Box 58424 Houston, Tx. The twelve sculptures on exhibit are made of various woods, including redwood and partially burned white bark pine, on footings of steel and stone. This is a celebration of materials. Wood, once found and salvaged, is minimally altered by the artists. The artists strive to reveal the beauty of the piece rather than to dramatically alter the materials physical appearance.
Visitors literally play a part in 'shooting up' some of the icons of New Zealand abstract art.
Each time they enter the Gallery, the sound of machine gun fire is triggered and a random 'bullet hole' is projected onto a monitor at the end of the space. The monitor shows a series of New Zealand abstract paintings. A major touring exhibition in which 300 leading Australian Artists salute and honour the diversity of our land and culture. The exhibition is a showcase of contemporary Australia and Australian Art. This eagerly anticipated exhibition will bring together two of the most prolific and dynamic contemporary painters working in Ireland at the moment.