Although we cannot currently provide live events, the centre for the book is pleased to be able to at least offer pointers to online options for sustaining those craving a regular dose of book history to inoculate the mind. His paintings of the central otago landscape and the wider south island are. To learn more about the artist and his work we recommend reading the montana award winning book the art of grahame sydney 2000. Jan 08, 2015 empty and silent are not negatives for central otago painter grahame sydney, whose past four decades of work have been collected in a new book. Grahame sydneys central otago grahame sydney book buy. Grahame is well known for his environmental activism and is currently a spokesperson for the save central campaign to prevent large scale wind farms from dominating the central otago landscape. Colourart illustrated, frenchfold dustjacket nominally edgeworn only. His paintings of the central otago landscape and the wider south island are known and loved by large numbers of new zealanders at home and abroad, and have become touchstones that reflect the dept. Aug 21, 2010 from childhood drawings of disney characters in the 1950s, through to the large majestic landscapes of otago forty years onward, grahame sydneys passion for painting has never diminished. Grahame sydney, one of new zealands most successful contemporary painters, has made the region his own and has been in the fortunate and unusual position of being able to make a. Has grahame sydney fallen out of favour with nzs art. Central otago contemporary artists cinematography seattle skyline new art monument valley new zealand sydney old things.
Grahame charles sydney onzm born 1948 is a new zealand artist, based in the south island region of central otago. Grahame sydney is a significant new zealand painter and draughtsman. A comprehensive survey of sydney s enormously varied body of work, including not only the iconic central otago paintings, but also still lifes and portraits in a variety of media. Mar 12, 2012 from childhood drawings of disney characters in the 1950s, through to the large majestic landscapes of otago forty years onward, grahame sydneys passion for painting has never diminished. A classic for years to come, this title is a spectacular photographic celebration of the heart of the otago province. From sprawling landscapes and passing cloudscapes to poignant portraits, sydney captures both the raw beauty of. Anyone can take wonderful photographs in the antarctic because the place is so. Boundaries, people and places of central otago by brian turner, godwit, 2015. Marshall and sydney met through a mutual friend, central otago writer brian turner. Image grahame sydney artist grahame sydney looks out on silence.
Jul 29, 2018 many of the poems are odes to the south island, but others traverse the country theres a whole section devoted to family and friends. Nov 12, 2011 grahame sydney left is one of new zealand s major artists, best known for his glorious landscapes of central otago. Penguin books has described this photograph coffee table book as a classic for years to come, this is a spectactular photographic celebration of the heart of the otago province. Grahame charles sydney onzm born 1948 is a new zealand artist, based in the south. Since beginning his professional art life in 1974 he has worked as a painter in egg tempera, oil and watercolour, printmaker etching and lithography, photographer and writer. Grahame sydneys central otago is a spectacular photographic celebration of the heart of the otago province. Discover book depositorys huge selection of grahamesydney books online. Owen invited long time friend and central otago stalwart, grahame sydney, to complement the poetry in view from the south with a selection of his photographs. Grahame sydney is one of nzs major artists, best known for his glorious landscapes of central otago. The otago central rail trail is ideal for easy pace cyclists. Grahame sydney is one of new zealands most celebrated and loved artists, best known for his dramatic paintings of central otago, where he lives. This beautifully illustrated book is the first comprehensive study of the enormously varied body of work by central otago, new zealandbased painter, printmaker, artist and photographer, grahame sydney, born 1948 in dunedin, new zealand. Paintings 19742014 is a major retrospective survey of paintings from sydneys 40year career as an artist.
From sprawling landscapes and passing cloudscapes to poignant portraits this book captures both the raw beauty of the area and isolation of its inhabitants. The department of conservation bought the line in 1993, three years after the last train ran. Penguin books has described this photograph coffee table book as a classic for years to come, this is a spectactular photographic celebration of the heart of. Otago central rail trail was new zealands first, opened in february 2000. His paintings of the central otago landscape and the wider south island are known and loved by large numbers of new zealanders at home and abroad, and have become touchstones that reflect the depth of feeling many people have for this country. Grahame sydney paintings 19742014 standard edition. Aug 26, 2018 the poetry showcased in view from the south was fortunate to be enhanced and enlivened by grahames images, he said. At the time, sydney said henderson house was a fabulous piece of new zealand architecture and the project had restored the home as close as we can manage it, to ernest plischke. Empty and silent are not negatives for central otago painter grahame sydney, whose past four decades of work have been collected in a new book. Life, landscapes explored in view from the south otago.
Marlborough book festival grahame sydney marlborough. His art depicts the landscapes, and the characteristics of the human impact on otago s remote and wild natural beauty. When youre a regionalist, southofthewaitakicentral otago man like me, the books mean your audience isnt just confined to those boundaries. Paintings 19742014 is a major retrospective survey of paintings from sydney s 40year career as an artist. The antarctic is a place of absences rather than presences, something that resonates with grahame sydney. This is the southern continent viewed very much through the eyes of a meticulous painter. Cambrian is home to new zealand artist grahame sydney who has captured many of central otagos iconic landscapes in his painting and photography. Sydney, grahame with findley, michael, turner, brian, jones. Your otago central rail trail holiday starts today with one of the bike it now. Grahame sydney, reg graham, michael findlay, belinda jones, brian turner. From sprawling landscapes and passing cloudscapes to poignant portraits, sydney captures both the raw beauty of the area and the isolation of its inhabitants. Grahame sydneys central otago, grahame sydney shop online.
