Paul Hartigan exhibition

Light Up Paul Hartigan

23 April - 23 May 2013

pierre peeters gallery

251 Parnell Road; Habitat Courtyard; ph 09 3774832; www.ppg.net.nz 251 Parnell Road; Habitat Courtyard; ph 09 3774832; www.ppg.net.nz

Paul Hartigan (b. 1953) Paul Hartigan remains one of New Zealand’s most intriguing and inspirational artists. Recognized for his arresting large-scale public neon commissions, his dramatic orange monochrome Colony at the Faculty of Engineering on Symonds St won Best Public Sculpture Metro Awards in 2006.

“Newmarket was ablaze with neon advertising when I first visited Auckland during the summer of 1968 – I was completely captivated… I wanted to paint with light!”

Known for creating unique neon artworks that bridge the gap between sculpture and lighting design, Hartigan also produces for exhibition related paintings, photographs and fine art prints from his Grey Lynn studio.

“As a young artist I moved quickly from Picasso to Warhol, then onto Flavin and Indiana who used fluorescent and neon light to make art” With a career spanning four decades, his artistic roots can be traced back to the forerunners of the American and British Pop movement. Hartigan’s progressive attitude, quirky sense of humour and mastery of an assorted range of media ensure that he continues to hold a central place in the New Zealand art scene. His current work continues to push boundaries and challenge conceptions of both society and self in a visually arresting and timeless fashion.

“Light and illumination are key elements in all that I do – Light is my artistic manifesto, my raison d’etre“ Paul Hartigan attended Elam School of fine Art 1971-73 with painting teachers Colin McCahon, Robert Ellis and Garth Tapper and sculptors Adrian Hall, Greer Twiss and Jim Allen. He is represented in public and private collections throughout New Zealand including Te Papa Tongarewa, The Hocken and National Library, Auckland Art Gallery, Govett-Brewster and Sarjeant Art Gallery; The Queensland Gallery of Modern Art, Australia.

Duchamp-Spin Doctor (Vintage Ruby Red soda glass with Amber) Neon on 350mm white Tondo

Vasarely-OP (Ruby Red and Bromo Blue soda glass) Neon on 300mm black Tondo

Hanly-White Rainbow (Orange,Red, Green,Purple,Yellow, Aqua and Blue glass) Neon on 370mm white Tondo

Duchamp-The Dada (Vintage Ruby Red Soda glass) Neon on 500mm black Tondo

Mondrian (White, Red, White, and Blue lead glass) Neon on 300mm black Tondo

Mrkusich-Painting Dark (Bromo Blue, Green and Purple soda glass) Neon on 350mm black Tondo

Miro - Colour Reel (Ruby Red, Yellow and Bromo Blue soda glass) Neon on 350mm black Tondo

My Cardinals Sins (all in one Room) (Vintage Ruby Red soda glass) Neon and Acrylic on gesso painted wood 420 x 330 x 330mm

1.

Revolution XIV (Duchamp – Spin Doctor) 2007 (Vintage Ruby Red soda glass with Amber) Neon on 350mm white Tondo

$16,000

2.

Revolution Ten (Vasarely – OP) 2007 $13,000

(Ruby Red & Bromo Blue soda glass)

Neon on 300mm black Tondo 3.

4.

Revolution XIX (Hanly – White Rainbow) 2007 (Orange, Red, Green, Purple, Yellow & Aqua and Blue glass) Neon on 370mm white Tondo

$16,000

Revolution XVI (Duchamp – The Dada) 2007 (Vintage Ruby Red Soda glass) Neon on 500mm black Tondo

$18,000

5.

Revolution Three (Mondrian) 2007 $13,000

(White, Red, Yellow & Blue lead glass)

Neon on 300mm black Tondo 6.

Revolution Four (Mrkusich – Painting Dark) 2007 (Bromo Blue, Green & Purple soda glass) Neon on 350mm black Tondo

$16,000

7.

Revolution XVIII (Miro – Colour Reel) 2008 (Ruby Red, Yellow and Bromo Blue soda glass) Neon on 350mm black Tondo

$16,000

8.

My Cardinal Sins (all in one Room) 2009 (Vintage Ruby Red soda glass) Neon and acrylic on gesso painted wood 420 x 330 x 330 mm

$18,000

251 Parnell Road; Habitat Courtyard; ph 09 3774832; www.ppg.net.nz