Now Showing
Interiors
Susan Dryden & Rose McLeod
Opening: April 14, 2021
Viewing: April 14, 2021 until April 24, 2021
An exploration seeking clarity in the midst of chaos and complexity using paint and colour.
Homes for Servicemen
Patrick Mckenna
Opening: April 14, 2021
Viewing: April 14, 2021 until April 24, 2021
A curated selection of high quality reproduction prints of Architectural Drawings & Plans from the 1948 Rehabilitation Housing Plan Service (Expandable Housing or State Housing)
The original plans have been a recent and topical discovery made by Local Business man Patrick Mckenna of ‘Patrick’s Bookstore’
With thanks, we acknowledge sponsorship by Harcourts Whanganui to make this exhibition come to life.
Getting Closer
Sarah McDowell
Opening: April 14, 2021
Viewing: April 14, 2021 until April 24, 2021
A tenderness toward unpredictable encounters represented in drawing, painting and sculpture.
Coming Soon
A Different Perspective
Fiona Goulding
Opening: April 28 5:30 pm
Viewing: April 28, 2021 until May 8, 2021
Animals are part of our everyday lives, whether we are aware of them or not. They form relationships with each other and with us, yet as people our choices have the power to shape their existence.
274 Days Til Summer
Antonia O'Mahony
Opening: April 28 5:30 pm
Viewing: April 28, 2021 until May 8, 2021
Day to day tasks, nothing changes. Wild berries ripen, everything changes.
Floating hours and ghost days
Alice Fennessy
Opening: April 28 5:30 pm
Viewing: April 28, 2021 until May 8, 2021
This series of drawings contemplates the elastic qualities of time spent alone at home, while casting light on the dualities of softness and crushing tedium, confining restriction and nurturing safety that domestic spaces present.
Past Exhibitions
Stockroom Showcase – Mike Marsh, Patrick Cush, David Traub, Mark Rayner
July 2019
Join us to celebrate the successful launch of Stockroom and view the 40 works we represent (so far) exhibition style in Galleries 1 & 2; with Mark Rayner’s profile being launched in tandem with this exhibition.
Chasing the Light – Di Pottinger
August 2019
The beauty of our natural surrounds and all they have to offer forms a series of photographic work inspired by the book Selling the Dream, that celebrates New Zealand Tourism posters and postcards before the 1960s.
Fire & Five – Andrea Du Chatenier, Ben Davis, David Traub, Aaron Scythe, Alice McDonald, Airini Beautrais, Philip Stokes, Perry Davies, Tia Ranginui & Elaine Mayer
August 2019
Fire & Five is a group exhibition that celebrates 5 years of embracing Winter to fundraise for the Women’s Network Whanganui with the Winter Wonderfest Programme.
Drawn from the Dark – Sandra Morris
August 2019
Sandra worked in mezzotint for many years which led her to drawing with charcoal and an eraser. The principle is the same- drawing light out of darkness.
WINTER WONDERFEST –
August 2019
A collaborative event between Space Studio & Gallery and the Women’s Network Whanganui. We are stoked to facilitate & host a myriad of fun & informative Winter events to raise funds for the empowerment and support of women in our community.
Vase Visage – Ivan Vostinar
August 2019
A melange of sculptural vases synthesising practicality, aesthetics and originality.
IDENTITY – Anthony Davies
August 2019
A Solo Exhibition
Barking Mad – Mark Rayner & Paul Rayner
July 2019
An exhibition of new and reworked paintings ceramics and mixed media pieces by Mark Rayner and Paul Rayner.
Social Gravy 2 – Jennifer Kenny
July 2019
Paintings of Māori stylised figures portraying cultural abstract beauty in true form.
Dialogue – Michelle Colson
May 2019
Capturing the interplay between gloss and matt, the edge, metallics and golds with mesmerising details revealing themselves over time.
Beneath – Laura Papple
July 2019
: Underneath so as to be hidden, covered or protected.
A series of mixed media work on paper, board and canvas.
Currently – Jenn Dickie, Jill Stegmann, Fiona McGowan, Katherine Claypole, Sophie Klerk, Lindsay Marsh, Catherine Macdonald & Felicity Priest
July 2019
A meeting point for eight artists to pause, take stock and share their most recent practice.
Sound Session: Terry Sarten & John Scudder –
June 2019
‘Even Angels get the Blues’ is the title for the show on June 29th featuring songs and stories by guitarist/ songsmith and writer Terry Sarten. He will be accompanied by John Scudder on double bass.
Into the Blue – Sophie Klerk & Katherine Claypole
May 2019
A collaborative exhibition by Sophie Klerk and Katherine Claypole exploring the blue at the far edge of what can be seen…
Being Known – Jana Branca
May 2019
– a series of portraits exploring the beautiful, intricate and finite nature of humanity as we seek to understand and be understood.
I Sing the Body Electric – Catherine Macdonald & Michael Haggie
March 2019
An exhibition by Michael Haggie and Catherine Macdonald celebrating the classical art of life drawing.
the dark matters – MB Stoneman
May 2019
A new series of figurative monoprints; solo familiars connected to nature.
HOME BASE – Ruby Duncan
May 2019
Having lived in a variety of cultures and conditions, I have learnt the importance of having a place to call home; my work is made in my home for yours.
Risk Fate – Glen Hutchins
March 2019
Glen’s new work explores the medium of paint and the act or painting through the ideas of order, structure, repetition, risk, chance and chaos.
Tenderness – Fleur Wickes
March 2019
An artist’s photographic and symbolic exploration of gentleness, kindness, and affection, as well as sensitivity to pain.