Paul Judd’s “Voluptuaries” paintings further explore and celebrate women’s body shapes at deNada
“Voluptuaries”, a new series of work by Hamilton Based Paul Judd, goes on display at deNada from June 21. The human form
is a central theme to the paintings, in which the body forms are influenced by Greek and Egyptian statuary, fashion
models and mannequins; in a mix of historical and architectural contexts.
Use of clothing and architecture entwined with the bodies represents extra layers of skin, with a blurring of
distinctions between these tailored and constructed protective claddings. Text opens the works to extra entry points
that add romantic and literary references to the adornment of the human form.
Paul Judd lives and works from Hamilton. Since 1994 Paul has been exhibiting his work and in the last five years his
successes have allowed him to work full time in a variety of media – oils, acrylics, 3D work and video.
Creative director of deNada, Nada Matthews, first saw Paul’s work in Raglan while on summer holiday. “Paul’s exploration
of body forms falls in line with deNada’s own values, celebrating and valuing the variances in our customer’s body
shapes.”
After the success of the first paintings exhibition at deNada, this and further shows are planned. “We have had such
positive feedback – people are telling us that they love to have access to art in a vibrant, multi-use space and value
the mix of clothing, coffee, art and music.”
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