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Abstract expressionism and concrete faith Any style can be a vehicle for the spiritual, but Kandinsky famously suggested that the abstract was especially conducive. John stringer considers abstract expressionism's ability to convey a greater message that transcends the finite reality of our senses.
The visual language of Cristina Popovici, abstract expressionist Cristina talks about freedom of expression after the totalitarian rule of Romania, and her preference for communicating with pictures rather than words.
Contemporary cathedrals of art Quilter Sue Spigel is rebelling against the commercial scene, prefering her art to be in a sacred space where people can interact with it in a different way.
Ruby Rose Black Neil Frazer's 1992 work in the contemporary collection of Te Puna o Waiwhetu
Wrapped feelings Cristina Popovici at the Arthouse, Christchurch
Tipuna Darryn George at the Brooke Gifford gallery, Christchurch
Montana World Of Wearable Art awards Nelson
Don Binney: Nga Manu/Nga Motu - Birds/Islands By Damian Skinner, Auckland University Press
Rat Tickling Poems by James Norcliffe, Sudden Valley Press
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