NEMESH ART AWARD

 

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From October 22 to November 17, 2024,  an exhibition titled “Prayer for Peace” will be held at Reyburn House, Whangarei. I invite you to join me in exploring this heartfelt collection. All the pieces are showcased online on this page.

You can take virtual tour of the exhibition:

https://tour.panoee.net/6716d210dcdd42154a718e55/6716d754dcdd423fd1718e8f

or watch the video on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DCTqr_KxfrC/

 

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Coral Noel Yang, SUN HALO II – RISE

acrylic and soft pastel on raw canvas, 76 X 101 cm, $ 1080.00

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Coral Noel Yang, TIMELESS DREAMS

acrylic and soft pastel on raw canvas, 90 X 120 cm, $ 2250.00

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Jonny Bear, SERENITY IN THE GARDEN

oil on canvas, 51 X 61 cm, $ 650.00

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Craig Fletcher THE EYES HAVE IT

A bas relief ceramic sculpture, press moulded as a numbered edition of 15.

Painted in watercolour, gouache, coloured pencil and wax pastel.

Sealed with UV resistant varnish and mounted on a white painted board with patinated copper cleats.

Image size: 15cm X 15 cm circle 6″x6″

Framed in a painted wooden black frame : 33.5 cm X 33. 5 cm, $ 980.00

 

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Craig Fletcher COMING IN

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Marcus McAllister, PURIFICATION

acrylic on canvas, 41 X 33 cm, $ 750.00

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Marcus McAllister, INVISIBLE CONSTELLATIONS

acrylic on canvas, 41 X 33 cm, $ 750.00

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Mark Whippy, ORCHESTRA

oil on board, 38 X 32 cm, $280.00

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Vanessa Redfern, HEART COHERANCE

acrylic on MDF, 50cm diameter, $ 600.00

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Vanessa Redfern, MY SWEET LOVE

acrylic on MDF, 50cm diameter, $ 600.00

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Vanessa Redfern, MY SWEET LOVE

acrylic on MDF 50cm, diameter, $ 600.00

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Lorna Allen, GENTLE DAWN

acrylic on canvas. 40 X 100 cm, $ 1795.00

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Lorna Allen, THIS ETERNAL LAND

acrylic on canvas 50 X 110 cm, $ 2,750.00

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Gerald Lopez, PURIRI 1

A3, Archival Inkjet Print, $ 235.00

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Gerald Lopez, PURIRI 3

A3, Archival Inkjet Print, $ 235.00

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Liam Downes, BEHOLDER

acrylic on canvas 100, X 75 cm, $ 6500.00

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Liam Downes, BEHOLDER (digital rendering)

limited edition, 100 X 75 cm, $ 2500.00

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Sean Hurst, PARTY ISLAND

mixed media, $1950

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Linda Lucy Haines, THE LIGHT COMETH

acrylic on paper 35 X 26 cm, $ 210.00

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Gaelene Guild, A PEACEFUL FEELING

acrylic on canvas, 40 X 50 cm, $ 275.00

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Wendy Worley, THE ROAD TO PEACE

oil on canvas 38 X 38 cm, $250.00

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Wendy Worley, BOXED IN

oil on canvas, 45 X 60cm, $650.00

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Jaquelyn Trilford, ONENESS

mixed media, 51 X 76 cm, $ 600.00

.Ludwig Hettig

Feilaulau Maáe Melino (OFFERING FOR PEACE)

oil on canvas, 90 X 60 cm, $ 1200

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Anthea Stayt
RAINBOW VESSEL
oils on Stoneware Clay
26 cm high x 20 cm wide x 16 cm deep
$ 255.00

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Logan Bow, PEACE OFFERING Amber-Gold Mirrored Bloom

Cast Acrylic 300mm Cube, $ 285.00

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Logan Bow, PEACE OFFERING Neon-Pink Mirrored Bloom,

