The Arts of Illustration - NZ’s book illustrators exhibition opens in Auckland

Kevin Chapman (Upstart Press)  writes:

A new exhibition opened last night in Auckland showing the work of some of NZ’s book illustrators. Parnell’s Railway Street Studios fed drinks to a large crowd that came out to see the work of Donovan Bixley, Stephanie Thatcher, Diana Pearl, Amy McKinnon and Sara Mutande. 

A very good cross-section of illustrative styles are represented and the works, which range from original pencil drawings through prints to acrylic on canvas, are all for sale. Prices range from $35 to $1200.

Fiona Cable, owner of the studio said “Illustrators do not simply provide literal depictions of what a text describes. Rather, they create a world, sometimes telling additional stories with images that add another dimension to the text. It’s time for Illustrators to have an opportunity to shine.”

The exhibition continues until the 15^th of May, and I would urge all those who love books to go along, have a look, and think about taking   home one of the artworks.