Simon W i l l i a m s At the Beach
At the Beach Over twenty five canvases, both large and small dedicated to capturing New Zealand life At The Beach. Of his first solo exhibition in four years Williams says: “These paintings reflect the strong, simple shapes of our landscape created by our clear New Zealand light. In some of these works I have applied more paint than usual in order to create greater texture than in the past - it is a process of feeling the landscape through brush strokes. In these new works I have not allowed the subject to influence the canvas size. Intimate coastal scenes that once would have been painted as small works, are now rendered on a large scale. I’ve enjoyed the contrast of small scenes being painted large”. These paintings are a tribute to our golden summers
At the Beach, Hahei Oil on canvas 40 x 84 cm $2,500
Heading Around to Milford Oil on canvas 40 x 76 cm $2,750 “The Thorn Bay track leading from Milford to Takapuna is one of my favourite walks. Changing tides expose the volcanic rock pools of Milford Beach which yield to the golden shoreline of Takapuna Beach. Rangitoto, with arms outstretched is the ever present visual compass�.
Summer Light, Takapuna Oil on canvas 76 x 137 cm $5,950
The Shade of the Pohutukawa Oil on canvas 112 x 183 cm $10,250
“This summer painting embodies so much of what Aucklanders love and expatriates dream of�.
Under the Pohutukawa, Langs Beach Oil on canvas 102 x 213 cm $11,000
“The magnificent pohutukawa trees of Langs Beach provide a natural shelter from the summer sun. The beauty of this scene coupled with the visually interesting shadows cast by the trees provided the perfect subject for my work�.
Sheltering at Home Bay, Rakino Oil on canvas 112 x 214 cm $10,250
“This sheltered bay has long been a favoured destination for boaties. For me, as an artist, it provides a wealth of inspiration with its abundant colour and the shimmering reflections I so enjoy painting. In this work the fence-line leads the viewer to the unspoilt shoreline�.
St Heliers, Early Morning Oil on canvas 56 x 167 cm $5,000
Roberton Island Vista, Bay of Islands Oil on canvas 35 x 182 cm $4,950
Island Bay, Waiheke Island Oil on canvas 106 x 198 cm $10,250
“The sapphire blues and shallow transparent waters were the perfect inspiration for this summer’s afternoon painting on the track from Oneroa to Matiatia there are spectacular views towards the Coromandel”.
Cathedral Cove Oil on canvas 45 x 101 cm $3,750
Crab Hunting, Torbay Oil on canvas 40 x 40 cm $1,650
Waikawau Bay, Coromandel Oil on canvas 45 x 122 cm $3,950
Cathedral Cove Picnic Oil on canvas 40 x 38 cm $1,650
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