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EXHIBITION CATALOGUE
We are delighted to bring you this year’s 2021 Sweet as Banana Pudding Art
Exhibition and Sale, showcasing the work of 50 emerging and professional
women artists in the Hawke’s Bay.
This last year has been difficult time for many, with a lot of uncertainty, and
the impact of COVID-19 can be felt throughout our community. Our themed
room at this year’s exhibition displays art work completed during, or
inspired by, the COVID-19 lockdown period, and we are very proud to bring
to you some very amazing art that was created during this period.
Even though the event is a fundraiser, the Heretaunga Women’s Centre
takes a very small commission as our main focus is on supporting women
Art inspired
and providing a platform where they are able to exhibit their inspiring work.
I would like to thank our dedicated team of staff and volunteers here at the
in the time of Centre who have worked really hard to make this exhibition a success.
COVID-19 I hope you love what you see, and purchase some amazing art work to be
enjoyed by you and your family for years to come.
From Amanda Meynell, Manager
The Heretaunga Women’s Centre is a community hub that operates in
central Hastings. We provide a range of services to support women in not
only the Hastings community but from Napier and Central Hawkes Bay as
well. We are especially proud to offer as one of services low cost and no cost
counselling. The service is really needed and we are always booked out.
We also provide up to 40 different sessions a week during the school terms
that include social activities, exercise groups, support groups, advocacy
services, alternative therapies, legal advice, and health services for women.
All our activities are run by volunteers and all for a small koha. Our Kaupapa
is that no women should be excluded due to cost.
What We Do Our goals are always to honour the Treaty of Waitangi, to provide a
supportive learning environment, to access and develop resources to
support our purpose.
To always be able to communicate with Women in our community and to
offer women a place for healing and growth.
Thanks To Nadia Weaver and Dean Moroney from Harcourts Hawke’s Bay
for an herculean effort putting together our amazing catalogue
Cover Artwork: ‘Heat’, Jani Dixon
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Playing at the Exhibition grand opening night is Mama Rosa, with its very cool vibe
of Latin, Gypsy and Klezmer influenced music. The eclectic and very now beat is a
real musical feast in the form of a global buffet of jazz, Latin, rock, and folk.
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Aimee Simpson Aimee Simpson, aka the lovable bug, is a 19 year old Hastings artist with ASD. She says, “I have always been passionate about creating things on paper. My go to area of drawing is to create weird and wonderful creatures.” Aimee has recently stepped out of her comfort zone by expanding her ideas and adding colour to her creations. She has also made a soft toy based on her ‘The Pony’ print with the help of Ainsley, her Disability Resource Center (DRC) advocate. Aimee says, “it took a lot of planning and time to develop a pattern and create the toy.” “The Pony” Print and toy $75 “The Gecko” “The Rabbit” Print Print $45 $45 6
Amy Lynch
Amy Lynch applied her design background to working with metal in 2015. She has
designed and made pieces for local councils and organisations, as well as restaurants,
schools, and art trails. Last year she formed METcALfe (Metal Metcalfe) with her sister
Katie Bapiste. Amy says, “we create playful, colourful, and stylised sculptures from
repurposed materials, primarily steel drums from our local food industry. Inspired by
nature and the material itself we are having such fun making these blooming beauties.”
‘Mini Bloom #1’ ‘Mini Bloom #2’
Repurposed Steel Drums Repurposed Steel Drums
$150 $150
‘Mini Bloom #3’
Repurposed Steel Drums
$150
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Andrea Beech
Andrea Beech is a Havelock North artist who has been painting and exhibiting for many
years. Oils are her preferred medium because of the depth of colour and play on light they
offer. Andrea says, “my work is not conceptual, it invites the artist and viewer alike to enter
a process of discovery, to contemplate and investigate the “ inner” and “outer” spaces with
which we are familiar, including time, space, landscape and nature.”
