The Lucid Arts Project - New Sites

Armand C. Desarzens

2008-01-02T07:59:00Z

Expositions personnelles Galerie Arts et Lettres, Vevey, 1979, 1984, 1992, 1997, 2001 Galerie Ditesheim, Neuchâtel, 1982 Galerie Miedzynarodowej Prasy i Ksàzki, Cracovie (Pologne), 1984 Galerie Edouard Roch, Ballens, 1987, 1990, 2005 Musée Jenisch, Vevey, 1994 Expositions collectives Collection Banque Cantonale Vaudoise, Lausanne et Vevey, 1985, 1991 Musée des Beaux-Arts, Le Locle, 1987, 1992, 2000 Musée Jenisch, Vevey, exposition «Alice Bailly et ses boursiers», 1996 Galerie Pia-Anna Borner, Lucerne, 1998 Galerie L’Estrée, Ropraz, 1996, 2004 Musée gruérien, Bulle, automne 2000 Hôtel de Ville, Yverdon, «Teinté de mots», automne 2001 Bourses et prix Bourse de la Fondation Alice Bailly Prix de la Bibliothèque des Arts, Lausanne 3e prix de la 1re triennale de l’estampe originale de la Ville du Locle (1992) Prix de la Fondation Irène Reymond (1997) Prix de Belles-Lettres (2002) Grand Prix de la Fondation vaudoise pour la culture (2006)

Mica

2007-11-20T07:57:00Z

URL: www.lucidarts.org.nz/mica

After Mica trained and worked in engineering and telecommunications, he made life-changing decisions and has now been involved for over 20 years in the creative industry. He began with theatre technique and performing arts and following that was a process of self-education.

During these 20 years he has created carved objects, jewellery, sculpture, Installations, large scale photography, multimedia pieces and paintings. He is primarily inspired by land/mind-scapes which he endeavours to communicate through selective visual explorations. This enables him to explore deep or playful narratives, mysterious abstractions or simply the beauty he finds in the world around him.

Karen Mitchell

2007-08-16T08:54:00Z

URL: www.lucidarts.org.nz/karenmitchell

Karen specialises in lampwork, the method or process of producing articles made of glass tubes or rods formed or shaped while softened by the flame of a lamp or blast lamp.

William Fairbairn - Entertainer/Composer

2007-06-20T22:15:00Z

URL: www.lucidarts.org.nz/williamfairbairn

I want to be playing until the age of 80..." So are the words from then the 7 year old who was about to record his first CD 'William Alive'.

Now 10 William's passion for music has seen tramatic changes over the last few years with the ongoing help from his piano, jazz and singing teachers. Since 5 years old William has been knocking out interesting tunes far beyond his age; Knight Rider (later revamped as Just Jazz) was one of his first tunes at five, age 6 brought his very popular Bacon & Eggs, along with that award wining composition 'Shark Catching The Rainbow Fish'.

From classicial he soon became aware of jazz and blues, more recently rock and roll, so his diverse in playing almost anything is much to his credit, and for those of us who are following him into the great wide open can listen and enjoy what this young guy can perform in the future.

Nelson Charity Art Auction

2007-05-28T02:31:00Z

URL: www.lucidarts.org.nz/nelsoncharityartauction/

WildTomatoMagazine and Arts Council Nelson have created an art auction with a difference.

Tuesday 5th June from 7pm at Refinery Gallery, 3 Halifax Nelson. RSVP to yvonne@wildtomato.co.nz or register at Refinery Gallery.

Pots of Ponsonby

2007-05-21T09:56:00Z

URL: www.potsofponsonby.org.nz

Pots of Ponsonby Co-operative was created in 1981 as a retail outlet for a group of Auckland potters, enabling them to display their own work, and develop a relationship with “the buying public”.

The group has changed and developed in the years since, with a jeweler being introduced in recent years as well. Current members are: Shelly Cartmell (jeweler), Helen Adams, Simon and Julie Browne(Bali art and crafts), Leonie Clapham, Jan Cockell, Pher Scott, Carly Goffe (jeweler), Renton and Rosie Murray, Barbara Skelton, Margaret Sumich, Teresa Watson, Andrew and Jeannie Van Der Putten, Peter and Jeanette Shearer

The 12 or so members of the co-op manage the shop themselves on a daily roster basis. As well as their own work, there is a diverse range of metal, wood, glass, paua, flaxwork, photographs, and origami brooches from other selected artists, along with an interesting card selection.

The group organises fortnightly window displays, and 2 or 3 exhibitions a year, inviting other potters/artists both local and international to participate.

The shop is open 7 days a week. It is situated at the Three Lamps end of Ponsonby Road. 298 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland.

MJPeters Photography

2007-05-21T09:45:00Z

URL: www.lucidarts.org.nz/mjpphotographs

Hi there, thanks for taking the time to view my works. Fine Art photography is the best way to describe my work...perhaps? From Landscape to Street, Abstract to Portrait. I try to breath -using what my mind sees- a new life into my images.

