A Creative Friendship

The team at Mitchell studios warmly invite you to join us for the opening preview of our new exhibition. A Creative Friendship features the work of three of our regular artists, Fran Zukowski, Jill Sutton and Lindsay Blakeley. 6 to 8pm, Thursday 5 October at Mitchell Studios gallery, 15 Ganges Road, Khandallah, Wellington.

Art brought the three of us together and if it wasn’t for our art it is unlikely that our paths would have crossed. A close friendship soon developed as our creativity grew.

Our styles and the way that we work are very different, impressionist/abstracts for Lindsay, ethereal dreamscapes for Fran and realism for Jill. We all work individually, however, through sharing our work as it progresses, we support and encourage each other. We are all inspired by the landscapes near to our homes and feel a close connection to the nature that surrounds us. With this exhibition we have all returned to the subjects that we most love to paint and that reflect the connection between the three of us and our individual passions.

“I am a local artist living in Aotea and love to work in oils and acrylics. As I work, I allow the painting to evolve and, as it forms, enhance and shape it until it is complete. Lately I have been inspired by the forest walks that I have done. I love to paint figures full of movement and colour, allowing my imagination to create moments in time.” Fran Zukowski

“One of my happiest memories from childhood was staying with my grandparents for the weekend and catching the bus down to Brighton seafront. I was fascinated by the rows and rows of beach huts. When I moved to Wellington, I developed a similar fascination with the boatsheds near to my home, in particular those at Titahi Bay. As the boatsheds change and evolve so has my work and, with these paintings, I have brought my own version of reality to life.” Jill Sutton

“For many years the changing colours and shapes of land and seascapes have been the inspiration and theme of my paintings. I live in Titahi Bay and my paintings are often an impression and abstraction of these local views. These views of changing light, the movement, the moods and colours of the sea, with the contrast of the solid cliffs and rocks influence my work.” Lindsay Blakeley

A Creative Friendship will remain on display until Saturday 28 October and artworks will be available through our website after the opening preview.
Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday 10am to 3.30pm and Saturdays 10am to 2pm.