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"Art Box Gallery is a friendly, inspiring, not so little square loft tucked away behind the main shops in Papanui. There is easy parking and a very friendly welcome. If you want some space to be inspired by some really good art - go and treat yourself. Relax, enjoy and be reminded about the Beauty of Life again". J Montgommery
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 Jenny Cooper has illustrated the first World War story of 'Le Quesnoy' which has been written by Glyn Harper and published by Puffin 2012. Jenny is an accomplished childrens' illustrator and artist and we are very proud of her. During the royal visit of Kate and William to New Zealand with baby George this week, a number of books have been gifted including this one, a 32 page fully illustrated story book. Jenny appeared on TV One at the weekend and her usual bubbly personality sung out. She has provided illustrations for numerous books over the years and more recently 'Do Your Ears Hang Low' which she presented with The Topp Twins. Congratulations Jenny - we think you are amazing. You can read more about Jenny on our 'Our Artists' page.
Le Quesnoy: The story of the town New Zealand saved by Glyn Harper, illustrated by Jenny Cooper (Puffin, 2012)  Excuse me for 'blowing my own trumpet' but I'm on top of the world as out of the blue on Monday night I was awarded the Premier Prize at the 50th annual Ashburton Society of Arts !!!! Out of over 550 entries and there were many lovely pieces, Neil Roberts the judge ( A Christchurch Art Valuer) said my work was chosen for its harmony, simplicity and that it was commanding on the wall. Here I am with my two pieces, the top one was the winner. Thanks to the Ashburton Trust for their generous prize and the Somerset grocer for the hamper and to all the volunteers who put months into planning and organizing this amazing show. The show is on until May 2nd at the Ashburton art gallery in Baring Square so would love you to go and take a look.
 Yet another of our talented artists at Art Box Gallery has held a hugely successful art exhibition locally. Award winning Sandra Duncan's outstanding drawings and paintings of human life in all its glory and sadness were beautifully displayed for her recent opening at Chamber Gallery in the Rangiora library. A large gathering of friends and art lovers attended the opening as well as her art tutors, Dean Johnstone, John Turner and Margaret Hudson-Were. We are proud to have Sandy's wonderful artwork at Art Box so come and view it soon and then go for a drive before 1st May to Rangiora to see the exhibition. The title of the work is an indication of Sandra's total immersion in her creativity, forgoing the mundane to concentrate on the more important things in life. The artworks will make you laugh and cry at the same time. Congratulations Sandy!
Image taken of Sandra Duncan with Brian Hoult, the exhibition organiser. |
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