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Doreen McNeill (2)

(b. 1929)

Ambiguous 1, Ambiguous 2
Acrylic on paper
435mm x 800mm (framed)

Decisions
Acrylic on wood
640mm x 640mm (framed)

Doreen McNeill moved to New Zealand in 1987 and lives in Tauranga. Doreen celebrated her 90th birthday this year and continues to paint with passion and gusto. Her work is exhibited in galleries throughout New Zealand. In 2014, Doreen was a finalist in the Molly Morpeth Art Awards and was a winner at the Miles Art Awards - Friends of the Gallery Award.

While not based on any particular geographical feature, the underlying inspiration for Doreen’s artwork comes from the basic elements representing nature. Doreen paints in acrylics and builds up layers of exquisite colour to give the work depth and a vibrant sense of texture.

You can learn more about this artist at: www.doreenmcneill.co.nz or follow her on Instagram @doreen.mcneill

Artworks purchased from Lightwaves Gallery, Mount Maunganui

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Thank you Ray Dumble, Tauranga Airport for giving the Chrysalis Collection the opportunity to share our works by Bay of Plenty artists.
We’re looking forward to our final exhibition of the collection - just making the final touches! Exhibiting Tonight,  Thursday 5/11 4-7pm at Goddard Centre. 
Auction on Friday 6/11 - visit www.chrysaliscollection.co.nz for more details. #artcollector #bayofplentynz #contemporaryart #artexhibition #artauction #nzart
Zephyr 6, Whangaparapara, Great Barrier Island, 2011  was painted by Richard Smith, a Tauranga local who has been painting full-time since 2001, with influences ranging from US artist Edward Hopper to NZ artist Peter McIntyre. 

#artcollectors #bayofplenty #nzart #greatbarrierisland #whangaparapara #fordzephyr #bluecar
Decisions by abstract artist, Doreen McNeill, is a bright pop of colour!  Now 91, Doreen continues to paint with passion, gusto and skill as seen by her selection as a finalist in the 2020 Miles Art Awards. 

The underlying inspiration comes from the basic elements representing nature. Doreen builds up layers of exquisite colour to give the work depth and a vibrant sense of texture. #artcollectors #bayofplenty #nzart #contemporaryart #abstract art
La Moana (Ocean Current) 1974 by Elizabeth Kyle Grainger is one of the older works in our collection. In the 1970s, Grainger, of European descent, was inspired by Māori traditions and created paintings that referenced Māori motifs and iconography
Our members have loved hanging Peter Cramond’s figurative work ‘The Fisherman’s Story’ in their homes and it was a popular work at our 2019 exhibition. 
A painter, sculptor and environmental advocate.
We’re pleased to present the final exhibition of the Chrysalis Collection 4-7pm Thursday 5/11 followed by a private auction on Friday 6/11. Please contact us via www.chrysaliscollection.co.nz to receive an invitation to register for the auction. #artcollectors #bayofplentyartists #nzart #contemporaryart #downtowntauranga