Along with 38 Kapiti artists, we have combined forces to produce an outstanding exhibition.

It’s well worth a visit.
Think reinvented artworks like recycled Golden Syrup tins transformed into a saint’s robes, carved flowing Oamaru stone birds, paua embedded lighthouses made from Kapiti driftwood, a richly coloured ceramic rendition of an old Southward’s car, chain maille and steampunk jewellery, delicate and haunting Italian inspired handmade masks, abstract and realistic paintings, wood and glass creations plus more delightful works.

Emerging and renowned artists include Alan Wehipeihana, Debbie Pointon, Bodhi Vincent, Wendy Masters, May Iremonger, Sonia Savage, Jan Waterfield, Vinny Thompson, John and Edna Stuart, Phil Quinn, George Thompson, Olinka Heath, Kimbra, Donna Clarke Taylor, Joan Coleman and me.

The plan is that this may become a biannual event, with Hutt artists invading our shores next year.

The Odlin Gallery is open from 10am to 4pm daily at 9 Myrtle Street, Lower Hutt (a stone’s throw from the Dowse).

 “The Kapiti Invasion” exhibition runs until 12 May with free admission.

Sunday 24 June 2.30pm - Beautiful music from the Aroha String Quartet at the Memorial Hall accompanied by paintings by Dana and Shirley Sutton and mulled wine!

Four of us have teamed up to present our work at the Artelier Gallery at Lindale just a few kms north of Paraparaumu.  Two of us are from Kapiti, one from Wellington and the fourth comes originally from France but has fallen in love with New Zealand’s natural beauty. So you’ll be treated to European inspired works by Shirley Sutton and Dana Jackson and Kiwi inspired works including butterflies by Héloïse. Molly Barclay brings us roses, mountain landscapes and birds.

 You should be able to recognize all of the subject matter even if some of it is a bit quirky.

I have gone mad on cats and aslo had some fun turning some images of cows and castles and poizza into clocks. Our Kapiti Mayor purchased one at the opening.

If you are keen on a bit more abstraction there is a huge array of styles, colours and concepts on display in the rest of the gallery created by the regular Artel artists.

Now showing at the Artelier Gallery, Lindale Tourist Centre just a few kms north of Paraparaumu.
The exhibition has been extended until 29 February.

Come along and let us know what you think.

Until 23 October 2011 - 10am to 4pm daily

You can find Dana's work amongst 300 other paintings from all over NZ.
Great variety from total realism to wild abstracts there - something for every art lover and profits go towards supporting local art projects including a competition and exhibition for under 20 year olds next February.

Have a cruise up the Kapiti Coast and have a look!
Entry by gold coin

Sunday 16 October 2012

Dana will be doing acrylic demonstrations from 10.30am to around 3pm at the Academy.
Come along for a catch up or a chat.
Wellington's fabulous any day!

Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington
Until 10 October
Exhibiting with dozens of other watercolourists.
Framed and unframed works.
Great variety and a lovely show all for sale.
Demos every day from 12noon to 2pm.