Current Exhibition

All That Glitters

All That Glitters

Anna Gibbs, Anna Stichbury, Philip Beadle, Rae West & Keith Grinter
26 Nov – 20 Dec 2022

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Four enchantingly whimsical new wall-hung masks ha

Four enchantingly whimsical new wall-hung masks have arrived from the talent that is Debra Powell, aka @little_betty_nz. We’re not getting too attached as these lovely ceramic sculptures are highly, I repeat, highly sought-after 🔥.

A bit about Debra;

Working out of her studio in the Waikato hamlet of Te Pahu, Debra has been making and exhibiting her clay work since the 1990s and was involved in setting up the Artist Collectives ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ and ‘LEFT Maker’s Collective’.

For a time she wandered off into the world of academia, emerging with degrees in New Zealand history and a doctorate in crime history and homicide studies. This sparked a deep fascination with narrative and the significance of stories in the way we experience and make sense of the things around us.

Like so many of the characters populating Debra’s research, she came to appreciate a good alias. When ‘Dr Homicide’ eventually found her way back to the gentle art of clay squishing, she returned to the pottery studio as ‘Little Betty’.

Debra’s creative work continues along the narrative theme, though the stories she tells are of the small, everyday variety. They most often explore relationships between people and nature, playing with convention and infusing the result with a gentle humour.

Pictured;

Garden mask - $200
Grey Cat mask - $200
Small mask with crown - $95
Large mask Two Cats - $246

Available right now ✨

Anna Stichbury’s work for ‘All That Glitters’ is packing such a punch in our exhibition space. Alluring, dynamic florals with lush texture and rich hues - they draw you right in for a closer look. Meeting the brief and then some with gorgeous gold leaf, there are works here for every budget and - can we just say - art is such an original gifting option!

BLOOMIN WILD
Acrylic, gold leaf and resin on canvas
550 x 750mm framed
$1,350

POCKET POSY PINK
Acrylic and resin
200mm
$450

POCKET POSY PEACH
Acrylic and resin
200mm
$450

NIGHT POSY
Acrylic and resin on board
400mm
$850

We are beyond delighted to be stocking these beaut

We are beyond delighted to be stocking these beautiful handmade muka tassel earrings by multidisciplinary Māori artist, Alice Spittle.

Hand woven with muka fibre, extracted from Aotearoa / New Zealand harakake, each pair of earrings is crafted using traditional techniques and dyed using natural plant dyes.

Beautiful pieces that we feel privileged to have in our Gallery! Ngā mihi Alice.

$69 each, available instore right now ✨

A selection of Philip Beadle figurative nude works

A selection of Philip Beadle figurative nude works are currently on show in ‘All That Glitters’. Ink and graphite forms are given touches of shadow and highlight via a masterful wash of watercolour. Elegantly refined, these graceful pieces are beautifully framed, and accessibly priced. What’s not to love?!

Ink, graphite + watercolour nudes
Priced from $750-$950, dimensions + further detail via link in bio.

‘All That Glitters’
Nov 26 - Dec 20

A turn about the room for ‘All That Glitters’

A turn about the room for ‘All That Glitters’ - our current show featuring artwork by Anna Stichbury, Anna Gibbs, Keith Grinter, Rae West and Philip Beadle. So many beautiful pieces, unified via the use of golden tones throughout. As usual the video and photos do not do the work justice, this is a vibrant, dazzler of an exhibition, well worth a visit.

‘All That Glitters’
Nov 26 - Dec 20 (finishing just in time for Christmas gifting magic!)

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‘All That Glitters’ officially opens today at

‘All That Glitters’ officially opens today at 11am!

There’s a plethora of beautiful work on show from five artists, each with their own distinct style, collectively unified through the inclusion of golden tones through-out their work. Ink and resin 'kisses' by Rae West are complimented by Anna Stichbury's dynamic abstract florals, Philip Beadle's graceful ink and watercolour nudes reflect hues found in Anna Gibbs' exquisitely detailed oil and gold leaf paintings, finally Keith Grinter's beautifully formed glass vessels employ just the right amount of bling.

There is so much to enjoy here, and might we add, some exceptional gifting options with Christmas just around the corner.

Join us to celebrate with some lovely food and beverages, meet the artists and peruse the art - see you soon!

We are delighted to welcome the talented Anna Gibb

We are delighted to welcome the talented Anna Gibbs to the Little River Gallery, making her exhibiting debut in our upcoming group show ‘All That Glitters’.

UK born, Anna is garnering quite the impressive following both here and abroad. While in England she developed her artistic style working and attending classes under world-renowned tutors at the prestigious Ruskin School of Art. Now a resident of Le Bons Bay, Banks Peninsula, Anna’s practice has been further refined under the guidance of Judy Curnow, a protégé of globally acclaimed artist, (the late) Tim Wilson.

Anna’s art is inspired by her daily observations of the interaction between native flora and fauna on her rural lifestyle block. Capturing the natural beauty and character of this is integral to her work. She is deliberate with her composition and, while her work is detailed, she describes her subject with neither abstraction nor absolute realism. Preferring instead to play with colour, form and light to highlight the character of the individual subjects and create a powerful yet delicate aesthetic.

Anna’s four paintings for ‘All That Glitters’ are resplendent with layers of 24ct gold leaf, sumptuous oils and the luminosity and depth rendered via glazing techniques. In Anna’s words, ‘though I enjoy pieces that provoke intellectual stimulation, this is secondary to the primary purpose of a work. It must make you feel something’. Anna’s pieces are designed to evoke an instinctive sense of beauty, and we suspect viewers of her paintings will find the presence of beauty clearly evident in these highly captivating works.

‘All That Glitters’ officially opens Saturday 26th November at 11am. Our presale for the show is now live, for inquiries contact us at 03 325 1944 / info@littlerivergallery.com.
Artwork details via link in bio.

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An assortment of luscious kisses for your viewing

An assortment of luscious kisses for your viewing pleasure, courtesy of the fantastic Rae West. Installed intentionally randomly, the playful asymmetry works beautifully with Rae’s spectacular hues and glowing gold highlights.
On show in our upcoming group exhibition ‘All That Glitters’ - we officially open Saturday 26th at 11am, with presales from 1pm tomorrow. ✨

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