10 Jul 2024

Te Whare Maire o Nga Punawerewere 2024: 15 July – 10 August

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Opening Event: 5.30-7pm Monday 15 July 2024

This group show is a celebration of the mahi of local Maori artists making Maori art.

The name literally refers to young spiders leaving the web and metaphorically refers to the way newer artists are nurtured in their developing art practice by those who are more experienced. In this way, it’s a branching dome of support like a spider’s web. This show, therefore, includes the mahi of both new and more experienced artists.
 
Artists include: Heather Jonson, Ihakara Smith, Geo Thompson-Skipworth, Jess Stevens, Joe Clarke, Maungarongo TeKawa, Redgie Walker-Small, Selena Tapae, Tia Tamara, Tipene Douglas, Toni Neale and Tui Martin. In the Mini Gallery is Gemini Spence, Hohepa Mutu, Kenny Birch, Natasha Sadlier, Susan A. James and Vane Ihe.
 

Thank you to Ara, Art and Design and Level 7, Year 3 student Geo Thompson-Skipworth, who curated this show with guidance from Linwood Arts staff.

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Saturday. Galleries 12-5pm. Classes start from 10am and run into the evening.

Location: Eastside Gallery, 388 Worcester St, Christchurch, free parking onsite.

We offer 13 weekly classes & activities, run exhibitions and events in Eastside and the Mini and hire our spaces for arts activities and events evenings and weekends.
Tui Martin, "Lenticular"
Selena Tapae, "Auaha" and "Te Mahara"
Heather Jonson, "Coronation Pukana He Wero"e Waihora"
Redgie Walker-Small, "Māui Mua Walks" and "Ngā Atua ki Te Waipounamu"
Joe Clarke, "Tāmitanga," "Rū Whenua," and "Pāmamae"
Jess Stevens, "To Be"
Tipene Douglas, "Enua Manea," "Te Whakawhiti-o-te-ra," and "Manawanui"
Hohepa Mutu, Joe Clarke (tutor), Susan A. James and Natasha Sadlier.
Geo Thompson-Skipworth, "Marama"
Tia Tāmara, "Kete Kupenga"
Ihakara Smith, "Te Waihora"
Tahu News interviewing Ihakara Smith
Heather Jonson, "Coronation Pukana He Wero," acrylic and pen on canvas, 2024
Redgie Walker-Small, "Maui Mua Walks," acrylic on canvas, 2022
Joe Clarke, "Rū Whenua," wood block and ink, 2024
Ihakara Smith, various pounamu works, 2024
Tia Tāmara, "Kete Kupenga," raranga harakeke, 2024
Tipene Douglas, "Manawanui," acrylic paints and ink pens on paper, 2024
31 May 2024

Stride by Stride 2024: 17 June – 13 July

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What an absolute stunner of show this year’s “Stride by Stride” is. The exhibition is on now at Eastside Gallery until 13 July and features 12 local artists in Eastside and another 4 in the Mini Gallery. Come and visit to show your support for their exciting recent works.

Artists include: Cheriene Singer, Dan J. Boyd, Gemma O’Neill, Helen Willcock, Jeanine Lillicrapp, John Clare, Olga Parr, Paulo Wellman, Redgie Walker-Small, Roslyn McLean, Sage Rossie and Thomas Proctor.

Another four artists are exhibiting works in the Mini Gallery: Andrew Kendrick, Ashleigh Ritchie, Shawn Ridley and Thung Chutrchaivech.

“Stride by Stride” is on our “progressive pathway” track, which is designed to offer exhibition opportunities as artists develop their practice. It sits between “First Steps” and “Eastside Spring”.

Exhibition Dates: 17 June – 13 July 2024

Location: Eastside Gallery, 388 Worcester St, Christchurch, free parking onsite.

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Saturday. Galleries 12-5pm. Classes start from 10am and run into the evening.
Dan J. Boyd, "Daily Battles," acrylic on canvas, 2023
detail of Sage Rossie, "My Body is My Vehicle #18," archival pigment print 1/1, 2022
Gemma O'Neill, "Of Beasts And Bodies #3," oil and ink on mirror, 2023
Paulo Wellman, "Sky Memory #11," acrylic on paper sculpture, 2023
Roslyn McLean, "On the couch II," oil on wood board, 2023
Olga Parr, "Silver Blue," soft pastel on pastelmat, 2024
Cheriene Singer, "The Valley (Pepin Island)," oil on canvas, 2024
20 May 2024

