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Ink + code = art@thistle

Why Wellington? Auckland-born digital artist Wayne Churcher has returned to New Zealand and will open his first exhibition here in Wellington next week.

“My current exhibition is a collaboration between myself and a computer,” Wayne begins.“By using a program to design my pieces I am exploring both the nature of composition and the beauty of mathematical patterns.”

So, why Wellington? “Wellington really has asserted herself as a digital, creative city. I love living here and there’s no doubt that Wellington’s vibrant culture and rugged landscape influence my work.”

CodaMorphology is Wayne’s first solo exhibition in New Zealand after returning from overseas mid 2015 and features artworks made by printmaking. Most of Wayne’s current work begins as fields of shapes made by computer programs that Wayne writes himself. Wayne uses the designs created by the programs, applying printmaking techniques, such as woodcut and stencil screen printing, to create original works. “The computer programs help me access the natural beauty in mathematics, while the ancient techniques of printmaking help me present those ideas, softening them in a way, making them more human,” explains Wayne. Over twenty handmade works will be on show at Thistle Hall from Monday May 8, 2017.

Trained in science, Wayne’s attention quickly turned to art through drawing. He has had numerous solo and group exhibitions in Australia. Of note were his entries in the M16 Art Gallery Drawing Prize (finalist 2013 and 2014) in Canberra. Last year Wayne graduated with a Diploma (honours) in Art and Creativity. He was also awarded an Oriel Hoskin scholarship in 2016 and is now completing an Advanced Diploma in Art and Creativity at The Learning Connexion.
Opening night is on Monday 8th May at 6pm to 8pm at Thistle Hall, Cuba St and everyone is invited. The exhibition is open every day from 10am to 5pm until Sunday 14th May. More information can be found at the Thistle Hall web site, thistlehall.co.nz or at codaMorphology.com

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