Let art banish the winter blues

In the gloom of an Auckland winter, Titirangi’s War Memorial Hall will become a bright haven of colour when Titirangi Painters holds its annual Winter Exhibition later this month.

The exhibition, which will showcase the work of more than 30 artists, returns to its traditional August dates after being postponed until December last year because of the Covid-19 lockdown. The popular show will run on Saturday and Sunday, August 21 and 22, and has been a fixture of the West Auckland art world for almost three decades. Members paint in a variety of styles, ranging from traditional landscapes and flower paintings through hyper-realist and contemporary approaches, to hard-edged minimal abstracts. Media used include oil, acrylic and water colours.

Artists showing work this year include multi awardwinner Sharon Mann, Robin Mansfield, Lynette McKinstrie, Vera Limmer, Val Enger, Irina Velman, Ann Palmer, Shirley Beveridge, Monique Endt, Tania Sunde, Guy Clifford, Florence Rakich, and many others. Almost all paintings are for sale.

As well as the general show, members will compete in the Reflections of the West section which showcases works with a West Auckland flavour. It’s a soughtafter award and the winning work is selected by an independent judge.

Another award is the people’s choice which is voted for by visitors to the exhibition.

This year the show will include a section for unframed, small works on paper which proved to be very popular with show visitors when it was trialled last year.

Several artists, including Monique Endt, Victoria McNaughton, and Akemi Nakamura, will demonstrate how they paint and draw, giving show visitors an insight into the creative process and painting techniques.

“People looking for a dash of colour and vibrancy and a welcoming and friendly atmosphere will find it in the 2021 Titirangi Painters’ Winter Exhibition,” says club President, Mike Stock. “We look forward to welcoming the people of West Auckland again.”

The Titirangi Painters’ Winter Exhibition is in the Titirangi War Memorial Hall in South Titirangi Road on August 21 and 22. Doors open at 10am and the show closes at 4.30pm on both days. Admission is free.

Works by new members Guy Clifford (left) and Christine Watling will be on display at Titirangi Painters’ Winter Exhibition.

Titirangi

PAINTERS

29th ANNUAL Art Exhibition

OVER 30 ARTISTS

PLUS PAINTING DEMONSTRATIONS

Last years Public Choice Photo - Painter Sharon Mann - Watercolour “Our Kereru”

Over 30 Artists showing paintings in watercolour, acrylic, pastel and oils. Artists available to talk about paintings. Paintings priced for sale.

Sponsored by

Titirangi Painters Acknowledge the support of our Sponsors

(FRAMES) by Daniel

FLORAL EVENTS

By Design

TITIRANGI WAR MEMORIAL HALL TITIRANGI

South Titirangi Rd Titirangi Library

Sat/Sun 21-22nd August

10am - 4.30pm

FREE ADMISSION

FLORAL EVENTS By Design

[FRAMES] by Daniel

Event organisers:

Do you have an upcoming event you’d like listed in The Fringe? Send the details, including a contact person and number, to info@ fringemedia.co.nz.

Readers:

While we take care to ensure listings are correct, errors may occur. Check with the contact person wherever possible.

w – August 8, 50 Reasons, a group exhibition; Upstairs Gallery, Lopdell House, 418 Titirangi Road. 817 4278. w – August 29, She wants to go to her bedroom but she can’t be bothered, an ambitious retrospective exhibition looking at LIsa Walker’s 30-year career as a pioneer of contemporary jewellery. The exhibition spans two floors, accommodating over 250 pieces; Te Uru, 420 Titirangi Road. PHone 817 8070. w – September 12, Party in Piha – an exhibition of photographs by 97-year-old Titirangi photographer, Arne Loot, documenting the legendary full-moon beach parties that took place in Piha in the 1960s; Te Uru, 420 Titirangi Road. Phone 817 8070 w – September 12, Māori moving image ki Te Uru, an exhibition of Māori artists working in moving image to portray the resilience and continuation of mātauranga Māori; Te Uru, 420 Titirangi Road. Phone 817 8070. w – September 12, Thought-Forms – a suite of tactile, woollen works by multidisciplinary artist Paula Friis; Corban Estate Arts Centre, 2 Mount Lebanon Lane, Henderson. Phone 838 4455. www. ceac.org. nz. w – September 12, What we do with our hands – works by Elijah Kennar and Joshua Faleatua, Lola Greeno, Andy Snelgar and the Corban Estate Weaving Circle, curated by Shari Lett; Corban Estate Arts Centre, 2 Mount Lebanon Lane, Henderson. Phone 838 4455. www. ceac.org.nz. w – 19 September, The moon was talking. West Auckland photographer Edith Amituanai MNZM presents a series of portraits made in collaboration with Year 11 art students at Kelston Girls College; Te Uru, 420 Titirangi Road. Phone 817 8070.

