MAX PATTÉ Max Patté British-born Max Patté is a multi-media contemporary artist based in Wellington, New Zealand. Since opening his studio in 2014, he has immersed himself in an exploration of the elemental nature of light, space and colour, producing an expansive body of work that includes the wildly popular LED-lit Lightworks, a series of abstracted figurative sculpture, and the beautifully designed Infinity Works. Max’s technical ability to work across multiple disciplines is due to a longstanding connection to the film industry. He cites advances in modern technologies as a constant source of inspiration, and he uses an impressive array in his day-to-day operations. “For years, I was immersed in a world of technical brilliance, working alongside some of the world’s best in their respective fields. This gave me access to cutting edge technologies, digital platforms and pioneering processes, and the latest in 3D scanning, printing and milling technologies. I was surrounded by this every day; it was a simple matter of osmosis.” – Max Patté Max studied at the Wimbledon School of Art in London (1997-2000) and was elected an Associate of the Royal Society of British Sculptors in 2008. His sculpture Solace in the Wind is an iconic and much-loved feature of the Wellington Waterfront. His larger than life cast iron horses The Frolic and the Fancy are part of Sir Michael Hill’s sculpture collection at the exclusive golf club, The Hills, in Arrowtown. Max’s work is also held in collections internationally, including the infamous art collection of The Groucho Club in London’s Soho, and patron of the arts Sir Ian McKellen’s private collection, among others.
Title: Solstice Dimensions: 1618 x 90mm Price: NZD$56,000
Title: Almond Blossom Dimensions: 1618 x 90mm Price: NZD$56,000
CHEREE TE ORANGAROA Cheree DownesDOWNES Cheree Te Orangaroa Downes (Ngati Tūwharetoa, Ngati Hine, Ngati Hikairo, Ngati Tutemohuta) is a local Māori artist from Murihiku, Southland. Her work is crafted using traditional techniques handed down through many generations. Te Orangaroa Downes’ tactile artwork fuses tradition with contemporary art elements; her passion, and the historical and storytelling elements capture the viewer. She was taught to weave over twenty years ago by her family, friends and elders. She weaves flax and flax fibre and combines these with various materials such as metal, glass, animal skins and rustic woods. She has a strong background in the arts, performing arts and education. The artist has been involved in a huge number of cultural shows, galleries and exhibitions across New Zealand and Australia. She has completed several commissions for local marae, government agencies, N.G.O’s, Education providers, businesses and private collectors. Her artwork is held in private and corporate collections nationally and throughout the world. Her art primarily tells stories of how Māori identify and interact with the environment, with particularly strong connections to her home in Southland. “When I make my art, I often think about our elders who are not here anymore,” she says. “I love that people can relate and connect to this in their own way. They can find themselves in it, the colours, shapes or the whole piece may relate to them, their family or their lives as a whole.”
Title: Haurahi hou Dimensions: 1450 x 750mm Price: NZD$7,733
Title: Pake kanga Dimensions: 1240 x 720mm Price: NZD$6,600
James Robinson JAMES ROBINSON James Robinson, a versatile mixed media artist, finds deep inspiration in the rich tapestry of landscapes that surround him. Originally from Christchurch and currently making his home in Port Chalmers, Dunedin, Robinson boasts a strong artistic education, having successfully earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the prestigious Otago School of Fine Arts. Robinson’s artistic endeavours have graced galleries globally, blurring the lines between personal and universal. Noteworthy accolades include the 2007 Wallace Art residency in New York and a dual residency at McCahon House Titirangi and Tylee Cottage, Whanganui, in 2008. In 2019, Robinson clinched the People’s Choice award at Wellington’s Parkin Award with ”In and Out.” a monumental piece from his Pyramid series. His creations brim with urgency, honesty, and directness, with his drawings serving as poignant introspections into his psyche. James Robinson’s artistic journey is a testament to his transformative power of creativity and experimentation. His visual language constantly evolves, adapts, crosses boundaries and speaks volumes, and inviting viewers to partake in a rich tapestry of emotion, reflection, and innovation. ”For me...making symbolic surfaces that hark to memory of ancient being The interconnection of our lifes in the bigger nervous system of the planet, gives me a meaning beyond culture. Theres something shamanic. Playful, powerfull and otherworldly im attempting to communicate with A beast on the otherside...inside
Title: Where Gods Live Dimensions: 1250 x 1500mm Price: NZD$6,600
Melanie Richardson MELANIE RICHARDSON Melanie Richardson’s award-winning feather works are inspired by the artist’s mixed cultural heritage and are designed to stimulate contemporary debates about who we are and where we come from. Richardson is of Māori, English and Scottish heritage. She studied at the Elam Fine Art School, but taught herself how to create the distinctive feather works for which she is now well-known. Her art career has been colourful and varied, including a stint in the in the New Zealand film and television industry, working on TVNZ’s television programme ’What Now?’. Her first feather work was in 1997, in the form of a cloak for a character in a film script she had written. Richardson plays with landscape, colour and texture; hand weaving and stitching the feathers into a unique piece of art which showcases the natural beauty of the feathers. Her techniques have earned her awards such as the Wool and Fibre Norsewear Art Award (2000), the North Shore City Art Award (2004) and the Taranaki National Art Award (Fibre Art, 2015), among many other accolades from the New Zealand art scene. She has also held solo and group exhibitions across the country. “My aim is to preserve the beauty and utilise the aesthetic potential of the feathers to express concepts that reflect New Zealand, enhance our environment and show respect for Māori culture and traditions,” says Richardson. The feathers are responsibly sourced and collected in an ethical manner from birds which are unprotected in New Zealand or from seasonal game birds. She also uses store brought feathers and feathers from birds that are domesticated or farmed and are not deemed to be wildlife in New Zealand.
Title: Manu Tukutuku - Rima (Kite 5) Dimensions: 1032 x 875mm Price: NZD$9,500
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