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Te Atamira’s 'Lyrics and Lines: Celebrating Creative Mark-Making Through Art and Performance
The exhibition, supported by The Arts Foundation’s Queenstown...
The exhibition, supported by The Arts Foundation’s Queenstown donors, features renowned contemporary artists from Australasia, including John Reynolds, Ani O'Neill, Gordon Walters, Veronica Herber, Julian Hooper, and Nyapanyapa Yunupingu.
Among the highlights is a brand-new, site-specific wall painting by Arts Laureate John Reynolds, created live during the pre-opening of the exhibition, offering a rare glimpse into his artistic process. Inspired by, and partnering with, the Chartwell 50th Anniversary Project 2024, the exhibition and performance series reflects Chartwell's commitment to exploring the creative processes of seeing, making, and thinking - essential aspects of us all as human beings.
Beyond the exhibition itself, Lyrics and Lines will host a series of performances and workshops, offering the public a chance to engage with the works on display in new and immersive ways.
Here are some of the must-attend events:
A celebration marking the 50th anniversary of the Chartwell Collection, featuring opening remarks by John Reynolds and a performance by the At the World’s Edge Music Festival.
Visitors can experience the beautifully crafted Chartwell Chair, designed by Queenstown furniture maker Ed Cruikshank, encouraging quiet reflection in the gallery space.
Enjoy a blend of folk and classical music in the Southern Alps as part of this chamber music festival.
Four of New Zealand's top poets, including Tusiata Avia MNZM, Tayi Tibble, Hera Lindsay Bird, and Daren Kamali, will perform their spoken word in response to the exhibition.
Arts Laureate and Ngāi Tahu choreographer Louise Potiki Bryant will perform a stunning solo dance, blending live movement with animation and film.
Learn the delicate techniques of creating intricate patterns using pencil and washi tape.
Explore the art of crocheting in the round alongside Ani O'Neill, directly in front of her work on display.
Director of Te Atamira, Olivia Egerton, emphasized the importance of the exhibition: "Lyrics and Lines celebrates artistic expression and the intricate patterns that influence our world. We are deeply grateful to the donors of The Arts Foundation for bringing such a rich collection of contemporary works to our Queenstown community."
The collaboration with the Chartwell Project highlights the significance of creative experiences in fostering public engagement with contemporary art. As Sue Gardiner, Co-Director of The Chartwell Project, explains, “The public gallery serves as a crucial bridge between artists and the community, helping us explore essential aspects of seeing, making, and thinking.”
Te Atamira warmly welcomes all art enthusiasts and community members to be part of this artistic journey, where creativity meets life’s most meaningful marks. For more information about the exhibition, workshops, or to book tickets, visit https://www.teatamira.nz/events/lyrics-and-lines
