Chambers

Andrew Craig now showing at Chambers
until 10 August
What Lies Beneath
17 July – 10 August

I prefer not to tell audiences about what my artistic intentions are. I much rather people bring their own responses to my painting. Everyone will of course respond differently, which is how it should be. There is no one correct response, and I think it important not to contaminate peoples’ interpretation of art.
You take what you want from it, and in so doing inject something of yourself into the work. In this way it is no different from listening to music, reading a book, seeing a movie or going to a play.
That is, the art speaks for itself.

https://chambersart.co.nz/exhibition/andrew-craig-vic…angan-jane-barry/

www.chambersart.co.nz

Hi Lovely Facebook friends, it seems some unkind person has hacked my FB account , I would like to use stronger words but will remain kind.
The thing that upsets me the most is that they have added a photo of my granddaughter. So please if you get a request from me using Julie Williams JW it is not me. I have reported it. It also seems a few of you have accepted this fake request.
Cheers
The real me ❤️

It seems that Facebook will not enable us to post any of our works that portray any body parts, so life drawing can not be promoted.
We find this rather strange. But have had to take down our last posts relating to our next opening on Wednesday 19 June.
Both Casey Bailey and Rebecca Stewars stunning works portray body parts in some form or another.
It seems AI does not relate to art if it is in human form.
We may loose our Chambers Page and have to find another platform that is more accomodating to Art Galleries.
In the mean time please use our website www.chambersart.co.nz
to view the wonderful works by Mark Soltero Kate Cairns Casey Bailey and Rebecca Stewart.

Lessons from Suburbia, part 6 - Postcode lottery, 2023, acrylic on canvas, 400x500mm. Available at Chambers gallery, Christchurch.

Three stunning new works from textile artist
Jane McGowan now at Chambers and showing on the our website www.chambersart.co.nz under New Works.
Jane's show all but sold out this year, so she set to and made more which I know is a massive process.
A must to view .

No Man's Land - Michael Springer,
Helene Olivia Smith and Akilah Hammond
No Man’s Land - Springer, Smith, and Hammond return for another
exhibition, each working in an entirely different medium from one another but
with a thread of connection running throughout. No Man’s Land focusses on
spaces we venture into at our own risk, objects of loss, and what will be left
behind.
Springer’s paintings throw the viewer into an unrecognizable landscape of
migratory bodies, surrounded from all angles by eyes, mouths, hands and
teeth. Confined by unfriendly forces outside of their control and trapped inside
unwelcome barriers not of their making. These unsettled beings are adrift in a
sea of uncertainty with no land in sight.
Blackened with soot and ashes, bound with hand woven cord, Smith’s pit-fired
vessels and talismanic charms speak of ambiguous loss, the veil of death& #39;s
dark shadow and haunting dreams of an afterlife. The tightly sealed urns and
begging bowls embody humanity& #39;s ancient dance of creation and destruction
and our innate desire to hold onto the sacredness of life.
Hammond’s hand drawn digital prints lead the audience into a vibrant town full
of ghosts. These spaces are disturbingly empty, as if humanity has
disappeared in an instant. Commonplace buildings become archaeological
visions of what has been, and of what was taken for granted.

https://chambersart.co.nz/exhibition/no-mans-land-mic…h-akilah-hammond/

This is a stunning performance from St Andrews students, for all you old rockers like me, growing up in the 60's & 70's. Feeling very nostalgic,💕

Christchurch school's Stairway to Heaven cover an online hit A school performance of Stairway to Heaven has wowed the crowd so much it led to a flood of requests for the footage, and has now been viewed more than 150,000 times.

https://mailchi.mp/06b9f12a7ce8/opening-night-wed-08-november-casey-bailey-rebecca-stewart-lynne-lambert-peter-gibsonOpening night for Casey Bailey - Rebecca Stewart - Lynne Lambert - Peter Gibson Wed 08 November
Chambers Art Gallery 80 Durham Street South Sydenham Christchurch

https://mailchi.mp/e0a911aaa7d4/exhibition-opening-night-wednesday-08-november Opening night at Chambers Art Gallery.
80 Durham Street South Sydenham. Christchurch.
Wednesday 08 November 5.15pm until 7.00pm
Casey Bailey - Rebecca Stewart - Lynne Lambert - Peter Gibson

Jenny Reeve
diverge | converge

2023

My recent work considers how human intervention over time has impacted the globally rare and important braided rivers of Waitaha Canterbury. These beautiful, wild rivers are the genesis of the Canterbury Plains.

