Ruth Cleland | Idyll
Recent work from the series "Island" by RUTH CLELAND is included in the exhibition "Idyll" at the Franklin Arts Centre. Curated by Matt Blomeley the exhibition is a visual critique and exploration of the lost paradise that was New Zealand and features works from 10 leading contemporary artists - Mark Adams, Ruth Cleland, Garry Currin, Warwick Freeman, Adrian Jackman, Allan McDonald, Roger Mortimer, Johanna Pegler, Joe Sheehan and Clinton Watkins.
Spanning a range of contemporary visual art disciplines including, painting, video, photography, and sculptural objects, 'Idyll' charts a once pure landscape that has been savoured, mined, farmed, lamented.
Floor talk Saturday 16 November 11am: A floor talk at New Zealand Steel Gallery with curator, Matt Blomeley about the works featured in 'Idyll'.
Franklin Arts Centre is situated at 12 Massey Ave, Pukekohe. Opening hours are Monday-Friday, 9:30am – 4:30pm and Saturday 9:30am – 2:30pm. Phone (09) 238 8899. www.facebook.com/The.New.Zealand.Steel.Gallery
To enquire about works by RUTH CLELAND: info@melanierogergallery.com