“Mercy”
Oil on canvas
$950
“Still Live”
Multi Media
$850
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Angie Alexander
Angie Alexander’s art combines her lifelong passion for painting with her love of the
Hawke’s Bay lifestyle. Following her career in graphic arts Angie started painting
seriously in both oils and acrylics. As a dedicated ocean swimmer Angie is inspired by
the local coastline so it is natural for her work to focus on seascapes. Angie says she
also enjoys painting portraits of people and pets as well as working from a special
photograph “and transforming it into an ever-lasting memory.”
“What do you think?” “I dig you a pool”
$550 $550
“Wish I was bigger”
$550
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Beverly Trillo Beverly Trillo explores the use of colour, line and texture through her printmaking. She is drawn to the fine details in the natural environment and this medium offers the opportunity to express her ideas in a myriad of ways. She says printmaking “allows for intervention at a given point to create multiple layers, which can reveal and conceal, inviting closer inspection of subtle details.” “Earth Endures Time” 10x Monoprint cards Medium: monoprint, linocut (including envelope) $395 $7 each 10
Carrie Fraser
Carrie Fraser moved from Wellington to Hawkes Bay 6 years ago. She is inspired by
nature, especially the ocean. Carrie says, “I have been a stay at home mum for the last
8 years and discovered the medium of resin and alcohol ink very cathartic and calming
to work with.” Carrie accepts commissions.
https://www.facebook.com/CarrieResinArtHB
https://www.instagram.com/CarrieResinArtHB
“Sunset Surf” “Totaranui Summer”
$? $929
“View From Above”
$879
HERETAUNGA WOMEN’S CENTRE 11Catherine Jurgens Catherine Jurgens works from her studio in Taradale and exhibits her work in National art shows and galleries throughout NZ. Catherine is largely self-taught and takes inspiration from nature. Her work is recognised for the use of vibrant colours, large florals and layers of acrylics and mixed media, often finished with gloss or resin. https://www.instagram.com/catherinejurgensartist/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/catherinejurgensartist/ ‘Colour Me Mindful” ‘Freckles” $625 $624 ‘Happy Earth” $395 12
Chris Wallace
Chris Wallace is a local artist working in many artistic disciplines. She returned home
to New Zealand 4 years ago after spending 20 years in the UK where she discovered
new art techniques. Chris works with many artistic disciplines and continues to
experiment and discover new art and craft activities.
“Farmer” “Harvest Gardener”
$400 $400
“The Librarian” “The Bird Man”
$400 $400
HERETAUNGA WOMEN’S CENTRE 13Debra Thompson
Debra Thompson is a local mixed media artist. Her creative influences are the pop
artists Takashi Murakami, Andy Wahol, and Wayne Thiebaud. Debra’s artwork is
primarily inspired by Street, Suburban and Pop Culture, including graffiti and street
advertising. She uses spray paint, acrylics, paper, paint pens, oil sticks, and gold leaf to
create her works.
‘Cry It’s Over”
Mixed Medium
$1620
‘Frida Forever”
Mixed Medium
$780
‘Flurries of Warfare”
14Diane McKenzie
Diane Mckenzie started acrylic painting nearly four years ago. She has reduced eye
vision which was improved last year through surgery on both eyes. Diane says, “during
lockdown I tried collage art which I have been enjoying.”
‘What Do I Do’
$200
‘High Life’
$200
HERETAUNGA WOMEN’S CENTRE 15Faith Wright
Faith W is a curious creative, who delights in colour & texture.
We are thrilled Faith will be exhibiting her work at our Art exhibition and sale in April.
‘Evolving’
$200
‘Sea Dreams’
$250
‘It Takes A Village 2’
$200
16Frith Campbell Kerr
Frith Campbell-Kerr paints watercolours that often include a textile element reflecting
her degree in Textile Science. She says, “I have a slight obsession with flowers – they
make my heart sing. Flower gardens, fresh flowers, books about flowers, handmade
craft flowers, dandelions the kids pick … you name it, they all make me smile from
deep within. So just to be extremely predictable flowers also pop up frequently in my
artwork, along with circles or stripes – because I like them too.”
