Southern Destinations:: April 07, 2022

SOUTHERN HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS AUTUMN-WINTER 2022 CROMWELL | 19
OCTA Gallery
A ‘good old’ bricks and mortar gallery,
celebrating ten successful years without
a website or social media presence.
Director, Chris de Jong, brings extensive
knowledge, enthusiasm and experience
in art and education into the gallery,
celebrating the work of artists he
regards himself fortunate to represent.
As part of the ever-changing display at
OCTA you will find prints and paintings
by artists such as Kathryn Madill,
Euan Macleod, Inge Doesburg, Peter
Cleverley and Gail de Jong. In addition,
on show, there is usually a range of
original prints by Ralph Hotere, Pat
Hanly, Marilynn Webb, Nigel Brown,
Michel Tuffery, Philip Beadle, Kelvin
Mann, Jo Ogier, Gregory O’Brien,
John Pule, Tony Fomison and other
noteworthy individuals.
Three-dimensional work includes
ceramics by Jim Cooper, Blue Black,
Suzanne Butson, Yannick Fourbet, and
John Stroomer’s pots complete with
extraordinary crystalline glazes.
You will find a surprising range of
Modern European Art in the gallery with
limited edition lithographs by Picasso,
Braque, Chagall, Rouault, Matisse, Miro,
Tapies……, which were mostly printed
by the famed ‘Freres Mourlot’, in Paris,
during the early and mid-20th Century
As well as paintings, prints and ceramic
pieces there are a number of art books
and publications of historical interest
available for sale. OCTA Gallery and
Workshop is located at 71 Melmore
Terrace in Cromwell’s Historic Precinct
and welcomes visitors daily from 10am-
4pm. www.cromwellheritageprecinct.
co.nz
Objects of Art: custom
creations
Hidden in the heart of Cromwell
Heritage Precinct, the workshop of Les
Riddell is a wonderland of handcrafted
jewellery, art objects and curios.
Aptly touting the name Objects of Art,
everything found in the gallery has a
one off, creative appeal. Whether it is
constructed from gold, silver bone or
stone, there is something for everyone.
Custom made work is only limited to
your imagination.
Many a customer has entered with the
trepidation of receiving a rustic root
canal. While much of the equipment is
related to that found in dental venues,
Les assures his visitors that though
he can offer a long slow root canal,
trying on an array of glittering rings
will be much more satisfying. After all,
the Murrell cottage once stood as the
simultaneous office of the local dental
clinic, watchmakers and mayoral seat,
all held by the talented Mr Murrell. After
120 years, Les has brought the cottages
use full circle, though he has yet to run
for mayor. A pretty clever fellow, we
wouldn’t put it past him.
Stop in on your visit to the Heritage
Precinct. You will be inspired by the
jewellery on display and be able to view
it all in the making through the gallery
windows! PH: 03 445 3094
www.objects-of-art.co.nz
Hullabaloo Artspace – the Heart of Contemporary Art
A boutique gallery in the Cromwell
Heritage Precinct on the shores of Lake
Dunstan, Hullabaloo Artspace is well
worth a visit. An artist run Gallery, it has
been operating for close to twenty
years. The quality of work explains why
it has a high reputation for consistently
providing the public with an interesting
selection of contemporary original
art. Included in the mix of established
successful artists are painters,
printmakers, photographers, mixed
media and ceramicists.
You can find sculptures made from
cable ties, paintings of farm animals
with attitude, landscapes interpretive
of the region, classical or funky pottery,
serene black and white photographs,
collaged images made from tea
bag paper, paintings on aged metal,
portraits of local identities, and more
works displaying an exciting diversity of
materials and ideas.
As well there is always one of the
friendly artists on site to share their
knowledge with visitors.
Visit us online at www.hullabalooartists.
co.nz/all-art-work
Old Cromwell Town Art
Art Gallery & Workshop
Specialising in works on paper
OCTA Gallery, according to many of its visitors, is considered quite
unique in this part of the world. Operating from a historic building in
Cromwell’s Heritage Precinct, Central Otago, it provides a living art
space, showcasing limited edition original prints and an eclectic mix
of art work created by renowned national and international artists.
During the last few years, OCTA Gallery has established a reputation
for the quality of its diverse, eclectic, and interesting works, as well
as the excellent service it provides.
Its directors, Gail and Chris de Jong look forward to your visit and
are keen to share their extensive knowledge and experience as
professional artists and educators.
Phone 027 231 7503 | Email octa@artlover.com
hullabaloo
art space
Contemporary
artists collective
showcasing a variety
of creative disciplines
Visit us at
Cromwell
Heritage Precinct
Central Otago
027 600 7106
www.hullabalooart.co.nz
info@hullabalooart.co.nz