Each month Square Edge hosts artists’ exhibitions in our three beautiful gallery spaces. Exhibitions are accepted as part of a proposal process. If you are interested in exhibiting here at Square Edge please submit a proposal by the due date. Our team review submissions once a year and plan our yearly exhibition schedule. We accept proposals from artists in any media, are open to discussion, and love diversity! You can read about our process, what we offer and the costs involved, and view the online form here:
Mike Delany | Manawatū Sunsets
I am an impressionist painter who aims to present only what is necessary, and so play with energy, size, shape and colour in my exploration of a scene.
Reduction of complex issues to essential concepts was core to my previous career as a teacher. I continue this approach in this Sunset series where I search for the essence of each land and skyscape. Rather than just presenting the viewer with a final image I have recorded the various stages of my reflections.
Hence, images are presented in order of painting and generally move from the original scene, to the energy contained, to the forms within and finally to colour reductions, each image attempting to capture the essence of the sunset.
Philip Holmes
In 2021 I was funded by Creative New Zealand to paint a portrait of Rangitane whahine Ereni Te Awe Awe. After being on display at Square Edge Community Arts and in the library during history week the painting was gifted it to the city of Palmerston North.
When the painting was officially handed over to the city it was suggested by the mayor Grant Smith and Rangitane iwi members that I paint more portraits of important historical figures. People who were involved in the creation of the city of Palmerston North such as Te Peeti Te Awe Awe, George Snelson and Louisa Snelson among others.
MS Art Group | ARC
The MS Art Group is a group of artists who meet weekly in a supportive environment, we are linked by Multiple Sclerosis. As a group, we have been meeting for 16 years. We have been fortunate to have the support of tutors Lorna Van der Lijn (who beganthe group), and more recently Dr. Rom Rudski, who meets with us each month. In the past 12 months Rom has focused on New Zealand art, taking examples from from various artists. This is reflected in some of the works displayed.