CUBISM: A revolutionary style of painting pioneered by Picasso and Braque at the beginning of the twentieth century. Cubism sees single point linear perspective give way to multiple viewpoints within the picture plane and subject matter reduced to geometric shapes, cubes and facets.
Artists have long been inspired to capture the beauty of our land, so endowed with geographical contrast. In this exhibition it is refreshing to see the New Zealand landscape painted from a cubist perspective whilst retaining the essence of the unique subject matter. These works are adventures for the eyes. Land, sea, sky, shape, pattern and texture. Paintings rendered as tapestries of colour and prisms of light.
This collection boldly embraces the sharp light and multifaceted landforms of Aotearoa with modernity, clarity and courage. Invited artists combine their talents in a cubist tour de force, creating an exhibition of originality and innovation. It is with pleasure that we commence our 50th year in Parnell with this Cubist 4 Exhibition.
Frances Davies - Director
202 Parnell Road Parnell Auckland New Zealand | +64 9 366 6045 | fran@artcntr.co.nz | www.internationalartcentre.co.nz
Arriving At Medlands II, Great Barrier Island | Oil on board | 65 x 135 cm | $14,000
Dahlberg re-visits a favoured destination, Medlands Beach on Great Barrier Island. This time he brings a refreshingly cubist perspective to the subject. These latest works by Dahlberg resound with a new energy, a cubist energy, embracing the spectacular natural beauty of our land.
The South Island’s Cardrona Valley lies on the Crown Range Road, a steep, mountainous route between Queenstown and Wanaka. During the late 1800’s the village of Cardrona was at the centre of the region’s gold mining industry. Today, home to two of Wanaka’s popular ski fields the Cardrona Valley is a skiing and snowboarding mecca.