Cast Acrylic 30 cm Cube, $ 280.00

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Logan Bow, PEACE OFFERING Neon-Pink Bloom,

Cast Acrylic 30 cm Cube, $ 250.00

.Logan Bow, PEACE OFFERING Lipstick Mirrored Bloom,

Cast Acrylic 30 cm Cube, $ 280.00

.Logan Bow, PEACE OFFERING Deep Red Bloom,

Cast Acrylic 30 cm Cube, $ 245.00

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Logan Bow, PEACE OFFERING Orange Foil Bloom,

Cast Acrylic 20 cm Cube, $ 195.00

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Betsie Lombard

IT IS JUST A SMALL BLUE DOT BUT IT IS OUR ONLY SMALL BLUE DOT

oil and cold wax on paper, 42 X 29.7 cm, $ 420.00

.Rebecca King, INTERSECTION

Fine Art Limited Edition Print,

40.64cm x 40.64cm, $ 649.00

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Rebecca King, TRANQUILITY

Fine Art Limited Edition Print,

40.64cm x 40.64cm, $ 649.00

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Neile Major, ONE WINGED ANGEL

oil on panel 60 X 40 cm, $ 1,700.00

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Neile Major, GÖTTERDÄMMERUNG

oil on canvas, 75 X 120 cm, $ 4,000.00

We all want to believe that there are reasons behind everything we do. We accept, struggle to understand or dismiss the ideas that there are higher powers at play in our existence, and whether or not they are able to intervene in our lives or are merely a product of our imaginations.
Humanity has always looked for some sort of support in our greatest hours of need. And our greatest hour of need is often on the edge of the unknown- what happens next, where do we go from here, and why is this happening. Perhaps it is extreme danger, or death which triggers our dormant hopes for some kind of salvation or support- regardless of whether it is consciously believed in or wholly imagined.
Divine illusion conveys a duality of man and myth, reality against fantasy and faith coupled with reason and how they can exist in one’s mind whether as real or illusionary.
The figures, lighting and poses are left as ambiguous as possible to allow the viewer to reflect on the painting as a whole to determine for themselves if the intervention is divine, or an illusion which is instead illustrating the love and respect we have for others in times of need.

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Jane Riley, DEEP INTO THE BLUE

mixed media, 100 cm diameter with the frame, $ 2,700.00

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Jonny Bear and Vjekoslav Nemesh

SERENITY DRAGON

oil on canvas, 76 X 38 cm, $ 950.00

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Di Badham, MEMORIES,

oil on canvas, 50 X 50 cm, $ 320.00

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Di Badham, PEACE LILY,

oil on canvas, 60 X 50 cm, $ 340.00

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Di Badham, SERENITY,

acrylic on canvas, 76 X 50 cm, $ 420.00

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Tiffany Nightingale

TRAVEL GENTLY SWEET SOUL

oil on canvas, 51 x 40.5 cm, $ 600.00

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Tiffany Nightingale

THE DEVASTATION AND THE MAJESTY

oil on canvas, 45.5 x 61 cm, $ 800.00

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Robert Wood, HOLLYFORD VALLEY

oil on linen, 46 X 61 cm, $ 1150.00

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Robert Wood, LAKE GUNN FIORDLAND

oil on canvas, 61 X 76 cm, $ 1250.00

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Alexandra Levina

THE MIRROR OF THE SOUL

acrylic on canvas 101 X 76 cm, $700

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Alexandra Levina

THE LIFE CREATOR, acrylic on canvas, 76 X 51 cm, $350

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Hamish “Bear” Muir, HOPE AMID RUINS

