Little boxes all made of ideas

Press, 16 July 1986, Page 18

Little boxes all made of ideas

Ugly boxes or exciting architecture, whatever your point of view, buildings play a vital role In the city environment “Tabula Rasa” is an exposition at the C.S.A. Gallery that aims to present a fresh point of view on architecture. The Auckland Architectural Association in conjunction with Resene Paints called for entries from post-1980 graduates in architecture. From these entries 17 were chosen that show young architects at their best ■ -

Change is also an important part of the process of creation for John Deans. Reading about Zen and Buddhist lifestyles influenced his approach to painting which involves contemplation and chance. His exhibition with Toni Hastings at the C.S.A. draws its results from this process. Toni Hastings finds the use of colour both challenging and exciting. The ap-

proach contrasts spontaneity in painting and the subtle use of colour using pencils. Elegant hats seemed to

be a thing of the past Allie Miller the Christchurch milliner has changed all that She is in demand for her unique hand crafted hats. The craft behind her creations gave Derek Margetts the S ration for his 36 rcolour paintings at the C.S.A. He calls the exhibition “A Privileged Glimpse” reflecting his feelings about the creative process.

Art Teachers Art now on show at the C.S.A. is an opportunity to see work by high school art

teachers in Christchurch. As a professional group art teachers have played an influential role in the visual arts in New Zealand. Art education requires a commitment in time and energy that often makes it difficult for artists to continue with their own work.

This group exhibition organised by art teachers Gerard Murray, Penny Orme and Steve Gibbs, provides an opportunity for art teachers to exhibit their own art works and the public to see painting,

photography, printmaking, and sculpture. A co-operative of seven ‘ women, Patricia August, Lynda Ferguson, Cindy Williams, Joanna David-son-Ewer, Jay Sepie, Frances Barlow and Jenny Hellyar, all from the West Coast, formed the Barrytown Weavers now exhibiting at the C.S.A. They have developed markets for coloured fleece rugs, tapestry and fleece tapestry with a major interest in the use of colour. AU exhibitions close July 27.