February 2023 Newsletter
EXCITING NEW ART
Lake Hauroko
Ross Lee
Oil on canvas
Tēnā koutou
Greetings to all our newsletter subscribers! We hope you’ve been enjoying the summer months despite some of the awful weather that we’ve had in some parts of the country.
We would like to send our love and thoughts to all those impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle. These are challenging times, and sometimes we can only take heart from the tremendous courage, community spirit and resilience that we see around us. We will come through this.
Don’t miss the Ross Lee solo exhibition
For your viewing pleasure, we have the honour of exhibiting some of the finest artwork from Ross Lee’s private collection. Ross is an outstanding New Zealand landscape artist and it is rare for his work to be exhibited as a collection. He has sold work nationally and overseas and is a multi-award winning artist. Join us Friday 17 March at 5:30pm for the opening. Drinks and nibbles will be available. The exhibition will run until 2 April. R.S.V.P info@proteanart.co.nz or scan the bar code above.
Moving to a New Space!
Protean Art Gallery is moving from our current premises at the end of April. We are currently scoping new premises and will keep you updated with our new address. We’re excited about the prospect of setting up in a new space and the new possibilities that will come with it. There will be a three to four month stand down period over winter while we set up the new gallery. Our shop page will still be running with stunning artwork available for sale.
We’ve loved having a vibrant art gallery in Tahunanui and have received great feedback from locals and visitors to our region. If you’d like to find out more about our plans, please feel free to pop in the gallery for a chat.
Tips and tricks
For art at home
How to look after your art
1. Keep your artworks out of direct sunlight. Your artwork might have a protective layer of varnish/resin, but it is still possible for it to crack or fade if subjected to bright sunlight for long periods of time.
2. Do not lean anything against the surface. Objects near an artwork may not seem sharp, but it is always surprising what will cause a scratch. Prevent accidents and store your artworks away from anything that might press against the surface.
3. Dust your artworks with a clean, soft rag occasionally to prevent dust buildup. Don’t use cleaning products or water! Some artworks may require additional care, in these cases the artists will provide additional care instructions for your artwork.
4. Hang your artworks away from very busy and possibly messy areas. Over time, artworks can accumulate a thin layer of dust and pollutants, airborne grime from cooking oils, particles from smoking and insect specks. If there is a place to display your piece away from these things, or where it will be somewhat less exposed, try to position it there.
5. Wrap your artwork well if you plan to transport it. Be sure to put a heavy piece of cardboard over the front and back to protect it. Then bubble wrap and place in a suitable heavy cardboard box. Rough handling can damage both the painting and the frame so pack it securely. We recommend using an insured professional for packing and transporting works.
6. Try to avoid subjecting your artworks to extreme changes in atmosphere. Avoid excessive dryness, humidity, heat or cold. All of these conditions can affect the state of your artwork in a negative way (canvas puckering, paint cracking, wood warping etc.).
7. Do not cover artworks with plastic for long periods of time. If there is humidity in the air, they may start to grow mold. Cotton sheets are best for keeping dust away.
8. Check the condition of your artworks periodically.
9. If your artwork does get damaged, don’t fix it yourself. Contact a gallery for a referral or look up a qualified conservator. Amateur repairs can reduce the value of your artwork drastically.
With thanks and acknowledgment to Lightworx Gallery for this information.
Events to look out for…
Friday 17 March 5:30 - 7:30pm Ross Lee Solo Exhibition
Feedback
Do let us know if there is a certain style of art you are interested in and would be keen to see in the gallery. We love to hear your feedback.
Look forward to seeing you soon.
Warm wishes,
Sue and Erin Roughton
Meet the owners
We (Sue and Erin Roughton) are the owners of Protean Art Gallery. Thank you for taking the time to read our newsletter.
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