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Once a year Mercury Bay Art Escape creates a fantastic opportunity to visit the many artists and galleries in the area from a small village north of Whitianga, Kuaotuna, south through Whitianga, Cooks Beach, Hahei, Hot Water Beach, Whenuakite to Tairua.
I made it a point to be there this year ( March 2015 - two weekends).
Now I am pretty much of a nut when it comes to seeing the work of talented artists and craftspeople. I find it one of the best ways to enjoy life and all its pleasures. Being able to meet and talk with the artists is a real wonderful experience for me and the ones in the Mercury Bay area provided me with a fabulous time getting to see their work and getting to know the artist.
Mercury Bay Escape is a registered Charitable Trust committed to its artists and the community that began in 2006.
They produce a wonderful guide each year - The Mercury Bay Art Escape - listing the participating artists, detailed maps and information about each one that can be used year round when you visit the area. Check on their website.
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I made it a point to be there this year ( March 2015 - two weekends).
Now I am pretty much of a nut when it comes to seeing the work of talented artists and craftspeople. I find it one of the best ways to enjoy life and all its pleasures. Being able to meet and talk with the artists is a real wonderful experience for me and the ones in the Mercury Bay area provided me with a fabulous time getting to see their work and getting to know the artist.
Mercury Bay Escape is a registered Charitable Trust committed to its artists and the community that began in 2006.
They produce a wonderful guide each year - The Mercury Bay Art Escape - listing the participating artists, detailed maps and information about each one that can be used year round when you visit the area. Check on their website.
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Featured artists - Lutz Gaebler & Colin Verner - Try Fluke Studio
462 State Highway 25, Kuaotunu (south of Lloyd Franklin studio)
contact - tryfluke@xtra.co.nz
462 State Highway 25, Kuaotunu (south of Lloyd Franklin studio)
contact - tryfluke@xtra.co.nz
I loved the path that wound down into the bush and opened up to the home and studio area. This alone is worth the visit. Then I got to meet and talk to Lutz Gaebler in the studio. One of my most fun times on this adventure. Explained his work and the locale. Seems it is gold mine country. Lutz has a unique art form using photopaper that he does his organised cutting and rearranging onto paper and canvas creating an exciting display of thought and brilliance.
Lutz also creates highfired ceramic pieces with shape and colour defining the style.
Colin Verner wasn't there the day I stopped by so I never had the privilege of meeting him. Next time.
Colin creates wall mounted relief sculptures that may combine wood, paint,glass, bone, ceramics and
the occasional item that has come to his attention. Quite interesting. A very small sign shows the way
from the highway
Lutz also creates highfired ceramic pieces with shape and colour defining the style.
Colin Verner wasn't there the day I stopped by so I never had the privilege of meeting him. Next time.
Colin creates wall mounted relief sculptures that may combine wood, paint,glass, bone, ceramics and
the occasional item that has come to his attention. Quite interesting. A very small sign shows the way
from the highway