I grew up in rural North Canterbury. Our family often went to the braided Waitohi River, a tributary of the Hurunui River to swim on hot summer evenings. Today, that is often not possible, as water quality ratings of “Poor” and “Unsuitable for Swimming”, are determined by Land Air Water Aotearoa (LAWA). There is no doubt that as multiple interest groups use these rivers to satisfy their own agendas, the rivers have been manipulated through time, often with unfortunate consequences.

My work is inspired by, made in and embossed with the water and environment of our braided rivers. I use the cyanotype process, developed in 1842 by Sir John Herschel. Cyanotypes were historically a method of reproducing drawings and plans known as “blueprints”. I use the process to help me find an interstice between time, science, and philosophies of environmental ethics and aesthetics. An element of chance also enters each work, as the unpredictable river flow and light help generate the patterns.

I believe art has agency to foster greater understanding between the interest groups using Waitaha Canterbury’s braided rivers. I believe we should protect these important rivers, not just for their economic contribution
Jenny is Showing along Doc Ross and Mi Kyung Jang until 23 Sept 2023

Mi Kyung Jang - Ceramic Convergence: Human and Earth
Showing alongside Jenny Reeve and Doc Ross at Chambers until
23 Sept 2023
Mi Kyung Jang's art is a profound exploration of humanity's intricate connection with the natural world. She contends that the excesses of human desires have precipitated a slew
of global discomforts—ranging from wars and pollution to natural disasters, inequality and rare diseases—often disregarded as issues distant from personal concern. Her childhood in the Korean countryside nurtured a bond with animals, insects, and plants, illuminating the inseparable link between humans and nature.
In her creative process, Jang finds mind clarity, producing intuitive artworks that reflect her interconnected perspective. She perceives the unity of all earthly creatures, drawing a
parallel to the human body composed of countless cells, where a single abnormal cell can reverberate catastrophically. Jang posits that nurturing nature with love begets reciprocal affection. This ethos is encapsulated in her artworks earthy hues and organic forms, an invitation for viewers to embrace introspection amidst the complexity of human existence.
Jang's artistic journey traverses various mediums, encompassing sculpture, painting, and clay. Her innate artistic talents, evident since childhood, manifested in drawing and crafting with organic materials. Despite initially focusing on teaching, she aspired to be a professional artist. Her move to New Zealand catalysed her artistic pursuits, with pivotal moments including her training at the Russian Academy of Fine Arts in Florence. This experience propelled her to study at the University of Canterbury, embarking on a full-time artistic career.
Currently pursuing a Masters degree in sculpture at the Canterbury School of Fine Arts, Jang is an active member of the Halswell Pottery Club. Her dedication extends to volunteering at the 126 Hei Hei Community Art Group, empowering individuals to engage with their creative potential. Jang's transformative journey underscores her profound commitment to art as a conduit for understanding the world and our place within it.

Opening Night Art Associates Aotearoa - Lyrical Wednesday 03 May - https://mailchi.mp/43854bf70419/opening-nightart-associates-aotearoa-lyrical-wednesday-03-may

Opening Night Art Associates Aotearoa - Lyrical Wednesday 03 May

Exhibition opening night Wednesday 12 April - https://mailchi.mp/970cbea65c67/exhibition-opening-night-wednesday-12-april
Carolyn Currie, Jane McGowan, Vicki Mangan, Louann Sidon
The exhibition runs through until 29 April