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An In-ART-iculate blog - musings, inspirations and gallery ganders from The Upstairs Gallery and our Whanau
Finalists from our 2018 Emerging Artist Award
Emerging Artist Award 2019 - Listen!
With a new theme of Listen, we once again connect with mental health and invite emerging artists to enter for 2019.
Details will be published soon!
Read moreA cinematic gem and enjoyable movie with captivating visuals.
Please join us in the Seminar Room - Level 1 in Lopdell House on Wednesday 15th August at 7.40pm. Tickets are $10 and available from inside The Upstairs Gallery.
Read moreJohn has a special interest in the area of empathy and will lead an interactive, open discussion.
John completed his accreditation with GENOS in Emotional Intelligence and will explore the concept of empathy in a world where it is becoming a lost quality, introducing ways to increase our empathy for others in our day to day and work lives.
This year our theme is.........*drum rolls please* PAPER PLATES!!! that we provide. You can pick up from the gallery along with an entry form anytime from now - 10am - 4pm, 7 days a week.
Read moreSteve Cascalheira is a graphic artist based in West Auckland. Working in a range of styles and mediums, Steve's work ranges from detailed silkscreen prints, sketching to bright and bold pop art paintings.
After being diagnosed with a brain tumour 2 years ago and having undergone brain surgery shortly after that, Steve found it extremely difficult to focus on computer work for long periods of time. Steve was told to try using his artistic ability as a tool for recovery.
He started to draw, and paint more often, and took it upon himself to ‘get better’ if ever anyone ever wanted to ‘find a silver lining’ this would be it....
Bonnie is a Visual Artist specialising in mixed media collage.
During her studies, Bonnie developed her unique series of pattern animal art works that has quickly become her signature style. She incorporates old sewing patterns and her own hand made collage papers in her art works to create original pieces.
She has a keen interest in graphic text and languages and uses them to add an interesting multicultural element to her work. Texture, Bright colours and humour with an emphasis on the ridiculous are also repeating themes within her body of work.
Read moreInternationally acclaimed photographers and creatives Mark Carter, Craig ‘CPL’ Levers, Brent Courtney and Terry Williams-Willcock are opening a new gallery exhibit ON DEATH ROW from 13 April – 6 May, 2018 at the Upstairs Gallery, Lopdell House, Titirangi.
The collaboration unites fine art with a mission of environmental conservation to highlight the beauty of the Waima landscape, the scars it leaves our next generation and the documenting of rare native species as they face extinction from both kauri dieback and industrial development.
Read moreAfter the success of Graham Young's book Lazy Days the gallery is delighted to showcase new works for a second consecutive book. Quintessentially kiwi, delight in Graham's photorealistic images of old sheds, caravans and beach scenes. New works on display.
Justin Venes is a UK artist who has painted 'as a hobby' using his art as a healing tool for his own mental illness. Strikingly realistic portraits from photographer Steve McCurry as well as a hauntingly beautiful image of a young Maori woman, painted especially for our exhibition. Justin manages to capture the models soul on canvas.
Read moreShirley Collinson inspired young and old with her exhibition titled Quantum in March 2017.
The Upstairs Gallery is thrilled to have her back with a brand new collection of work.
At 98 years old she continues to paint everyday and this show promises to surprise us once again with her individual style, love of colour and the Universe.
Read moreOur annual members summer show which runs from 8th of december until 14th january
Members include up to 2 works, with affordable pieces, priced for the general public. Mediums include artwork, a mixture of paintings, sculptures and objects.
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There is no right or wrong way to write your bio - it is after all your biography. There is however a traditional way to write an artist's biography that some seasoned galleries and art connoisseurs would expect to see. If writing it in a more informal way to let your personality shine through feels like a better way for you, then that could be more appropriate though. First figure out who it is that will be reading it and what you think they might want to read - then answer a few of these questions.
Read moreCombining the ethereal quality of light with the materiality of paint and form, Hall fuses traditional techniques of painting with the science and colour of physical light.
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Anna Leyland is a contemporary New Zealand artist (full-time since 2012). Utilising pattern making and symbolism, her works are a contemporary conversation about Aotearoa and the beauty of multiculturalism, which is so prevalent in the 'Land of the Long White Cloud'.
Read moreBy re-using under-valued resources for creating her design pieces, she's aiming to highlight the relationship with our at risk environment. Ronja is particularly passionate about re-purposing discarded items and materials, and turning them into meaningful objects of desire.
Read moreMy vision as an artist is to celebrate the beauty in our natural environment. I believe we have a connection with nature and I strive to tell that story through my work.
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Part of a joint exhibition with husband and wife duo John + Shirley Beveridge - a gorgeous couple in their 80's. Black and white photography by John with life drawings by Shirley.
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Jo Tricker
Meet Jo Tricker.
Jo uses kilnforming and flameworking techniques to make a variety of beautiful glass objects- both functional and decorative. Her inspiration comes from travel, books, music, dance, her children and her family history.
Read moreChildren are encouraged to visit The Upstairs Gallery in Titirangi, Auckland because exposing them to art and creativity from an early age is so important!
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