Friday, April 23, 2010

Habeas Corpus Collective – T[error] 28th April – 23rd May


Date: Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: Centre of Contemporary Art
Street: 66 Gloucester Street
City/Town: Christchurch, New Zealand

Corban Estate Arts Centre studio artists Donna Sarten and Bernie Harfleet are part of the 'Habeas Corpus Collective' who have a show opening at CoCA in Christchurch on April 27.
The 'Habeas Corpus collective' is committed to making social and political art in order to raise awareness, stimulate thoughtfulness, and act as a catalyst for debate amongst audiences.
Formed in 2007 the collective is made up of four artists - Donna Sarten, Bernie Harfleet, and Jude Nye from New Zealand, and Dusty Rabjohn from United States. In their exhibition at the Centre of Contemporary Art (CoCA), the New Zealand members of the group (Sarten, Harfleet and Nye) focus on aspects of 'T[error]' both locally and globally, from the past and in the present.
Donna Sarten's work reflects on New Zealand's involvement in Wars past, and looks at contemporary conflict, with the American presence in Iraq. Bernie Harfleet looks at the effects on the people and the native flora and fauna by the colonisation of New Zealand, and then reflects on New Zealand's high rate of child mortality through abuse. He also presents work looking at iconic historical images of terror and links them to the iconology of commercialism.
Modern technology has created the mobile phone, something that has now become indispensable in our daily lives. In her work, Jude Nye questions the constructive power of such technology, reflecting on its destructive force as used in acts of torture and terrorism.


Bernie.


‘We know who you are’ Fusion (1) Bernie Harfleet

'Operation Freedom' Donna Sarten

'Support the Troops' Donna Sarten

'Support the Troops' (detail)

'Bears'Bernie Harfleet

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Term 2 - Art Classes open for Enrolment



View the full detail and description of each class on our website.


ASSEMBLAGE WORKSHOP (ALL LEVELS)
• TUTOR: ANDREW TOLHURST

Mondays: 10 May – 21 June | 7pm – 9pm (6 weeks) • Fee: $75 (materials not included – no class on 7th June due to Queens Birthday)

ADVANCE YOUR OWN PRACTICE (INTERMEDIATE - EXPERIENCED)
• TUTOR: ANNE-SOPHIE ADELYS

Tuesdays: 11 May – 29 June | 7pm – 9.30pm (8 weeks) • Fee: $145

LIFE DRAWING AND MIXED MEDIA (ALL LEVELS)
• TUTOR: LOUISE STEVENSON

Wednesdays: 12 May – 16 June | 7pm – 9pm (6 weeks) • Fee: $125 (includes model fee but not materials)

DIRECTIONS IN ABSTRACT PAINTING (BEGINNERS TO INTERMEDIATE)
• TUTOR: JAMES MOORE

Thursdays: 13 May – 17 June | 7pm – 9 pm (6 weeks) • Fee: $75 (materials not included)

TANTALIZING TEAPOTS (ALL LEVELS)
• TUTOR: KAIRAVA GULLATZ

Thursdays: 13 May – 17 June | 7pm – 9 pm (6 weeks) • Fee: $125 (includes materials)

SERIOUS PLAY WITH MIXED MEDIA (ALL LEVELS) • TUTOR: CLAIRE HEY

Saturday 22 – Sunday 23 May | 10am – 4pm • Fee: $90 (some materials included)

MOSAIC GARDEN PROJECT (ALL LEVELS)
• TUTOR: CLAUDIA POND EYLEY

Saturday 22 – Sunday 23 May | 10am – 4pm • Fee: $105 (Includes grout, adhesive and base, tiles can be purchased from the tutor)

CREATIVE EMPOWERMENT WORKSHOP (ALL LEVELS)
• TUTORS: PATTI CLARK AND DEBBIE BROCK

Saturday 29 May | 9am – 3pm • Fee: $25 (includes materials)

DYE AND PRINTING ON SILK WORKSHOP (ALL LEVELS)
• TUTOR: KATIE SMITH

Saturday 12 – Sunday 13 June | 10am – 4pm • Fee: $110 (includes some materials)

TEXTILES FROM THE PACIFIC: SCREEN PRINTING WORKSHOP
• TUTOR: KATIE SMITH

Saturday 19 & Saturday 26 June | 10am – 4pm • Fee: $95 (includes some materials)

Anne-Sophie

Thursday, April 1, 2010

Open Studio Weekend

Last weekend the Corban Estate Arts Centre opened up its rooms to visitors as part of the wider Waitakere Artists Open Studio Weekend.

CEAC’s contribution to this annual event was a ‘cluster’ of studio’s, exhibitions, drop-in art classes, art demonstrations and performances.

Through-out the two days a constant stream of visitors took advantage of the open doors to explore our converted winery spaces, see artists in their studio’s and get a taste of a busy arts centre.

Thanks to all those who contributed and helped during the weekend.
Leah


A few Artists working in their studios on site at CEAC:

Kairava Gullatz [Ceramic Artist]
Neil Miller [Sculptor]
This year the group exhibition ‘Neighbourhood’ became the central hub of the open art centre, providing a showcase of work by the extended CEAC community, including studio artists, tutors, friends and staff.

Andrew Hall, Kris Kell, Anna Korver and Katie Smith ran drop-in art workshops in junk assemblage, natural fibre, stone carving and textile printing.
Tony Brown [Painter]
Peter Lange [Sculptor]
Rene Jansen [Sculptor-Painter]
Anna Korver [Stone Carver]
Bernie Hartfleet [Painter - Mixed media]
Boe Busch [Painter]
Sophie Corban [Painter]
Yi Lang Chen [Painter]
Sarah Alexandre [Painter]
Beth Serjeant [Print Maker]
Ernesto Ovalle [Jewellery]
Ingrid Dubelt [Print Maker]
Andrew Hall [Sculptor]
Kris Kell [Natural Fibre]