Completed from early 2023 to the present this series of oil paintings includes figurative (isolating examples of political gesture as theatre) and landscape works (focussing upon land exploitation and the imposition of modernist geometries). Connecting the series is an exploration of the idea of asymmetrical power and alienation in the Anthropocene – an ongoing project 

Experience a cornucopia of diverse work across a variety of mediums and practices from current Waiheke Community Art Gallery members.
The 2024 Members Show explores the broad theme of ‘Home’.
Defined as a dwelling or location of culture and origin; home also signifies a sense of place, belonging, relationships, memory, comfort, security, and safety.

'In 2020 and 2021, we were all in Lockdown amidst a world pandemic. For many it was a flame to a touch paper and a big question mark about the near future. For me it had a numbing effect. Ideas for work seemed to vanish, but I need to paint, and I had my studio space in our apartment and most of all, time.' - Susan Garland 

The Walker & Hall Waiheke Art Award 2024 is proudly sponsored by Walker & Hall in association with the Waiheke Community Art Gallery. This is a National Award for two dimensional works in any medium and has a Prize of $10,000 as the Premier Award.
Image: Mike Crawshaw - Last Rites. Premier Prize Winner 2023