‘Little Blue’ ‘Sunny’
Mixed Media Mixed Media
$140 $140
‘On the Horizon’
Mixed Media
$140
HERETAUNGA WOMEN’S CENTRE 17Gail Davidson
Gail has painted for approximately 15 years. She paints solely in acrylics as it suits her
bright quirky style. Her paintings tell a story and reflect her joyful sense of fun and
humour. Gail says, she, “enjoys bringing a smile to other people’s faces through her art.”
Her paintings grace many walls throughout NZ, and even as far away as the UK and
Europe. Gail has spent many years as a medical receptionist in Napier, most recently at
Marewa Surgery.
‘An Ant was Begat’ ‘Effy’s Home Improvements’
Acrylic Acrylic
$275 $320
‘Spirited Save with a Grin
and a Wave’
Acrylic
$370
18Gillian Appleby
Gillian Appleby graduated from the EIT Ideas School in 2014. Her body of work stems
from sourced, everyday photographs and departs into a mixture of fact and fiction.
Gillian says, “my work seeks to create tensions between illustrative and material
investigations around the figure and identity.” Gillian’s art is currently showing at
galleries across Hawke’s Bay.
www.gappleby
‘Bystander’ ‘Figit’
Oil on board Oil on board
$400 $400
HERETAUNGA WOMEN’S CENTRE 19Jan Grady Smith
Bio?
‘Prime Beef’
‘Kiwi’
20Janett Levien
Janett Levien has been creating art using acrylics and oils for four years. Her work
focuses on the fanciful, spiritual and restful, with a healthy dose of playfulness and
whimsy. Through art ranging from the mythical to the meditative, Janett expresses
her wonder at the world and encourages the viewer to embrace theirs. Combining
magic, mystery and colour Janett’s work is visual storytelling designed to stimulate the
imagination. Janett says, “the philosophy for my art is that each piece should suggest a
story that the viewer can construct from the work.”
‘Sheepish’ ‘Seashells’
$130 $60
‘On Shore’
$90
HERETAUNGA WOMEN’S CENTRE 21Jani Dixon
Jani Dixon’s art is created with ink and coloured pencils and inspired by the natural
world. Combining imagination, creativity and precision Jani allows her work to evolve
organically. Explaining her process she says “my drawings, very eclectic in subject
matter, begin with the germ of an idea and then slowly take on a life of their own, there
is never a predetermined end result. It is an exciting and intriguing process as dense
textural layers are added and subtracted continuously.”
mamartistaotearoa.com
‘Boy, you’ve gotta carry
that weight’
Coloured pen & pencil
$850
‘Grace’
Coloured pen & pencil
$850
‘Heat’
Coloured pen & pencil
$850
22Jean McGavock
Jean McGavovk has been making mosaics for 25 years, both small panels and large
community projects. She says, “I never seem to tire of cracking things apart and
creating something of the pieces. I love the vibrancy and the play of light on the
colours. The finished pieces constantly changing how they look at different times of
the day.”
‘Kahu’
Mosaic
$150
HERETAUNGA WOMEN’S CENTRE 23Jenika Reading Jenika Reading is a young female artist based in Havelock North, Hawkes bay. Who is a recent graduate with their Bachelors of Creative Practice from EIT. Jenika’s art explores colour/ colour theory and abstraction in her work. She is passionate about using and a wide range of paint mediums and showing experimentation in her art. Social media (instagram) Jenikareadingart “Connection” “Ocean Dreams” Acrylic paint, oil paint, Acrylic paint, pouring modelling paste, impasto medium, glow and the dark gel, varnish on wood paint on canvas $125 $125 “Ocean Vibes” Acrylic paint, pouring medium, on canvas $100 24
Jennifer Foster
Jenni Foster has a long and varied creative background involving several mediums.
She is currently working in hot glass having recently switched from making
handpainted silk garments. Jenni won the Rothmans Art Wear awards in 1987 while
establishing herself in this field. She has also produced artworks with pottery, felt, and
leadlight, as well as traditional painting.
Jenni lives in Napier with her husband, daughter, and grandson.
‘Kina’
Fused Glass
$250
‘Memories’
Fused glass and flax muka
$250
‘Splash’
Fused glass - wall hung - heavy
$450
HERETAUNGA WOMEN’S CENTRE 25Joscelyn Ash
Joscelyn Ash is a self-taught artist who has worked in many styles and mediums. She
is drawn to mandala and mediational art, especially geometric and zentangle. Joscelyn
says, “spiritual work is a big part of my life and as with my clairvoyant readings,
messages come through my art. The viewer is free to interpret their own meanings.”
‘Living in Balance and Clarity’ ‘Spirit Centre: Fire, Air, Water,
$ TBA Earth’
$ TBA
‘The Divine Energy of I AM: ‘The Divine Feminine:
Both Masculine and Feminine’ Nurturing, Protection and
Strength’
$ TBA
$ TBA
26Judith Aitken
Judith is a local artist who has been painting for 30 years. She lived in Auckland
and UK before settling in Hastings in 2005. She has exhibited in Auckland, Cornwall,
Edinburgh, Napier, Hastings and Palmerston North. Jude’s a keen photographer and
paints from photos in pastels & acrylics specialising in people, pets & cars.
‘Bella’
Pastel
$299
‘Grandeur’
Pastel
$350
‘Neve’
Pastel
$500
HERETAUNGA WOMEN’S CENTRE 27Judy Woodham
Judy Woodham has exhibited widely over the last 20 years and has been a member of
various Art groups in Hawkes Bay. Her favourite mediums are watercolour and pastel.
Judy has been selected for Artex Napier, Keirunga Art group and Art Hawkes Bay,
where she has sold paintings. Judy also enjoys gardening, Asian cooking, and her
lovely grandchildren.
‘Cloud Formation’
‘Give Us A Hand’ Pastel
Watercolour $75
$185
‘Pondering”
Pastel
$185
28Karen Pallesen
Bio?
‘Out the Black Window’
Acrylic
$325
‘Red Barron’
Mexid Media
$225
‘Port O Call’
Acrylic
$225
HERETAUNGA WOMEN’S CENTRE 29Karen Robinson Karen Robinson has been painting for about 5 years. She says, “I love to paint animals and landscapes.” Karen’s preferred medium is acrylics. We are delighted Karen will be exhibiting her work at our Art exhibition and sale in April. 30
Katie Baptiste
Katie Baptiste’s love of colour, materials, and textures has driven her creative career
across many design disciplines. Her works combines a physical, hands on approach
with a practical eye. Last year she formed METcALfe (Metal Metcalfe) with her sister
Amy Lynch. Amy says, “we create playful, colourful, and stylised sculptures from
repurposed materials, primarily steel drums from our local food industry. Inspired by
nature and the material itself we are having such fun making these blooming beauties.”
@metalmetcalfe
Mini Bloom #4 Mini Bloom #5 Mini Bloom #6
Repurposed Steel Durms Repurposed Steel Durms Repurposed Steel Durms
$150 $150 $150
HERETAUNGA WOMEN’S CENTRE 31Keita Fitchett Keita Fitchett works with materials she collects from the sea and brings them to life through different art forms. Ko Tainui toku waka Ko Waikato toku awa Ko Taupiri toku maunga Ko Ngati Tamatera toku iwi Ko Te Pai O Hauraki toku marae Ko Keita toku ingoa ‘Masked’ ‘Ocean Care’ ‘Potae’ 32
Lisa Feyen
Lisa Feyen graduated from Ideaschool EIT in 2016 with an award for top research
student. She currently works as an artist/printmaker from her studio, tutors
workshops, and exhibits regularly. Lisa combines digital manipulation and tradition
printmaking methods to create work with layers of meaning and materiality. She
says, “by adding, subtracting, editing and rearranging, and using found images and
collage, my drawings evolve as an organic process. My work investigates the notions
of language, memory, and feminine identity reflecting a personal cultural identity that
shifts with time.”
