Shane A. Hammond
I am a self taught artist from New Zealand's South Island. I was born and
raised for my first fifteen years in Nelson and spent a subsequent twelve years
in Christchurch. I currently reside in Whanganui. I come from a Scottish and
Maori background, from Takaka on my mother's side and of Scottish and Spanish
descent on my father's side. I have spent the last two decades exploring the
expressive form of painting, and have, to this point of 2OO8, been mostly an
independent artist outside of the gallery scene, showing in alternative spaces.
Having painted my way through Europe for a few years from 2OO3, my travels have helped me to view and construct a narrative in my work. I have been looking firstly towards similarities and differences within the frame of my NZ identity, and secondly, how the NZ identity fits within the wider global context. I currently have work in collections in NZ, Spain, France, Italy and London.
For me, in this time, I see these forces of spirit, energy, reason, and action as necessary tools in developing an accountable and responsible 'way of being' in regards to the problems and solutions of the now, and on the Earth in which we live in its spirit.
It is easy enough now to see the deep concerns & awareness of disharmony we face in the world. I think there's a need to re-harness the power of symbolism to cut through the fog of social conditioning and to get back to clear communications.
Having painted my way through Europe for a few years from 2OO3, my travels have helped me to view and construct a narrative in my work. I have been looking firstly towards similarities and differences within the frame of my NZ identity, and secondly, how the NZ identity fits within the wider global context. I currently have work in collections in NZ, Spain, France, Italy and London.
For me, in this time, I see these forces of spirit, energy, reason, and action as necessary tools in developing an accountable and responsible 'way of being' in regards to the problems and solutions of the now, and on the Earth in which we live in its spirit.
It is easy enough now to see the deep concerns & awareness of disharmony we face in the world. I think there's a need to re-harness the power of symbolism to cut through the fog of social conditioning and to get back to clear communications.