To Gaza with Love: 20 May – 15 June 2024

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Organised by local artists, Eastside is hosting this exhibition of 26 artists who are donating recent artworks for this fundraiser show.
Intended as an expression of love and support for children living in dire circumstances in Gaza, proceeds will be donated to the Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund.
Artists include: Philip Trusttum, Marian Maguire, Thomas Hammond, Michael Springer, Nick Williamson, Rebecca Smallridge, Josh Bashford, Jon Jeet, Kim Lowe, Sarah Brown, Steve Lowndes, Jane Barry, Magdalene Clare, Robyn Webster, Helene Olivia Smith, Tamara Rookes, Ri Williamson, Greg Yee, Donna Hughes, Rebecca Harris, Nina Cook, Samantha Murray, Linda James, Akilah Hammond, Lucy Dolan Kang, Hamish Allan and Barb Gaeth in the Mini Gallery.
Opening night includes live music performed by Simurgh Music.
Opening Event: 5.30-7pm Monday 20 May, all welcome.
Location: Eastside Gallery, 388 Worcester St, Christchurch, free parking onsite.
Philip Trusttum, "Won Wan One No 1," acrylic on canvas, 2024
Jane Barry, "Radio," acrylic on canvas, 2024
Lucy Kang Dolan, "Soul Song," watercolour, river water and oak gall on paper, 2023
Greg Yee, "The Empress," photo, glue, glitter and glass, 2024
Linda James, "Running Boy, Palestine," watercolour and pencil on paper, 2024
Tamara Rookes, "A Sonnet for Rak," bronze and oxidised sterling silver, 2022
Samantha Murray, "Faceted Vessel #1&2," stoneware clay, 'oatmeal' glaze, 2024
Rebecca Smallridge, "Mycorrhizal Network," watercolour, ink, natural pigment, gold dust on board, 2022
Thomas Hammond, "Death Dive," macrocarpa timber and Oamaru stone, 2024
Nina Cook, "Truth to Self," oil on paper, 2024
Akilah Hammond, "Lunar Moth," digital drawing 1/1, 2024
Steve Lowndes, "Migration," oil on canvas, 2022
Helene Olivia Smith, "Rising Ruin #1 and #2," smoke-fired stoneware, 2024
Josh Bashford, "Hope," acrylic woodcut on hessian, 2024
Donna Hughes, "Bronze Olpae #1," Bronze and Sterling Silver (oxidised), 2024
Robyn Webster, "Open Future," harakeke impression & ink on Somerset paper, 2024
Nicholas Williamson, "We are all on the Titanic," acrylic on board," 2023
Barb Gaeth, "Holding Life," BRT Clay and Underglaze, 2022
Sarah Brown, "'They tried to bury me, they didn't realise I was a seed.' Sinead O'Connor," scrap metal, 2024.
Sarah Brown, "Gaza Strip (detail) (as was)," vintage linoleum and wallpaper, 2024.
Hamish Allan, "Irises," pencil on paper, 2022.
Ri Williamson, "Nocturne," digital print 1/1, 2024
Magdelane Clare, "Empty Bread," oil, flashe and collage elements on canvas, 2024
Marian Maguire, "Stem #S1," pen and acrylic on paper, 2024
Kim Lowe, "Korari and Chrysanthemum," acrylic and ink on 360gm on BFK Rives, 2024
Michael Springer, "Love Lies Bleeding," pit fired charcoal and acrylic on hessian sugar sack, 2024
28 Mar 2024

Connected and Local: 22 April – 18 May

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Tiffany Thornley and Linda James have known each other since the late 70’s and have either worked together or supported each other over the years. They present recent paintings and prints. They are joined by Tiffany’s granddaughter Rita Thornley.
Also joining them is another group of artists who live close to Linwood Arts: Estefania Mondaca, Roseanne Jones, Jo Seizova and Katrina McGettigan.
In the Mini Gallery Colleen Anstey collaborating with Bronwyn Judge will present a trilogy of short dance films made over 30 years of a dancer’s life.
Opening Event: 5.30-7pm Monday 22 April 2024, all welcome.
Location: Eastside Gallery, 388 Worcester St, Christchurch, free parking onsite.
Linda James, “Urban Abstraction 2. Home,” acrylic on loose canvas, 2024.
Tiffany Thornley, "Child at Risk (‘Nativity’ van der Goes)," linocut A/P, 2024.
Bronwyn Judge and Colleen Anstey, still from film of “Kaitigi Beach"
Roseanne Jones, "Avonside Trees," photo encaustic, 2023.
Jo Seizova, "Skull," driftwood and metal, 2024.