mixed media, acrylic and charcoal on canvas,

91.4 X 60.8 cm, $ 455.00

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“Welcome to ‘Prayer for Peace,’ an exhibition born from a deeply personal journey through the tumultuous landscapes of conflict and compassion. As an artist hailing from the war-torn region of former Yugoslavia, the echoes of strife resonate profoundly within my soul. The inaugural piece, ‘Prayer for Peace,’ was conceived amidst the escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine in February 2022—a poignant reflection of my solidarity with those ensnared in the clutches of aggression.
Today, as we stand two years hence, the shadows of unrest loom larger still, casting their pall over new theaters of conflict, including the harrowing struggles in Israel and Gaza. These trials remind us that the specter of war knows no borders; its tendrils reach into the very fabric of our collective consciousness, leaving indelible marks upon us all.
Yet, amid the chaos and clamor, there persists a beacon of hope—a fervent belief in the transformative power of positivity and peace. This exhibition serves as a testament to that enduring spirit, a testament to the unwavering resolve to infuse our world with light amidst the darkness.
Each brushstroke, each canvas, is a silent invocation—a prayer—for a world untethered from the shackles of conflict. Through art, we strive to transcend the barriers that divide us, to forge connections that defy the tumult of the times.
‘Prayer for Peace’ is not merely a collection of artworks; it is a resounding call to action—a call to harness the boundless potential of human creativity in service of a greater good. May this exhibition kindle within each visitor a flame of hope, igniting a collective resolve to pave a path towards a more peaceful tomorrow.”

Here are pieces I will be showcasing:

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Vjekoslav Nemesh, PRAYER FOR PEACE

oil on canvas, 60 X 122 cm, $ 2,550.00

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Vjekoslav Nemesh, PRAYER FOR PEACE/PHENOMENON

oil on canvas, 73 X 73 cm, $2,550.00

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Vjekoslav Nemesh, CHIMES OF FREEDOM

oil on canvas, 61 X 76 cm,  $2550.00

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Vjekoslav Nemesh SPREAD YOUR WINGS

oil on canvas, 50 X 75 cm, $2550.00

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Vjekoslav Nemesh, DANCE OF DRAGONS

oil on canvas, 61 X 61 cm, $2550.00

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Vjekoslav Nemesh, NOT DARK YET

oil on canvas, 40 X 50 cm, $1250.00

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Vjekoslav Nemesh, SHADOW KINGDOM

oil on canvas 51 X 51 cm, $1650.00

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Vjekoslav Nemesh,

PRAYER FOR PEACE, Change of Guards

oil on canvas, 110 X 53 cm, $2250.00

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Vjekoslav Nemesh,

BRINGING LIGHT TO THE UNIVERSE

oil on canvas, 61 X 30 cm,$1150.00

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“Join me for ‘Prayer for Peace,’ an exhibition uniting artists in a shared mission to inspire positive change in a world gripped by conflict. Originating from my own experiences in war-torn Yugoslavia, this exhibition seeks to channel empathy into action. As tensions persist globally, our collective voice grows stronger. Let your art be a beacon of hope amidst the darkness. Together, let’s paint a brighter future.”

Vjekoslav Nemesh

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CALL FOR ARTISTS

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Deadline for application 21 September 2024

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Exhibition Dates: from 22 October till 17 November 2024

How to submit the artworks:

Simply email me images on nemesh_art@yahoo.com with your name, name of artwork, medium, size in cm and price ($NZ). Maximum 2 pieces not bigger than 1meter on each side.

Please make size of the image about 2 megabytes.

Please name images for easy filing like this:

Vjekoslav Nemesh WHAT ABOUT PEACE oil on canvas 101 X 76 cm.jpg

If the work is accepted for the exhibition I will give you my account number where you can pay exhibition fee ($20 per artwork).

