PRAYER FOR PEACE EXHIBITION

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 as well as participating. All the pieces will be showcased online on this page.

For more details on the exhibition conditions, please visit Nemesh Art Award Conditions.

Here are the pieces that will be showcased so far:

Coral Noel Yang, SUN HALO II – RISE

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

Coral Noel Yang, TIMELESS DREAMS

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

Jonny Bear, SERENITY IN THE GARDEN

oil on canvas, 51 X 61 cm, $ 650.00

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

Craig Fletcher COMING IN

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: 14.5 cm X 14.5 cm 5

Framed in white wood frame: 33.5 cm X 33.5 cm, price $ 980.00

Marcus McAllister, PURIFICATION

acrylic on canvas, 41 X 33 cm, $ 750.00

Marcus McAllister, INVISIBLE CONSTELLATIONS

acrylic on canvas, 41 X 33 cm, $ 750.00

Mark Whippy, ORCHESTRA

oil on board, 38 X 32 cm, $280.00

Vanessa Redfern, HEART COHERANCE

acrylic on MDF, 50cm diameter, $ 600.00

Vanessa Redfern, MY SWEET LOVE

acrylic on MDF, 50cm diameter, $ 600.00

Vanessa Redfern, MY SWEET LOVE

acrylic on MDF 50cm, diameter, $ 600.00

Lorna Allen, GENTLE DAWN

acrylic on canvas. 40 X 100 cm, $ 1795.00

Lorna Allen, THIS ETERNAL LAND

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

Gerald Lopez, PURIRI 1

A3, Archival Inkjet Print, $ 235.00

Gerald Lopez, PURIRI 3

A3, Archival Inkjet Print, $ 235.00

“The Puriri Tree (Vitex lucens) is a native New Zealand tree that lives symbiotically with the larvae of the Puriri Moth (Aenetus virescens) for six years of the larvae’s lives, leaving the tree with scars and holes. Yet the tree lives to be strong for hundreds of years, and in Maori lore, this symbolizes the resilience gained from peaceful and symbiotic co-living.”

Liam Downes, BEHOLDER

acrylic on canvas 100, X 75 cm, $ 6500.00

Liam Downes, BEHOLDER (digital rendering)

limited edition, 100 X 75 cm, $ 2500.00

Linda Lucy Haines, THE LIGHT COMETH

acrylic on paper 35 X 26 cm, $ 210.00

Gaelene Guild, A PEACEFUL FEELING

acrylic on canvas, 40 X 50 cm, $ 275.00

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

Jaquelyn Trilford, ONESS

mixed media, 51 X 76 cm, $ 600.00

.Ludwig Hettig

Feilaulau Maáe Melino (OFFERING FOR PEACE)

oil on canvas, 90 X 60 cm, $ 1200

Anthea Stayt
RAINBOW VESSEL
oils on Stoneware Clay
26 cm high x 20 cm wide x 16 cm deep
$ 225.00

Logan Bow, PEACE OFFERING Amber-Gold Mirrored Bloom

Cast Acrylic 300mm Cube, $ 285.00

Logan Bow, PEACE OFFERING Neon-Pink Mirrored Bloom,

Cast Acrylic 30 cm Cube, $ 280.00

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

.Logan Bow, PEACE OFFERING Deep Red Bloom,

Cast Acrylic 30 cm Cube, $ 245

Logan Bow, PEACE OFFERING Orange Foil Bloom,

Cast Acrylic 20 cm Cube, $ 195

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

Rebecca King, TRANQUILITY

Fine Art Limited Edition Print,

40.64cm x 40.64cm, $ 649.00

Neile Major, ONE WINGED ANGEL

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

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.

Jane Riley, DEEP INTO THE BLUE

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

Jonny Bear and Vjekoslav Nemesh

SERENITY DRAGON

oil on canvas, 76 X 38 cm, $ 950.00

Di Badham, MEMORIES,

oil on canvas, 50 X 50 cm, $ 320.00

Di Badham, PEACE LILY,

oil on canvas, 60 X 50 cm, $ 340.00

Di Badham, SERENITY,

acrylic on canvas, 76 X 50 cm, $ 420.00

Tiffany Nightingale

TRAVEL GENTLY SWEET SOUL

oil on canvas, 51 x 40.5 cm, $ 600.00

Tiffany Nightingale

THE DEVASTATION AND THE MAJESTY

oil on canvas, 45.5 x 61 cm, $ 800.00

Robert Wood, HOLLYFORD VALLEY

oil on linen, 46 X 61 cm, $ 1150.00

Robert Wood, LAKE GUNN FIORDLAND

oil on canvas, 61 X 76 cm, $ 1250.00

Alexandra Levina

THE MIRROR OF THE SOUL

acrylic on canvas 101 X 76 cm, $700

Alexandra Levina

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

Hamish “Bear” Muir, HOPE AMID RUINS

mixed media, acrylic and charcoal on canvas,

91.4 X 60.8 cm, $ 455.00

“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 some pieces I will be showcasing: