The Original Art Sale 07

Phew - I finally finished the last two of my 6 pieces and delivered all my work safely to the Telstra Clear Stadium in Manukau. The exhibition/sale runs for only 3 days next weekend from next Friday 31 August until Sunday 2 September, so put the date in your diary now!

With a new larger venue the sale promises to be bigger and better this year. It is a little further to travel for Auckland city folk but will hopefully encourage new buyers and art lovers. I can't wait to check out the other work that will be exhibited - it's going to be fun!

Hope to see you there! Here's the lowdown:

Gala Charity Preview Evening:
Thursday 30 August 2007, 7pm - 9pm
Proceeds to The South Auckland Health Foundation
Tickets $45, available from the TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre or email The Original Art Sale for more information

Sale Dates:
Friday 31 August 2007 * 10am - 5pm
Friday 31 August 2007 * 6pm - 9pm - ($15 includes a glass of wine)
Saturday 1 September 2007 * 10am - 6pm
Sunday 2 September 2007 * 11am - 4pm

Entry Price:
Adults - $10 / Students/Seniors - $8 / Children - free
Friday Evening - $15 (includes a glass of wine)
Tickets include free parking

Sale Details:
"The Original Art Sale is one of the largest sales of art ever held in New Zealand and is now back for a third year in a new home. Several thousand pieces of art, sourced from across the New Zealand art community will be available at the massive 3 day event.

'The Sale' appeals to everyone from first time buyers to existing collectors wanting to spot fresh new talent. With prices ranging from $100 - $5000 our aim is to make original art accessible to all who wish to own it. The art supermarket concept is purposely designed to present a wide range of styles and mediums to satisfy every possible taste..."

More info here

ArTea Party Jun07 Photos

Better late then never!

Photography by IRW Scott & Tom Woods (edited by Racheblue)

Search For Global Green Homes

From: Inhabitat, 16Aug07

"Attention Green Designers And Green Homeowners!

If you live in or have designed a clean green eco-machine, we want to hear from you!

At the upcoming West Coast Green Show in San Francisco (Sept 20th-22nd), Inhabitat’s Jill Fehrenbacher and Emily Pilloton will be giving an interactive presentation on Green Home Design, and we are looking to showcase global examples of the best of the best of sustainable residential design. We know we have a lot creative, smart and accomplished readers out there who own or have designed green homes, and we want to hear from you! Inhabitat is looking for stunning examples of green homes demonstrating energy efficiency, sustainable and reclaimed materials, innovative daylighting or solar systems, and of course, beautiful design.

If we choose your home to showcase, you will be featured on Inhabitat (reaching our audience of 15,000+ readers per day), as well as in our upcoming presentation at West Coast Green (Jill and Emily will be speaking on Friday, September 21st, at 2:00 pm)."

More info and submission instructions here

The Canary Project

The Canary Project (Sayler and Morris) have produced a series of awesome photographs depicting the effects of climate change and global warming on our planet. Some of these moving photos have been displayed in 12 foot advertisements on the side of buses in Denver as well as in an exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Denver.

The idea is to help bring home the fact that climate change is not just a problem for future generations but is happening now. Hopefully it will inspire us all to take some responsibility for positive change. Further exhibitions, billboards and a book are planned. More info here.

Source: Abigail, Inhabitat, 14Aug07

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Second Time Around Exhibition

Second Time Around / Lost and Found

"An exhibition of art made from found and recycled objects. The aim of this show is to promote re-cycling and a more creative approach to waste recycling. The exhibition has been generously funded by the North Shore City Council's Waste Wise division"

Tue 14 Aug to Sat 1 Sept 2007
Mairangi Arts Centre
20 Hastings Road, Mairangi Bay, North Shore, Auckland NZ

Painting by Racheblue - Photography by Tom Woods Copyright 2007

Medium:
Acrylic paint, plastic bottles, plastic bottle caps, beer bottle caps & mixed media on salvaged wood block (from an in-organic collection)

‘Greenwash’ is a commentary on polluting companies who have altered their image and advertising to focus on so-called ‘green’ credentials whilst continuing to take advantage of our planet’s resources

The plastic and metal components represent factories of polluting industries covered in the greenwash of hyperbole or superficial efforts to appear sustainable

This piece further reflects some of the advertising used by such companies - certain oil and car manufacturers - which is designed to appear bright, colourful and playful - a pretty child like fantasy with little substance

Designed and made by Racheblue - Photography by Tom Woods Copyright 2007

Medium:
Pre-loved garments (recycled denim skirt and viscose skirt lining), salvaged curtain fabric swatches, various threads and ribbon

This bag is NOT:
Generic / Disposable / Made by a machine / Made in a sweatshop by an unnamed worker / Supporting an unfair trade system / Made of plastic / Adding to your carbon footprint

This bag is:
Unique / Designed to be used again and again / Designed and carefully hand-stitched / Lovingly crafted by Racheblue for bluAngeldesigns / Made locally from local resources / From a sustainable source / A step in the right direction

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