 

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please check the conditions for the exhibition:

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1. A maximum of two artworks can be entered per artist.
2. Artworks should be preferable be for sale.
3. The entry fee of $20 per entry must be paid before 21 September 2024, 5pm. Entries will not be accepted if fees have not been paid.
4. This is a selected exhibition. The final decision on works accepted rests with Nemesh Art. No correspondence will be entered into regarding the selection of works. Artists will be notified of the selection by email.
5. All entry fees are non-refundable (if unselected you might be asked to supply another image).
6. Work in any media can be entered into the awards including Three-dimensional work.
7. Size restrictions. Two-dimensional works must be a maximum of 1000mm wide X 1000mm high (including framing). Weight must not exceed 5kg. Three-dimensional works must be free-standing and a maximum of 500mm high by 500mm in any other direction.
8. Entry forms must be FULLY completed, including pricing. Incomplete entry forms and late entries will not be accepted. No changes to entries will be accepted after they have been sent.
9. Reyburn House, where the exhibition will be held, receives 35% commission on any work sold. Fees will be deducted from the artist’s payment at the end of the exhibition. Any tax liability is the responsibility of the artist.
10. Work must be clearly labelled on the back with the artist’s name, title of work, and price.
11. Work must remain in the exhibition until it finishes on Sunday the 17th of November 2024, 5pm.
12. Works must be original. Prints are not accepted.
13. Work to be delivered to Nemesh Art Studio on the given dates/times between 1 and 15 October 2024. If delivering personally, please arrange appointment by contacting Nemesh via email or phone: 027 22 4444 3
14. Work must be suitably packaged with bubble wrap, cardboard or boxed. While all care will be taken, Nemesh Art will not be responsible for loss or damage while the work is in transit or while being exhibited. Insurance is the responsibility of the artist. Wrapping/Packaging should be clearly labelled with Artist name, artwork and return address.
15. Work must be suitably prepared for display. mounted and/or framed, with hangers and tightly strung with string/cord. D-Rings are preferable.
16. Wet work will not be accepted.
17. Fragile works. Please advise us if any works are fragile and could potentially break
18. You must provide a digital image (jpg minimum 1 MB, maximum 2MB) of your work along with your entry for the selection process. Jpeg should be named the same as on entry form in this format:  Artist full name ARWORK TILE medium HxWxD cm.jpg
19. Couriered work. Work will be returned at your cost. You must provide suitable bags, return tickets and packaging.
20. Unsold work to be collected on the given date. Nemesh Art has very limited storage space therefore work not collected after 7 days of the given dates will incur a $10 per day storage fee. Work remaining uncollected after 2 months will become the property of Nemesh Art.
21. Images of exhibited works may be used by Nemesh Art for publicity purposes. By submitting this form the artist gives their permission for Nemesh Art to do so.
22. This is an international exhibition.
23. The Judge will be Vjekoslav Nemesh. His decision is final and will not be called into question.
24. Prizes: There will be 2 prizes (so far): First Prize selected by Vjekoslav Nemesh and People’s Choice which can be voted during the exhibition. For now, they are plaques with winner’s name. Looking for sponsors at the moment.
25. I am also looking for another space in Auckland for the exhibition at the beginning of 2025. If that happen you will be notified. Conditions for that exhibition might be slightly different regarding the commission. Depending on the space there might be selection of the artworks.

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BELOW IS THE ART AWARD EXHIBITION WHICH WAS ORGANIZED WITH NEMESH ART STUDENTS IN 2022:

 

 

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in March 2022 I organized Nemesh Art Award for my students at the Reyburn House, Whangarei. 10 selected artworks, including winning one and peoples choice from that exhibition was exhibited with me in August same year at The Art on the Quay, Kaiapoi/Christchurch.

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Allyson Waldron, CREATED THOUGHT,

oil on canvas, 50 cm diameter, $350, SOLD

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Allyson Waldron, WOVEN SPIRIT,

oil on canvas, 76 X 51 cm, $950

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Angela Murray, FLOATING ABOVE#2,

acrylic on canvas, 102 X 76 cm, $2300

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Angela Murray, EVOLUTION,

acrylic on canvas, 120 X 90 cm, $2500

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Anthea Stayt, RAINBOW POT, mixed media – oil on clay

44cm high x 43cm wide x 38cm deep, $1495

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Anthea Stayt, RAINBOW BOWL #1, mixed media – oil on clay

