Our Patch – Matakana: Arts corner

Matakana has no shortage of creative and enterprising people, including Garry Currin who is known for his large, atmospheric landscapes that aren’t literal places.

Garry moved to a home studio on the Takatu Peninsula in 2003, looking for a quiet place out of the city to work.

“I was attracted to the solitude and the elemental spaces around the local coastline. My images are inspired by the idea of a changing ecology and the human impact on the fragile balance of nature between man and this earth.”

Garry’s work is exhibited throughout NZ and is currently on show at The Vivian.

Gallery spaces include Small Works, Art Matakana, The Vivian, A Fine Line Gallery, Piece Gallery and Morris & James.