Scott Lawrie Gallery

Clare Brodie's first solo show in New Zealand is an exploration of solitude, calm and respite from the theatre of the art world. In this episode, Clare explains what inspires her work, and tells us a little more about her practice. A big thank you to Clare for taking part in this episode - You can learn more about her work on the website at scottlawire.com - Including an inspiring essay by Andrew Paul Wood

Rebecca Hazard’s first solo with the gallery is a real show stopper! In this episode, Rebecca talks us through some of the concepts in her work, and what led to these magnificent and monumental paintings. Monumental in scale - they loll at the viewer from the walls; flesh looking at flesh in a way that makes one ponder life and death; as great art should. For more information on this work visit: https://www.scottlawrie.com/exhibitions/34-rebecca-hazard-honey-you-re-caving-in/works/ For the essay accompanying this show visit: https://www.scottlawrie.com/exhibitions/34-rebecca-hazard-honey-you-re-caving-in/overview/

Sefton Rani's first solo show with the gallery 'Industrial Plantations' has been a huge hit. In this short episode, he explains a little more about the inspiration behind his work – and his background. Also, make sure you don’t miss the enlightening short essay by Andrew Paul Wood. For more information on this show visit: https://www.scottlawrie.com/exhibitions/31-sefton-rani-industrial-plantations/works/ Essay: https://www.scottlawrie.com/exhibitions/31-sefton-rani-industrial-plantations/overview/

Rebecca Wallis has had a stellar year - including being featured in the new edition of the classic book, 250 Years of New Zealand Painting. Here she explains the thinking behind her practice, and the works in her beautiful solo show, ‘Void of Meaning’.

Nicholas Ives has proven to be a real hit with New Zealand audiences, and his show ‘The Crudes’ is no exception. For this episode Nic joins us from his Melbourne based studio - and talks about the inspiration behind the show, and many of the works featured in it. For more information on the works visit the website at scottlawrie.com and don’t forget to subscribe to future podcasts on Apple, Spotify or Soundcloud.

Gregory Pryor comes to The Vivian for his first ever solo show with us, Dragging Tail, which is on until January 7th in the Studio Gallery. This show explores the landscapes and deep historical legacies that come with it – through the lens of imaginary (and possibly real) historical characters plotting and navigating their way, with various degrees of success and tragedy, through a landscape at once alien and forbidding. Recorded live during the artist's Q and A session, this Vivian Podcast explores the nature of his work, and some of the works in this magical, mysterious show. Thanks to Greg for taking part in this podcast. Greg’s show is on until 7 January. – You can also see a short film recorded during this session on The Vivian website – at https://thevivian.co.nz/films
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Located in Matakana, the Vivian is surrounded by a vibrant arts community with some outstanding New Zealand artists. Sisters Star, Aroha and Ra Gossage are well known for their individual talents and unique work, and In this Vivian Podcast Star and Ra talk about what inspires their work in the show, Still No Answer.

Wayne Youle is one of New Zealand’s most exciting artists. Unpredictable. Mischievous. Yet profoundly serious in his intent to confront us with the big questions of what art can be on a fundamental level – by creating it, rather than just theorising about it. His show in the South Gallery, ‘Here I give thanks’ is on the one level a colourful homage to his favourite artists, but also a deeply personal exploration of his family and is role as a father.

Episode 4 - Iain Cheesman & Rainer Beneke by Scott Lawrie Gallery

Rupert’s work traverses a fine line between woodworking, furniture design and sculpture. Toying with our ideas of colonialism and history while exploring what it means to be a New Zealander today, Rupert’s work is also often deeply personal. Here, Rupert talks to us about his work, and the continual tension between form and function in his practice.