This book contains over 200 paintings from sydneys 40year career, including all of his bestknown landscapes, his figure paintings, and his highly distinctive paintings of buildings and. Boundaries, people and places of central otago wilderlife. Grahame sydney interviewed by the nz listener jonathan. Grahame sydney left is one of new zealand s major artists, best known for his glorious landscapes of central otago. Many of the poems are odes to the south island, but others traverse the country theres a whole section devoted to family and friends. Oct 18, 2008 the antarctic is a place of absences rather than presences, something that resonates with grahame sydney. From childhood drawings of disney characters in the 1950s, through to the large majestic landscapes of otago forty years onward, grahame sydneys passion for painting has never diminished.
Paintings 19742014 is a retrospective survey of paintings from. He is best known for his magnificent landscapes of central otago, many of which hang. Photography grahame sydneys central otago paper plus. Grahame will speak with journalist mike white about his early artistic efforts, his remarkable parents, the miraculous meeting that launched his career, his life in central otago, and the landscapes there that hes fought to save. A classic for years to come, grahame sydney s central otago is a spectacular photographic celebration of the heart of the otago province. Grahame sydney is one of new zealands major artists, famous for his quintessential and exquisitely rendered paintings of central otago and the south. May 20, 2017 the next book, the art of grahame sydney, won three montana awards in 2000 and also went to four reprints unimaginable. He is also an acclaimed photographer and writer, has published numerous books, and collaborated with writers such as brian turner, vincent osullivan and owen marshall. His work spans four decades, and he has authored or been the subject of five books. Sydney is also a talented, highly regarded photographer. His art depicts the landscapes, and the characteristics of the human impact on otagos remote and wild natural beauty.
The poetry showcased in view from the south was fortunate to be enhanced and enlivened by grahames images, he said. The next book, the art of grahame sydney, won three montana awards in 2000 and also went to four reprints unimaginable. Working in oils, watercolours, egg tempera, etchings and lithographs, his paintings have been widely exhibited and are held in private and public collections around the world. Grahame sydneys antarctica 2008 and grahame sydneys central otago 2011. Penguin books has described this photograph coffee table book as a classic for years to come, this is a spectactular. The books tell the origins of the work, where we come from and what. Grahame sydney is one of new zealands senior artists, best known for his landscapes of central otago. This 304 page hardback in slipcase features over 200 paintings and.
His practice extends beyond landscapes however, and this book also reveals. The minimalist central otago photographs largely evolved out of grahame sydneys antarctic photographs which pursued a point at which a shift in tone or light is last discernible, often at dawn or dusk. This 304 page hardback in slipcase features over 200 paintings and covers grahames 40 year career as a fulltime artist. The central otago painter is a fulltime professional, renowned by critics for his intricate craftsmanship and revered by masses who stare at his work and mutter in. Always a willing writer, sydney is the author or significant contributor to several other books including. Nov 14, 2014 the central otago painter is a fulltime professional, renowned by critics for his intricate craftsmanship and revered by masses who stare at his work and mutter in awe that he has got it exactly. Grahame sydney s central otago penguin books has described this photograph coffee table book as a classic for years to come, this is a spectactular photographic celebration of the heart of the otago province. The art of grahame sydney is a comprehensive survey of one of new zealands bestloved artists. Trains typically travel through hills, around hills but if it can be avoided not uphill the maximum gradient is 2%. This book contains over 200 paintings from sydneys 40year career, including all of his bestknown landscapes, his figure paintings, and his. What others are saying central otago landscape paintings wind turbine sydney auction fine art.
Grahame sydney s central otago is a spectacular photographic celebration of the heart of the otago province. Chosen from paintings produced over thirty years, this selection shows sydneys enormously varied body of work. Charmian smith talks to the central otago artist, best known as a painter, about his first book of photographs, white silence. The previous account of his work, the art of grahame sydney longacre, 2000, won three montana book awards and has been reprinted four times, as was the. What others are saying central otago landscape paintings wind turbine sydney auction fine art canvas kiwi art art. This, coupled with highquality production values, made it quite a handsomelooking book. Working in oils, watercolours, egg tempera, etchings and lithographs, his paintings have been widely exhibited and are held in private and public collections worldwide. The otago central rail trail is ideal for cyclists who wish to see some spectacular central otago scenery, at an easy pace, on flat gravelled terrain. This book contains over 200 paintings from sydneys 40year career, including all of his.
A comprehensive survey of sydneys enormously varied body of work, including not only the iconic central otago paintings, but also still lifes and portraits in a variety of media. Otago central rail trail south island nz history of the. Our tours operate 7 days a week, 12 months of the year. See more ideas about new zealand art, artist and new art.
Grahame is best known for his dramatic paintings of central otago, where he lives. The art of grahame sydney won the montana book of the year award. Buy grahame sydneys central otago by grahame sydney at mighty ape nz. It seems to me that the essentials of landscape are seen with the heart. Grahame sydney find out more explore book your trip books features many new zealanders only know the maniototo through the works of dunedinborn realist painter grahame sydney w grahamesydney. Jillian sullivan writes fiction and nonfiction for children, teenagers and adults. Grahame sydney talks about his spectacular new book. From sprawling landscapes to poignant portraits, sydney captures the raw beauty of the area and the isolation of its inhabitants. Recent paintings 2000 2011 is a survey of artist grahame sydneys work over the past decade. One of new zealands most iconic realist painters, sydney is best known for his luminous, transcendent paintings of central otago where he lives in the maniototo valley. Grahame sydney famous for his central otago paintings but does so much more than just oil paintings. The name of poet and writer brian turner is almost synonymous with central otago, like the paintings of his friend grahame sydney. Sydney grahame the landscape surrounding me only pretends to be empty. Born in dunedin, grahame sydney has based himself in the south island region of central otago, new zealand.
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