Look Exhibition

The colour white is a common thread in the Artweek exhibit currently showing in the window of Buana Satu on K’ Road.  It is woven through a range of mediums used by the artist’s collaborative Jersey in their work in paper, nylon wire, wool and ribbon which combines to create an intriguing tableau featuring a central rocking horse and floating farmyard companions.  The exhibit is part of the Look exhibition on show during Auckland Artweek from 26 October – 4 November 2012.

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Image: Holly Davies (NZ) and Zainab Hikmet (NZ)

Ever wondered about the comings and goings in the window on the corner of K' Road and Edinburgh St?  Well, yes those objects which seem to just arrive unannounced are part of a programme of contemporary art and exhibitions.   Now into its eight month, the not-for-profit project space, entitiled, Corner Window Gallery, dedicates itself to featuring the work of emerging local and overseas artists, designers and architects.  Corner Window Gallery is curated by Rob Garrett and hosted by Glamuzina Paterson Architects and Kevin Soh.

Artweek: Oct 26 – Nov 4, 2012

Auckland will be celebrating Artweek again this month, with the event now into its third year.  And with an extensive programme of arts festivities scheduled to take place between October 26 and November 4 across the city, K’ Road has more than its fair share of creative happenings planned.  Kicking off in St Kevin’s Arcade will be speed dating where a panel of arts luminaries including art critics, artists, curators and gallery owners will be available to answer questions from emerging artists and art lovers.

A total of nine galleries will be exhibiting throughout the length of the street with visitors being offered the option of two-hour guided walking tours taking in both the exhibitions and a series of art installations called Look being displayed in local shop windows.  Art by cycle tour is a further option with 15 free bikes available for a 30-bike guided tour of the street’s events.

Look, which sees 10 emerging artists pairing up with 10 businesses to showcase contemporary art, will bring art to businesses as diverse as banks and menswear stores helping fulfill Artweek’s aim of growing Auckland’s visual arts audience. (Image below: Marlaina Key, Tent Collective.)