What's on @ Lopdell
8 March - 8 April 2013
In this series of work, Titirangi based photographer Katharina Kercher offers glimpses into the curious world of
mannequin manufacture. It marks the 75th anniversary of Purfex mannequin factory, it is the outcome of documenting
months of packing up their large workshop and moving to smaller premises here in New Lynn.
Katharina Kercher has a longstanding interest in mannequins, their seductive and idealized beauty. The images invite the
viewer to get a look at how mannequins are being made as well as experience the sensuous and all too human appearance of
mannequins.
8 March - 6 April 2013
Ten artists and fashion designers have collaborated with selected New Lynn shop front windows and the Purfex Mannequin
Company to create beautiful window installations. The installations shall remain in windows until the 6th of April where
it will culminate in a live Charity Auction. More details to follow.
Artists included in the exhibition:
Ioane Ioane, Jo Torr, Tracy Tawhiao, Niki Hastings-McFall, Diane Rimmer, fashion label Strangely Normal, Doris du Pont
of the Fashion Museum in collaboration with Stefan Sinclair of Two Hands Tattoo, the Purfex team, and the fashion
departments form NZ Fashion Tech and Whitecliffe College of Art.
Lopdell House Gallery would like to take this opportunity to thank Les Mills for their support and acknowledge the
generosity of our sponsor Purfex.
Saturday 9 March 10am-2pm
Join us in Todd Triangle for a free, fun-filled family day of body related activities.
There will be body painting and make-up demonstrations, henna artists, a collaborative paper-pulp body sculpture; mime artists, fitness demonstrations from the team at Les Mills and a sewing café held by artist Cristina Beth.
Occuring the same day, just down the road, is the official opening of McCrae Way, which will be celebrated by Auckland
City Council with a bouncy castle, FREE icecream and stiltwalkers.
We have registered with Toyota Corolla to win the use of a new car for three years. The 25 charities with the most votes
will win. Please help us to win by following this facebook link and voting for us. Thank you!
Address: 5 Totara Ave, New Lynn
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 10am - 4.30pm
Admission is free thanks to the support of Auckland Council
ENDS