www.lisafeyen.com
Facebook: @lisafeyenart
Instagram: @lisafeyen_artist
“Nocturne”
Screenprint on Aluminum
$550
HERETAUNGA WOMEN’S CENTRE 33Liz Ross Smith I began painting almost 5 years ago and am a member of the Humanity Painters Group here in Hastings. My paintings are influenced by our natural environment and surroundings here in beautiful Hawkes Bay. I enjoy studying the fine detail in plants and flowers as well as the broad perspective that landscapes present. ‘Spring’ ‘Tribute to Georgia O’Keefe’ Acrylic Acrylic $290 $180 ‘Anchor Me’ COVID 19 Acrylic $100 34
Lynette Holchier
Bio?
‘Bouquet’ ‘English Breakfast’
Painting Painting
$850 $850
HERETAUNGA WOMEN’S CENTRE 35Miranda Chan Miranda Chan is a local artist who started on her painting journey four years ago. Her works focus on figures, still life, and landscapes using watercolours. Miranda says, “painting is not only an experience, but it has given me the courage to continue to grow and challenge myself.” We are delighted Miranda will be exhibiting her work at our Art exhibition and sale in April. Get your opening night tickets at Eventbrite or the Heretaunga Women’s Centre. ‘Bay’ ‘Boat’ TBA TBA ‘Waterfront’ TBA 36
Rachel Jarvis
Rachel Jarvis has loved drawing and painting since she was a child. After working
as a freelance stage designer and props maker in the UK she moved to New Zealand
and settled into an office-based job and regular income. However, since moving to
the Hawkes Bay last year, Rachel has started working full time from home giving her
the time to pursue painting and discover her own style. She says, “I am a passionate
advocate for animal welfare and they often feature in my work.”
‘Best Friend’ ‘See Me’
Painting Painting
$500 $500
HERETAUNGA WOMEN’S CENTRE 37Raven J Dee Raven Dee has always been drawn to art with a focus on photography and has exhibited work in Europe. She is a long term member of the acrylic painting group but also experiments with clay modelling for a 3D affect, and oils. Raven says, “I want my work to be seen as a fun, light-hearted view on life.” ‘Home Sweet Home’ ‘If You Can Dream’ $350 $350 ‘Teddy Bear’s Picnic’ ‘Unnamed’ $350 38
Rayleen Hazelwood
Rayleen Hazelwood has been able to devote more time to her art since retiring from
nursing in 2016. She has been exploring all aspects of art at the Margaret-Mary
Farr Art Studio where she discovered the technique of pencil drawing with acrylic
additions. Rayleen says, “I really find this medium challenging but very satisfying.”
‘Sylvia’ ‘Tui’
Pencil/Acrylic Pencil/Acrylic
$110 $110
HERETAUNGA WOMEN’S CENTRE 39Robyn Watt Robyn Watt has a Teaching Degree and a Bachelor of Fine Art, majoring in Printmaking. Making and teaching Art are her greatest pleasures. She says, “I most often paint 3 or 4 paintings at the same time, working from one to the other as they dry.” It is Robyn’s belief that “if you like an artwork, you just need to know WHY you like it, if it’s the subject matter, the colours or it matches your curtains, then that’s perfectly fine.” Robyn’s preferred medium is acrylics. ‘My Cape Reinga’ ‘My Mount Cook’ Acrylic Acrylic + Texture Medium $45 $55 ‘Oh to be free’ Acrylic + Texture medium $55 40
Sarah Weber
Sarah Weber was given her first camera at the age of 3 and since then has always had
one nearby. She is inspired by nature, especially plants, flowers, and landscapes. Sarah
says, “photography is my art form, it’s how I see life. Beauty is everywhere; studying it
through the lens has made me appreciate it even more.”
