I really enjoyed my first '3 Wishes' post, and I got such a good response to it that I'd like to make it a regular feature. If you didn't catch the first one, the concept is that I ask two of my lovely friends to tell me what is top of their wish list. And since I always have a long list of things I'm lusting after, I'll add one of my own. The first wish is from the gorgeous and talented Jane Denton. Jane is a Wellington-based artist who creates the most beautiful works of art predominantly usingwool, for it's natural and textural qualities. Jane has her eye on a stunning painting by Kirra Jamison. "I think this painting is beautiful, timeless, and I adore Kirra's use of colour", Jane says. "The abstract nature of it means that it would appeal to a lot of people and could sit really well in many different spaces." I totally agree, I love Kirra's work.
Lovely Meg McMillan from Tea Pea Design has been coveting a Leanne Culy oar for years. So have I Meg, and they're even more amazing when you see them up close - the detail is exquisite. "It's the nostalgic feel many of them have that I love," Meg shares. "The colours and images from the 1950's New Zealand, they tell a story".
As I mentioned, there are always lots of things on my wish list. And because Jane and Meg both chose awesome works of art, I thought I'd share a piece that I'm absolutely crazy about. Part of the WANDERLUST exhibition at Fenton & Fenton, Emma Gale's mixed media and collage 'Peppa' is so striking!
Artwork is so personal. What kind of art do you love?
Hello Vic! I'm so glad I just stumbled across your site - it's so vibrant and full of colour - love it! And it's funny to red your last post because I've only last week heard about Kirra Jamieson too, and now I can't stop seeing articles on her! I'll definitely be back to this lovely space! X D
Another vote here for the Leanne Culy oars - complete works of art. Art is so subjective and something that my husband and I can very rarely agree on, which is why we have so few items hanging on our walls. At the moment, I am loving vintage poster art along the lines of these: http://www.artretro.co.nz.
I'm sure your husband would love Leanne's oars too, they are so cool. I'll have to check out that website. And make sure you check the blog on Friday when I'll be doing a post on some more great art. x
I'm totally with Meg on this one, would LOVE a Leanne Culy oar!
ReplyDeleteMe too, and the prints of the oars are amazing too x
DeleteOoooh I might just sell my soul for a Leanne Culy oar!
ReplyDeleteThey're so beautiful Meghan, and a really unique work of art x
DeleteHello Vic! I'm so glad I just stumbled across your site - it's so vibrant and full of colour - love it! And it's funny to red your last post because I've only last week heard about Kirra Jamieson too, and now I can't stop seeing articles on her! I'll definitely be back to this lovely space! X D
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by Donna, it's lovely to have you :) Kirra's work is just beautiful, obviously someone is trying to tell you something! x
DeleteAnother vote here for the Leanne Culy oars - complete works of art. Art is so subjective and something that my husband and I can very rarely agree on, which is why we have so few items hanging on our walls. At the moment, I am loving vintage poster art along the lines of these:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.artretro.co.nz.
I'm sure your husband would love Leanne's oars too, they are so cool. I'll have to check out that website. And make sure you check the blog on Friday when I'll be doing a post on some more great art. x
ReplyDeleteThree amazing artists and artworks! Love!! x
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