august

w 1, Pony Rides, Huia Road Horse Club; 436B Huia Road, Laingholm; 3-4pm; $5 per child per ride. Phone 027 499 1732. w 10, West Auckland Historical Society Family History Group meeting; Henderson Central Library West Auckland Research Centre; 10-11.30am. Phone 832 5098, 021 618 434 or email gary@snofam. co.nz. w 11, Waitakere Grey Power Association General Meeting with guest speaker Councillor Greg Sayers; Waimauku RSA, State Highway 16; 3pm. Phone 838 5207 for further information. w 13, Ladies’ Probus Club, fellowship, fun, speakers, and a monthly day trip; St John’s Hall, Te Atatū South; 9.45am-Noon. Phone Betty 09 832 0484. w 13, West Auckland Men’s Rebus Club, guest speaker and morning tea; Friendship Hall, 3063 Great North Road, New Lynn; 10am-12noon. Phone 820 2234. w 14, Native Plant Sale. A range of native plants grown from ecosourced seed are ready to be planted; EcoMatters, 1 Olympic Place, New Lynn; 10am-12pm. Phone 826 4276 w 14, Going West Festival Gala Night; Glen Eden Playhouse Theatre, Glendale Road, Glen Eden; 7-10pm. Tickets from iTicket. co.nz. www.goingwest.co.nz. w 14, Titirangi Folk Music Club presents Adam McGrath, floor singers in the first half; Titirangi Beach Hall, bottom of Titirangi Beach Road; 8pm; $12, $8 for members, under 18 free. www. titirangilivemusic.co.nz or text Cathy on 021 207 7289. w 16, Henderson Falls Combined Friendship Club: fun, friendship and fellowship, with monthly speakers and frequent outings; Henderson Bowling Club, 2/20 Alderman Drive, Henderson; 10am-noon. Contact Fern 416 0004 or 027 472 0378. w 17, SeniorNet West Auckland, speaker, morning tea and chatting about computers; RSA Henderson, Poppy Restaurant, 66-70 Railside Avenue, Henderson; 10am. Phone June 021 179 3635. w 19, Waitākere Forest & Bird Lecture: Adam Weller, sustainability manager of a large company asks How can you use carbon footprinting to combat climate emergency?; Kelston Community Centre, corner Awaroa and Great North Roads; 7.30pm; Koha appreciated. Phone Liz 027 476 2732 or email lizanstey@hotmail.com. w 20, Stories from the Valley, films and animations sharing the history of Oratia; Oratia School Hall, West Coast Road; 7.30pm; Koha. Email janinem@oratia.school.nz for information and bookings. w 21 and 22, Titirangi Painters’ Winter Exhibition; Titirangi War Memorial Hall, 500 South Titirangi Road; 10am-4.30pm; Free. w 22, Flicks Across the Water – live music and movie on Waiheke. Music teachers and pupils perform a short concert before a screening of the award-winning Making the Grade (PG, 87 mins). Irish wit, the charm of children and the passion of piano teachers; Concert at Whittaker’s Musical Museum, Waiheke, 4pm and film at Waiheke Island Community Cinema, 5pm; Gold Card Special – free train, ferry and bus to the venue, $20 adult, $10 Student. Bookings at www. musicalmuseum.org or e-mail info@musicalmuseum.org. w 24, Titirangi U3A – meet interesting people 60-years and older; West Lynn Garden, 73 Parker Avenue, New Lynn; 1.30pm. Contact 818 8809, 027 699 5480 or heathertanguay@slingshot.co.nz. w 27, Glen Eden Combined Probus Club: company and fellowship, interesting speakers, morning tea and monthly outings; Ceramco Park Function Centre, 120 Glendale Road, Kaurilands; 9.45am. Phone Brian Holt 838 5857. w 27, Titirangi Folk Music Club presents Friday Folk, an informal gathering of musicians and singers; Titirangi Beach Hall, bottom of Titirangi Beach Road; 8pm; $5. www.titirangilivemusic.co.nz or text Cathy on 021 207 7289.

Yamaha MCR-N470 Mini HiFi System

CD / FM / WiFi / Bluetooth / MusicCast – $999

Anne Maree Gardens, Rest Home & Hospital

Respite & Day Care, Specialist Hospital Dementia Care and Young Persons Disability Care We believe that inclusiveness, enjoyment and fun, contribute to a resident’s holistic well-being. Phone: Resina Rakai on (09) 828 3741 / 021 835 743 www.annemareeresthome.co.nz 24 Coronet Place, Avondale