NEWS 28 <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>December</strong> 3, <strong>2020</strong> Diverse works showcased By SHELLEY TOPP The Arts in Oxford Galleryisending the year on ahigh note, showcasing the diversework of 24 artists. The SummerShow Community of Creatives is acelebration of the exhibition’s mantra, ‘‘we all helpone another’’ —aconceptportrayed in DavidDawon Choi’s Inhabitants of the Nest. The young awardwinning Koreanborn artist,who now lives in Christchurch, was borndeaf and severelysightimpaired.Hebegan drawing at the age of three to convey his thoughts and feelings. Aftermoving to New Zealand with his familywhen aged nine, David became inspiredbyMaori culture and the naturalworld around him to create the intricate and detailed worksfor which he has become wellknown. The deafblind artist uses aunique technique for drawinghis work, utilising aclosedcircuit television monitor to see what he is doing. David’s artworkwas described as ‘‘very special’’ by Waimakariri District Mayor Dan Gordon, who was aguest speaker at the official exhibition opening in Oxfordlast Saturday. Mr Gordon praised the gallery and the volunteers who run it. ‘‘This gallery is absolutely outstanding,’’ he said.‘‘It is an important part of thiscommunity because it is community driven and has greatleaderswith vision.’’ The gallery’s board of trustees chairwoman, Areta Wilkinson, also thanked the volunteers for their hard work during adifficult year hamperedbyCovid19 restrictions. Telling astory... Englishborn artistPaul Smith, who lives in Kaiapoi,with his acrylic diptych, NeverEndingStory,ondisplay in the exhibition. PHOTOS:SHELLEY TOPP ‘‘We should be really proud that the gallery is stillhere,’’ she said. Its patron, Christchurch artist PhilipTrusttum, said the gallery had experiencedhighsand lows since it was established in2010. ‘‘To still be going is pretty good really.Having agalleryiseasy. Having to run it, that is thekiller,’’he said. The exhibition willrun until January24. Special perspective ... Christchurchartist DavidDawonChoi, centre, with WaimakaririDistrict MayorDan Gordon and the Arts in Oxford Arts Trust Board of Trustees chairwoman, AretaWilkinson, in frontofDavid’s artwork. Mayor pushes for local arts strategy By DAVID HILL The growth of the artsin <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> means the timeisright to develop an artsstrategy, Waimakariri MayorDan Gordon says. The KaiapoiArt Expo has become established as theforemostart event in the district, while the ArtsinOxford Gallery and Rangiora’s Chamber Gallery bothplaytheir partinsupporting a burgeoning arts community,among other initiativesand organisations. The ideafor an arts strategygrewout of a conversationwith KaiapoiTuahiwi Community Board deputy chairwomanand arts advocateJackie Watson, Mr Gordon says. ‘‘She’sinvolvedinalot of things in the community, so shewill be akey partofwhat develops.’’ The council already has an artinpublic places policy,but now wasthe ideal time to support the artscommunityfurther. ‘‘I’m keentopull together allthe organisationsinvolved in the artstocomeupwith an overridingstrategy for us into the future,’’Mr Gordon says. ‘‘Andwe’re looking at having an arts portfolioon thecouncil.’’ Mr Gordon studied art history at university and haslong been an advocate of thearts in thedistrict. ‘‘I’ve beeninvolved in a number of initiatives such as establishingthe Arts in OxfordGalleryand the Kaiapoi Art Expo. ‘‘Theartsare avery a strong area of interest to me.’’ TheKaiapoi ArtExpo wasconceivedfroma conversation between neighbours in Ohoka,he said. ‘‘It’s an ideathat originated when Iwas livinginOhoka—Jackie Watson was my neighbour. ‘‘We encouraged others to getinvolved and it went from beingsomething that we thoughtmightbea oneoff event to beingin its15th year this year.’’ TheKaiapoi ArtExpo revertedtobeing an onlineeventthis year because of Covid19,but planningwas already underway foran inpersonevent next year. Stock up for a weetaSXmaS 6 for $ Single 66 Bottle $12.99 LINDAUER CLASSIC Range 750ml HOT DEAL! $ 19 99 DANIELLE BRUN NV 750ml 2 for $ Single 25 Bottle $14.99 THE NED Range 750ml 2 for $ Single 40 Bottle $21.99 RUABY AKARUA CENTRAL OTAGO Pinot Noir 750ml $ 3 for 99 Single bottle prices vary $ 50 2 for Single Pack $27.99 $ 24 99 each $36.99 each $ 40 2 for SinglePack $21.99 SAWMILLRange 6x330ml Bottles $37.99 each $36.99 each $36.99 each $36.99 each JAMESON, JACK DANIEL’S, GORDON’S Sicilian Lemon, GORDON'S Pink 700ml SMIRNOFF RED NO.21, CORUBAOriginal, BELL’S, GREENALL'S Original, MALIBU,KAHLÚA 1Litre 2x12 $ 40 Packs for Single Pack $22.99 $39.99 each $39.99 each $39.99 each $36.99 each $36.99 each LONG WHITE Range 10 x320ml Cans, 4.5or4.8% SMIRNOFF ICE DOUBLE BLACK & GUARANA, CORUBAORIGINAL DARK & COLA, GORDON’S G&T 12 x250ml Cans,7% GORDON’S PINK GIN &SODA 12 x250ml Cans,4% ASAHI, BECKS, STELLA ARTOIS, TIGER CRYSTAL, TIGER, STEINLAGER PURE, STEINLAGER PURE ULTRA, ISAAC’S CLASSIC APPLE CIDER or ISAAC’S CRISP LOW SUGAR CIDER 12 x330ml Bottles SPEIGHTS SUMMIT ULTRA LOW CARB, SPEIGHTS GMA, LION RED or WAIKATO DRAUGHT 12 x330ml Cans Shop local with AMBERLEY,BARRINGTON,BELFAST,BRIGHTON, BURNSIDE, COLOMBOST, EDGEWARE, ELMWOOD,FERRYMEAD, HALSWELL, HANMER SPRINGS,HORNBY, ILAM, KAIAPOI,LEESTON,LINCOLN,OXFORD,PAPANUI, PEGASUS, SEASIDE Offersend close of trade 13th <strong>December</strong> <strong>2020</strong>,while stockslast.Available at participating stores only.Varietals may vary by store. Limits may apply.Wholesale (otherliquor retailbanners) not supplied. Terms and conditions may apply.Available 30th November -13th <strong>December</strong> <strong>2020</strong> inclusive. Please see www.superliquor.co.nz fordetails. superliquor.co.nz SUP2087_C18
CASCADE Outdoor Lounge ON SALE! 2Seater NOW $ 799 5Piece Balcony Set NOW $ 1<strong>04</strong>9 Coffee Table NOW $ 250 Single Seater NOW $ 375 ALL RIVO ALL JOLIE ALL TIBET ON SALE! ON SALE! ON SALE! Electric Recliner NOW $ 999 5Drawer Tallboy NOW $ 799 6Drawer Lingerie NOW $ 599 2Seater Electric Recliner NOW $ 1799 2Drawer Bedside NOW $ 249 2Drawer Bedside NOW $ 275 3Seater Electric Recliner NOW $ 1999 MIAMI Outdoor Dining ON SALE! 6Drawer Lowboy NOW $ 899 Dining Table –W210 NOW $ 999 Cushion sold separately. 5Drawer Tallboy NOW $ 799 Lazy Susan NOW $ 135 Bench Seat – W190 NOW $ 375 Dining Chair NOW $ 175 Round Dining Table NOW $ 749 perfectfor familydinNers! ON SALE! Montaro Outdoor Lounge Low Dining Set WAS $ 2999 NOW $ 2599 BuyNZMAde! Shop Online Nationwide Delivery Finance Options moresuperdealsonline&instore! THE BIG CHRISTMAS SALE ENDS 17.12.20. Come&checkout ournewSTORE! targetfurniture.co.nz 250 Moorhouse Ave, Christchurch Ph: 0800TARGET (0800 827438) Offers and product prices advertised here expire 17/12/20. Sale excludes Manchester and Accessories.
Change language