Amie McCarron

2007-04-17T08:53:00Z

URL: www.lucidarts.org.nz/amiemccarron

Amie McCarron works from her home studio in Petone, Wellington. She won the National Womans Work Art Award in 2006 and has featured in the media. Amie paints because she loves the act of painting itself. She paints intuitively preferring deep rich colours to create pieces that exude warmth and create a sense of calm, serenity and romance. It is important to Amie that her art has a positive quality and brings pleasure to the viewer. Her style shows versatility and has an exploratory feel as she produces contemporary landscapes or pieces incorporating elements of New Zealand nature and figurative works highlighting the beauty of the female form. Amie’s preferred medium is acrylics on handmade high quality handmade stretched canvas frames designed to last. Now a successful exhibiting artist, Amie’s work is held in private collections across New Zealand and the UK and can be found in numerous New Zealand art events and galleries. Amie invites people to visit her personal website www.bluebubble.co.nz and view her full collection of works.

Eco Bag Art

2007-04-17T08:19:00Z

URL: www.lucidarts.org.nz/ecobagart

The Golden Bay Bag Ladies have created an online exhibition of beautifully painted cloth bags as part of their continued commitment to helping making New Zealand plastic shopping bag-free.

The Eco Bag Art project also incorporates a collection of works from “The Green Teens” by artists from Nelson and elsewhere which has recently been on display at the Te Papa Museum in Wellington.

Melanie Maddock

2007-04-01T08:39:00Z

URL: www.lucidarts.org.nz/melaniemaddock

Melanie Maddock is a NZ artist who designs & constructs solid timber & NZ paua framed mirrors by hand in her Lower Hutt home. The designs have been inspired by the colours of NZ paua shell, and Melanie’s love of NZ bush. Melanie tries to incorporate the feel of NZ’s natural beauty in her work, and endeavors to use mostly recycled timber, preferably native. To purchase or commission a piece of your own, contact Melanie with your requirements.

Beatrice Bourhis

2007-01-10T07:46:00Z

URL: www.bebou.co.nz

Beatrice Bourhis Born in Constance, of German & French descent, I lived most of my life in the South of Germany near the Alps, where I grew up inspired by the beauty of nature. The desire to be creative was always a dominant feeling, which I didn’t explore until I visited Barcelona in 1996. Being exposed to the interesting, beautiful and uplifting architecture and mosaic work by Antonio Gaudi sparked off my enthusiasm for my creative path. After extensive travelling, I settled in Golden Bay in 1998. While working part time, I focused my creative thoughts and energy into both, sculptural and functional art. I began with mosaic and ferro cement works. I am mainly self taught. Through a lot of experimenting and constant searching for new ways of combining a variety of materials, I have found a way to express the beauty of my surroundings and life it self. Combining the two ancient pratices of mosaic and glass painting I have developed a way of composing artworks that are unique. I used mosaic as a stepping stone and moved on to a more contemporary level. Combining the mosaic structure with the clear lines of such materials as glass , metal, Perspex gave me more options to create , but I still searched for better ways to express moods, impressions, thoughts and environmental Subjects. Now, my abstract painting style is an integral aspect to my work; primarily colour, line and visual texture are used to express my emotional and cognitive responses to my environment and aspects of my life.

Gaya's Designs

2006-12-20T07:45:00Z

URL: www.gayasdesigns.co.nz

After working for more then 30 years as a qualified nurse in The Netherlands and New Zealand, Gaya is now a full-time artist, making jewellery. Her love for making jewellery started in the Netherlands, where she studied evening courses for several years, working with precious metals. Following an injury Gaya found a new direction, and completed a Mixed Media course in Golden Bay, where she gained new jewellery skills. She was apprenticed to Jane Cassie, artist jeweller, and now works from her own studio overlooking the Parapara estuary in Golden Bay. Gaya gains much of her inspiration from artefacts from her surroundings—the beach, the native trees, flowers and animals. Working in gold, silver, pearls and other materials at hand, she designs unique jewellery with a mixed Dutch-New Zealand flavour especially for you. Possibly the most exciting part of the process for Gaya, besides the joy of making jewellery, is knowing that her creations will be part of someone’s life. Catching glimpses of the pieces being worn gives her an extra buzz.

Glitz Art Glass

2006-12-20T07:43:00Z

URL: www.glitz.co.nz

Lesley McIver is a glass artist living and working in the Nelson region of New Zealand. She makes lamp-worked glass beads from Italian Murano glass which she turns into stunning pieces of jewellery. Only the finest quality materials are used to augment her glass and may include Swarovski crystal, sterling silver New Zealand Paua and pearls. Lesley’s work is influenced by nature and the people she designs it for, and each piece is always designed with the wearer in mind. All aspects of this relationship are explored, from the practical aspects of comfort and usability to fashion and even colour therapy. Her work is all of the highest quality – all the glass beads are kiln annealed and extremely strong, and components are chosen carefully to ensure a lifetime (or many lifetimes) of joy.