21cm high x 44cm wide x 43cm deep, $695

 

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Anthea Stayt, RAINBOW BOWL #2, mixed media – oil on clay

9cm high x 35cm wide x 35cm deep, $250

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Audra Laughland, FREEDOM TO CHOOSE,

oil on canvas, 51 X 26 cm, $350

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Betsie Lombard, CYBELE, oil on canvas, 60 x 46 cm, $320

SOLD

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Darina Denali, TE KOUKA, CABBAGE TREE,

watercolor on paper, 100 X 80 cm, $1200 SOLD

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Darinka Forjan, FIELDS OF ABUNDANCE,

mixed media on canvas, 50.8 X 76cm, $1800

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Darinka Forjan, WINTER PEACE,

mixed media on canvas, 50.8 X 50.8 cm, $1500

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David Barnett, MEMORIES OF AUTUMN,

mixed media on canvas, 101 X 76 cm, $395

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David Barnett, SANDARA NHIDI,

mixed media on canvas, 76 X 101cm $350

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Di Badham, BIRCH FOREST, oil on canvas, $390

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Di Badham, KERERU VIEWPOINT,

oil on canvas, 61 X 51cm, $390, SOLD

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Jennifer Cruden, SOUTHERN LAKE EARLY MORNING,

oil on canvas, 51 X 76 cm, $1,465

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Jennifer Cruden, OUR WORLD,

resin on board, diameter 43 cm, $595

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Jane Crosbie, BEST OF BOTH WORLDS,

oil on canvas, 61 X 91 cm, $2000

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Jane Crosbie, PURE ENERGY SYMPHONY,

oil on canvas, 101 X 76 cm, $2000

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Jenny Geelan, THREE IN FLIGHT,

oil on canvas, 71 X 56 cm, $800

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Jenny Geelan,  WORDS UNSAID,

oil on canvas, 71 X 56 cm, $800

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Kasandra Harfield, FLOW LIKE WIND,

oil on canvas, 40 x 30 cm, $700

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Kirsty Peters,  BLACK GOLD,

mixed media, 41 X 51 cm, $265

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Kirsty Peters, BLUE SHADE, diptych, mixed media, 46 X 122 cm, $ 425

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Liana Kossan, AUCKLAND AT NIGHT,

oil on velvet 35.5 X 45 cm, $1250

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Philippa van Kuilenburg, ARISING,

oil on canvas, 76 X 30 cm, NFS

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Philippa van Kuilenburg, TEARS,

oil on canvas, 30 X 30 cm, NFS

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Sabine Poppe, PANDORA,

acrylic on canvas 75 X 75 cm, $ 3500

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Svetlana Spectra, PULLING APART,

mixed media on aluminum, 70 X 70 cm, $1500

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Svetlana Spectra, SPRING RAPSODY, diptych

mixed media on wood 51 X 80 cm, $1800

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Teresa Trzan, ENJOY YOUR LIFE,

acrylic on canvas, 60 X 75 cm, $500

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Teresa Trzan, BUSY LIFE OF HUMAN BEINGS,

acrylic on canvas, 120 X 30 cm, $450

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Tiffany Nightingale, ONLY YOU MY LOVE,

oil on canvas, 51 X 51 cm, $1111

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Tiffany Nightingale, WHEN MOUNTAINS MOVE,

oil on canvas, 30 X 72 cm, $999

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Vanessa Redfern, MACROCOSM,

acrylic on canvas, diameter 50 cm, $750

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Vanessa Redfern, FORTITUDE,

acrylic on canvas, diameter 60 cm, $950

 

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Wendy Worley, BEADY EYE,

oil on canvas, 76 X 76 cm, $1250

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Wendy Worley, THE SCREAM,

oil on canvas, 45 X 45 cm, $950

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Yvonne Clapperton, QUIET TIMES,

oil on canvas, 71 X 71 cm $850, SOLD

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