June 13, 2010
· Filed under Art, Grey Lynn 2030 Week, Local Artists
It is proposed that for Grey Lynn 2030 week next year, the streets be transformed into the site of an art exhibition.
I Heart Grey Lynn
This new initiative would see local artists creating original artworks in the windows of shops across the suburb. It is envisaged that this showcase of
site-specific artwork would include both emerging and established artists, and would help establish Grey Lynn as Auckland’s creative centre.
The Exhibitions
Each shop would be teamed with an artist who would be responsible for
curating a show of their work, then returning the space to its original condition.
Publicity
A viral marketing campaign of ‘clean’ graffiti (using a water-blaster to wash our message onto pavements) will be combined with PR through Grey Lynn 2030 networks to draw attention to the event.
Expressions of Interest
I am asking for expressions of interest from shop owners to assess the viability of the project. If this is something you would like to be involved in,
please let me know.
Isla Osborne
For more information, please contact Isla Osborne on 021 027 22005,
or at isla.osborne@gmail.com
www.isla.co.nz
UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS
New Zealand Jewellery Show
1-4 July, 2010
Sky City, Auckland
Sphere
6-25 July, 2010
The Lakehouse Gallery, Takapuna, Auckland
March 23, 2010
· Filed under Community, Grey Lynn 2030 Week, Local Artists
Art Studios Tour
The tour of artist studios was an absolute
delight today with the artists involved generously inviting us into their work places to see firsthand an impressive range of creative styles with the opportunity to ask questions and interact with the artists.
The morning tour took us to visit Jude Graveson’s 
studio where she creates membrane sculpture using animal gut, Annette Isbey, oil painter who has a huge studio set in lush gardens overlooking the zoo and to long established Westmere artists 
Louise Rive and Chuck Joseph studio/shop Edge City (Old Mill Road). The tour finished at Karl Maughan’s studio tucked away in Grey Lynn.
The afternoon tour provided an opportunity to see glass artists Garry Nash and Peter Viesnik at 
work as well as a visit to Karen Chan and Roland Andreassend who gave a personal tour of their contemporary object designs at their studio on Rose Road.
The tour provided a fabulous opportunity to experience just how many creative people there are in our community at places we don’t usually get a chance to visit. The tours were also perfectly suited to cycling between the studios.
The tour is going to be repeated on Thursday. You can choose to do either morning or afternoon tours or both for a total artistic immersion, with time for lunch in between. You can see more photos from the tour here.
Art Studios Tour: Thursday 25 March
Morning Tour: 9.30 -11.50am (meet outside Harvest Wholefoods at 9.25am) Visiting Jude Graveson, Annette Isbey, Louise Rive & Chuck Joseph and Karl Maughan
Afternoon Tour: 12.30 -2.50pm (meet outside Il Forno, 55 MacKelvie Street at 12.25pm) Visiting Peter Viesnik, Karen Chan & Ronald Andreassend, and Garry Nash
Space is limited so please contact tour Leader Jan-Claire Hughes to confirm your attendance
email: janclaire.hughes@gmail.com or mobile 021 1055 295
Tour transport: A leisurely bike ride or for those who don’t cycle car pooling will be arranged. Koha to driver to cover car pool costs.
UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS
