The CCAS Manuka program is off to an early and spectacular start this year with shows by James Rowell and Ralph. The gallery is a blaze of colour as the warm winds of summer fill the revitalised space. James has been hard at work on a series of paintings that he describes as ” … interpretations embracing various aspects of sexuality, based on a pun of John Locke’s name.” If you look at titles like Locked and unlocked sexuality in the garden, Milk unlocked from mamary glands and Sexual interpretaions of Numbers 20:8 the picture will probably still not emerge so best to go and have a look at the works of this literally sparkling new talent. Ralph is another colourful local character who has developed his own style of painting by merging colours without mixing them … he is inspired by psychedelic artworks, posters and underground comics of the 60s and 70s. Its an energetic and enthusiastic show that should absolutely not be missed. And watch Manuka for the next magnificent event in which our 2011 intern Alice curates work and a happening with Lisa Toomey – Solstice Eyes FRIDAY 3rd February.PSYCHEDELIA&SEXUALITY at CCAS Manuka until 29 January.
Helen Musa and James Rowell
Pip and Ralph (David Pereira on the cello)
Niki and Caro
Ralph and Kimmo
