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Hakaru Hall is once again the venue for a bold and vibrant exhibition, as resident artist Phillipa Reeve returns with her second fundraiser pop-up art show, Diary of a Working Artist.
The exhibition showcases 40 abstract paintings that reflect Reeve’s creative inquiry into “pondering life issues” over the last 12 months.
“My work is in response to things like hopes I‘ve been kindling, possibilities I‘ve been playing with, edges I’ve been exploring and openings of wonder I‘ve been experiencing,” she says. “They’re playful and full of vitality. A celebration of living.”
The artwork is categorised into three groups – If Not Now, When? – a call to awaken our creative power; Stretching Time with Words – a dance between language and emotion; and Bloom & Vase – a meditation on growth, containment and beauty.
Over the past year, Reeve has also reflected deeply on the challenges many people are facing and holds great admiration for the vital work of Te Whai Community Trust.
“They offer more than just well-being support,” she says. “They help people of all ages thrive in Mangawhai.”
In recognition of their commitment, Reeve is donating 10% of all artwork sales from the exhibition to support Te Whai’s ongoing work in the community.
Diary of a Working Artist is on October 25 from 10am – 3.30pm.