‘Fields of Tears’ ‘Time to Shine’
‘Layers of Contemplation’
HERETAUNGA WOMEN’S CENTRE 41Sharon Wrigley Sharon is a local artist working from her studio in Paki Paki. She has a large garden where she finds inspiration for her watercolour, ink and mixed media on paper. Sharon’s stance is about ‘finding freedom’ and creating a narrative for the viewer to use their imagination of the unlimited possibilities to come. She exhibits throughout the North Island. ‘You Never Know Whats Around ‘The Valley’ The Corner’ Mixed Media in reclaimed frame Mixed Media in reclaimed frame $548 $698 ‘Reaching Out’ Mixed Media with resin on birchwood $499 42
Sheryl Eustace
Sheryl Eustace as a Certificate in Fine Arts and a Diploma in Arts & Creativity. She
works mainly with mixed media in a style bordering on the semi-abstract. She says, “I
work in an intuitive manner letting colour and form guide me using various methods
and techniques.” Sheryl is involved in the Art Hawkes Bay Exhibition Group which
holds an annual exhibition for local art groups.
Instagram: @sheryleustace
‘Far Distance Hills’
Cold Wax
‘Sunset’ $200
Mixed Media
$300
‘It’s in the Script’
Acrylic
$200
HERETAUNGA WOMEN’S CENTRE 43Starseed Shadow Dragon
Bio?
‘Calendar’ ‘Dragon Moon’
$260
‘Moon In Lion’ ‘Gluttony’ Spark of the Starseed Book
$120 $220 $25 each
44Te Awhina McGregor
Te Awhina McGregor studied traditional Maori art at Te Wananga-o- Raukawa. Her
work was included in the He Hokinga Mahara exhibition that showcased works by the
course students and tutors at the Mahara Gallery, Waikanae, in 2011.
‘Flamingos’ ‘Flower’
‘Cheetah’
HERETAUNGA WOMEN’S CENTRE 45Valarie Healing Valerie Healing is a long standing member of a Heretaunga Women’s Centre art group. Her favourite medium is acrylics which she finds is an escape into a relaxing space. Focusing on natural subjects Valerie says, “nature continues to open my eyes to all its incredible shades of colour.” We are delighted Valerie will be exhibiting her work at our Art exhibition and sale in April. 46
Verity Pattison
Verity Pattison is based on the East Coast of the North Island. Native fauna and flora
are a major influence on her detailed work which focuses on vibrant colour. Verity has
a degree in Visual Art and Design and her work has been included in both private and
public exhibitions around New Zealand. Her work is currently being exhibited in the
Tennyson Gallery and the Art Shed in Hawke’s Bay.
‘Exotic Flowers’ ‘Huia with Flowers’
Acrylic Acrylic
$780 $680
‘Ruru’
Acrylic
$680
HERETAUNGA WOMEN’S CENTRE 47Verona Nicholson
Verona Nicholson is a local Counsellor who uses art and imagery therapeutically.
She spends her free time making art, treading the boards at community theatres and
writing plays. Her pieces are an exploration of a love for found-object assemblage and
collage and more recently, painting faces.
‘She is not best pleased’ ‘Women with Turban’
$100
‘She of the Ravens’
48Wendy Zerjal
Wendy Zerjal has been “playing with paint” for the last five years or so, especially over
lockdown. She explores different mediums including watercolour, acrylic and has even
painted a fence of flowers in her backyard. Wendy says, “it’s all purely for fun, personal
growth and encouraging myself to notice the world around me in a bit more detail.
Sharing it with others takes a bit of bravery on my part but I like the challenge.”
‘Long Way Home’
$150
HERETAUNGA WOMEN’S CENTRE 49YOUR OUR SUPPORT Proud Supporters of the Heretaunga Women’s Centre
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