculptor. His bronze figurines and laminated sculptures have won awards and are held in many private and public collections, including the Wallace Arts Trust. Olivier’s priority is to convey the essence of his subject matter; “My creations do not convey any particular message, do not attempt any conceptual or symbolist exploration, nor do they search to be innovative at all cost. I am rather trying to simply capture the beauty and sensuality of my subjects of study. When it comes to art, I am chiefly concerned with beauty, emotion and mastery of my craft.” This approach can be seen in the striking fluency of his pieces, which embody a sense of joy and life. Duhamel is a prominent member of the arts community and his work is represented in New Zealand, Australia and Europe.
On Waiheke, Olivier Duhamel is represented by the [ s p a c e ] gallery in Oneroa.

About the Parnell Gallery
Parnell Gallery has been holding regular monthly exhibitions in their upstairs gallery for many years now, and these are always eagerly anticipated by the art cognoscenti of Auckland, and further abroad. Sally and Anna, and Parnell Gallery, have a very loyal following, as connoisseurs appreciate they will always discover works of interest and value at these exhibitions, as well as the continuing selection on display in the lower gallery, which is constantly changing. The gallery specialises in original paintings, sculpture (mainly bronze with some wood and glass) and limited edition prints and contemporary art from artists all over New Zealand.
As one of Auckland’s longest standing galleries, and a leading contemporary art gallery, Parnell Gallery has become a benchmark for quality and integrity in the New Zealand art scene. Situated in the heart of Parnell, it is renowned for its excellence and innovation in the art world.

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