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Elliot Mason (2)

(b. 1987)

Peaceful Man 2010
Gesso, acrylic and indian ink on canvas
1030mm x 1030mm (framed)

As it should be (Mauao) 2011
Acrylic on canvas
800mm x 800mm (framed)

Elliot Mason was born in Tauranga and is the grandson of George Harrison, founder of Harrisons Gallery, Tauranga. He has a Bachelor of Media Arts, University of Waikato and was the founder and director of Zeus Gallery, Tauranga from 2013-2018.

His work is a stylised reflection of the natural world. He uses rhythmic, organic and geometric forms that are broken down into simple motifs. These can be turned into patterns, replicated and then contoured over blended gradients that represent land, waves, clouds and living beings. He creates patterns that represent the environment they portray, stretched and repeated like fractals multiplying into the distance to create perspective and depth.

You can learn more about this artist at: www.elliotmasonart.co.nz or follow him on Instagram @elliotmason_

Peaceful Man purchased from Harrisons Gallery, Tauranga

As it should be (Mauao) purchased from a private collector

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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