The Crossing - group exhibition
January 30  - April 13, 2024

 Crossing geographic locations, crossing oceans, crossing intersections of culture. This latest exhibition covers broad territory, bringing artists together from Aotearoa/New Zealand, Australia, United States of America, the Philippines, Scotland and Italy. Traditionally, to combat geographic isolation, many New Zealand artists would make the pilgrimage to Europe to experience history-book art and architecture first-hand. 

With the growing influence of American contemporary art, film and music, many New Zealand artists are now drawn to the United States. However, for the majority of Americans, experiencing the creative output of Aotearoa/New Zealand continues to be mysterious and distant. Isolation is a state of mind, and these works from various places around the world show related aesthetic and conceptual sensibilities, whether it be text, image, symbol or form. 

Weaving through the 30 works in this exhibition are snaking lines and partially submerged messages. Similar to a group virtual reality game, there are opportunities for discovery and connection. The destination may be unknown, but when it comes down to it, it’s all about the collective journey.

The exhibition includes artworks by Gerald Barnett, Anthony Behrens, Giorgio de Chirico, Craig Collier, Matthew Couper, Alan Davie, Mark Dutcher, Tony Fitzpatrick, Philip Guston, Peter Ireland, Nikolai Kokx, Tony de Lautour, Warwick McLeod,  Stephen Parkes, Sam Penaso, JK Russ, Dan Sidlow, Chloe Smith and Jevijoe Vitug



Matthew Couper, Grey Scale, 2023, oil on glass, 14” x 11”
Gerald Barnett, Untitled (Heads), 1998, ink on paper, 18” x 17.5” (framed)
Philip Guston, In Memory of My Feelings, 1967, lithograph, 25” x 21” (framed)
Alan Davie, Untitled (One Cent Life), 1964, color lithograph, 1200/2000, 18.5” x 25” (framed)
Jevijoe Vitug, Mr. Heineken Head and the Weed Rubber Tire Pot, 2011, Oil on canvas, 20” x 16”
Matthew Couper, The Graduate, 1999, oil on canvas, 16” x 20”
Sam Penaso, Alpha Numeric II, 2014, Acrylic on paper, 14” x 12”
Warwick McLeod, Dafydd’s Tail, 1996, oil on panel, 18” x 20”
Tony Fitzpatrick, The Back of the Yards, 1999, etching, ed.8/20, 22.5” x 19” (framed)
Nikolai Kokx, Wade, 2002, silver gelatin photograph, 18” x 18” (framed)
Craig Collier, Egyptian Odyssey, 2001, oil on board, 20.5” x 20.5” (framed)
Matthew Couper, Anger and Aggression, 1998, oil on canvas, 19.5” x 23” (framed)
Stephen Parkes, Untitled (Tattooed Arm), 2000, C-type photograph, 20” x 24.5” (framed)
Matthew Couper, Well Held, 1997, oil and acrylic on panel, 22” x 15”
Peter Ireland, Survivor Sampler (Lest We Forget), 2001, oil on paper, 19.5” x 19.5” (framed)
JK Russ, The Gift, 2015, mixed media on board, 29” x 41” (framed)
Dan Sidlow, Untitled, c. 2009, oil on canvas, 20” x 24”
Matthew Couper, Circled Smoke, 2021, Oil on panel, 20” x 18”
Chloe Smith, Asparagus, 2023, Stitched felt, 9.5” x 0.5” diameter
Matthew Couper, Pairs, 2023, oil on canvas, 90' x 66'
Matthew Couper, Submerged Rock Art, 2022, gouache on paper, 11.5” x 9” (framed)
Giorgio de Chirico, Manichino, 1964, 7-color lithograph, ed. 47/120, 26”x 20.5” (framed)
Tony de Lautour, Untitled (#101), 2000, acrylic on board, 18” x 14” (framed)
Matthew Couper, Whinge Moan Complain, 1998, oil on three canvases, 47” x 23”
JK Russ, The Rose Painter, 2017, collage on board, 21”x 17” (framed)
Anthony Behrens, Cog 1, 2002, acrylic on wood, 10” x 10” x 3.5”
Alan Davie, Untitled (One Cent Life), 1964, 4-color lithograph, ed. 1200/2000, 25” x 20” (framed)
Mark Dutcher, Sunnylands, 2012, oil and gesso on canvas, 25” x 31.5”
Matthew Couper, Lined Pin, 2023, oil on canvas, 12” x 16”
Matthew Couper, Mainland, 1998, oil on canvas, 12” x 15”
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