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Messenger Volume XXXIV | No 41 | 23rd October 2013 The Messenger is published each Wednesday by Print It Wanaka Ltd
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India Fitzgerald, 16
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Young Wanaka artists now exhibiting The Wanaka Arts Society’s Labour Weekend Exhibition is quickly approaching with a flurry of finishing touches to artworks for the newly introduced Youth Section. With few opportunities for young artists in the region, this exhibition allows students from years 9-13 to exhibit alongside seasoned artists and introduce them to professional practices. I spoke with India Fitzgerald (16) and Emma Stalker (13), two youth entrants for this year’s exhibition. While India has exhibited previously she said, “I didn’t really take drawing seriously until earlier this year when I decided I want to go to art school”. India studies by correspondence and receives feedback from art teachers in Christchurch and Wellington, “It’s a bit hard sometimes, I don’t have them right there to watch techniques”.
India draws most things, but her favourite subject is people. “I like drawing faces,
especially old people – it’s amazing to draw their wrinkles.” She hopes one day to illustrate a children’s book and make art her career.
As for Emma it will be her first exhibition, “I’m proud to be exhibiting and a bit nervous”, she giggles. “Early on I used to paint animals; now I really like painting landscapes. I also like shiny things – cars and these shoes (pictured).”
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Wanaka Arts Society’s Labour Weekend Exhibition opens Friday night at 7pm on 25th October with judges John Charrington and Pam McBride announcing the awards. Exhibiting also is Nelson-based pastel artist, Wanaka Arts Society member and guest artist, Glenys Forbes.
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