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Artist Statement:
Drawing on experiences from my
life and travels in Africa,
Asia, Europe and New Zealand,
my work has developed a global
symbolism using archetypal
geometric elements and
abstracting them to a
minimalist point or "Bindu".
The use of the ‘Bindu’ or
point is the first step in
bringing to the field of
vision the abstract, the
formless.
The bindu is the point of
origin, the first and basic
primary symbol of
consciousness and source of
all symbolism representing
unity as a condensed form of
energy.
It is the seed form of all
forms and symbolizes supreme
consciousness serving as a
link or uniting force. It is
the first and basic primary
symbol of consciousness from
which emanates the circle
representing cyclic force, and
the three modes of time -
past, present and future.
In my paintings, nuances of
movement create an enigmatic
surface tension of moire
patterns, which resonate,
describing through physical
means the realisation of
enlightenment and human
consciousness.
At once halo, eclipse,
celestial being and sun – the
circle form offers a promise
of perfection and eternity - a
beginning without end.
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Artist Exhibitions:
Trade Aid Show (Wgtn)
Aug 2009
Affordable Art Show (Wgtn)
Aug 2009
Original Art Show (Akld)
July 2009
Kohia Exhibition Group Show
(Akld) June 2009
Baradene Group Show (Akld)
May 2009
Royal Easter Show (Akld)
April 2009
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Artist Galleries:
www.artslant.com/global/artists
/show/89010-nicki-stewart
Mobileart (Auckland, NZ)
Artbureau (Auckland, NZ)
River East Gallery (Greytown,
NZ)
Tamarillo Gallery (Wellington,
NZ)
Zohar Gallery (Mount
Maunganui, NZ) ...
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Nicki Stewart Biography:
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Female
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| Hobbies / Interests |
Art, interior design, yoga, vegetarian cooking, permaculture and organic gardening |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Painting Acrylic
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Contemporary Art - (Now)
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| Your Personal Biography |
I have been painting full-time since 1998.
Painting in acrylic/mixed media on canvas and, more recently, in encaustic (wax and dammar resin) on plywood panels.
A background in textile design has had a profound effect on my work with texture being vital to the finished image.
Each piece is carefully constructed, built up layer by layer using structural material, adding extra dimension to the work with rough surfaces and layers of colour. It is then richly embellished with metal leaf lending a spectacular intensity to the finished image creating an iconic presence in the work.
The consequences of this process are beautifully constructed and powerful compositions, strong in their use of both form and colour.
A deeply felt sense of ‘unity’ and ‘wholeness’ is expressed, balancing colour, form, and composition.
I currently work from my studio in South Wairarapa, New Zealand.
My work is held in private collections in New Zealand, Europe and the U.K.
Education:
Certificate of Interior Design - Auckland 1980
Diploma of Textile Design - Wellington 1984
Awards and Exhibitions:
Molly Morpeth Award 2001- 'Best Landscape'
Telecom Art Awards Finalist (BOP) 2001
Franklin Art Awards 2002- Contemporary Art Prize
Various Group Shows 2003-2009
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