NEW ART HOTEL AND PRIVATE RETREAT
Cotter House is an Auckland Art Centre and Private Retreat where art is a part of daily life.
Cotter House offers accommodation for art lovers - ideal for those interested in culture and the arts. Art-loving guests appreciate the variety of in-house artworks and stylishly designed living spaces in Remuera's best loved heritage icon.
All rooms are equipped with latest technology: complimentary WI-Fi, Digital TV, dedicated laptops (choice of latest PC or Mac iBook) iPod docks, DVD and CD players.
At
Cotter House, art is an unexpected encounter, a new idea, a starting
point for a lively conversation. It is integral to the visitor experience ; it's not merely decoration but is at the core
of the unique character of Cotter House as an Art Hotel. Visitors find themselves
engaging with the art immediately upon arrival. They are surrounded by
art objects and antiques from many different periods. Permanent
installations such as the Arthur Amon's Hump back Sushi draw people in
to the whimsy and fun at the very core of the Cotter House experience..
Art
is around every corner at Cotter House — in the courtyard, hallways,
gardens and in the Ballroom. Installations flow out onto the garden and
the property opens to the public and passersby during Auckland's
Heritage Festival, or for private guided viewings. It's a different,
and complementary, art experience from what traditional museums offer.
Over the
year we showcase the sculptures of outstanding young New Zealand
Artists throughout the gardens. We
organise visits to Artists studios or we can invite the Artists to meet our guests and visiting groups over Morning or Afternoon tea.
Art Centre: Meet the Artists and Sculptors
Helen Pollock (Terracotta) , Lang Ea (Ceramics) , Arthur Amon (Copper), Joe Kemp (Stone and wood), Paul Beaurepaire (Cast bronze, stone and concrete), John Abramczyk (Glass), Anna Korver (marble), Olivier Duhamel (small Bronzes), Steve Malloy (Hinuera Stone) , Chris Van Doren (Hinuera stone), Sharon Painter Arps (Carrara marble), Geoff Rankin (Obsidian/ jasper).
Helen Pollock – ceramics Sculptor - "Hands Surface Tension"
Helen Pollock has been exhibiting large clay sculpture regularly throughout NZ. Loss, grief and memory, the personal experience of and the universality of these, have sustained interwoven and informed all her work.
Lang Ea - sculptor and multi-media - "Lost Girls, terracotta bombs "
“I like to create work which provoke and inspire my audience to generate and promote public dialogue.”
Arthur Amon -Sculptor - "Humpback Sushi installation"
Arthur Amon is a self taught Artist/Sculptor, he makes life size sculptures mainly from scrap metals or anything else he can find. His works are found in both private and public collections, ie James Wallace Arts trust.
Joe Kemp –wood carver - "Hinemaara" and "Moko"
Joe is a self taught Maori Artists from the Te Arawa, Ngai Tahu, and Nga Puhi –iwi, based in Rotorua.
Paul Beaurepaire - bronze and stone sculptures - "Jane and Goya in Black"
A self taught Artist/Sculptor, he makes small and life size contemporary but classical sculptures from concrete, stone and and bronze.
John Abramczyk - glass sculptor
Born in the UK moved to NZ 1981 Trained and worked in Stained glass since 1971 then started making cast glass sculptures from 1991.
Anna Korver –wood and marble Sculptor
Anna is now Auckland based artist focusing in the field of sculpture and working predominantly in wood and stone, but also experimenting with other materials. Her figures are very sensual and beautifully polished.
Olivier Duhamel –bronze - "Bronze figures"
French born Olivier Duhamel lives on Waiheke island. His principal inspiration is the female nude .
Sharon Painter Arps –jade and stone/marble sculptor - "Cortez/Qutzacoatl and Alabaster glasses"
An artist in stone carving, mostly jade, marble and the hard stones, she specialised in plastics and natural woods. Her carvings focus on issues surrounding cross culture predominantly in New Zealand.
Geoff Rankin – lapidary work and glass sculptures
Geoff Rankin has been interested in art from an early age. His serious art career began in the sixties in the South Australia School of Art and the National Art School, Sydney where he studied sculpture.
ARTS EVENTS CALENDAR in Auckland - Summer 2010
Wednesday 3 November 2010 - Sunday 14 November 2010
NZ Sculpture OnShoreArts | North | $15 adult, $10 seniors, $5 ages 5 -17, family pass $30
NZ Sculpture OnShore will hold its biennial exhibition with 100 sculptures. Curator Rob Garrett is planning a walk where every work will be shown framed by sea, sky and landscapes. read more
Sunday 14 November 2010 5.00pm - 8.30pm
Jazz Mania ConcertArts | West | $25
The Trusts Waitakere Brass Band will perform in swing band style with special guest Jo Spiers of The Rodger Fox Big Band. read more
Thursday 11 November 2010 - Saturday 20 November 2010
Albert Make Us LaughArts | Central | $20 evening, $18 evening discount, matinee $15, matinee discount $12
What is the dark secret of Albert's background? read more
Saturday 27 November 2010 11.00am - 4.00pm
NZ Ukulele FestivalArts | West | Free
Performances for the whole family to enjoy! Come along and watch performances by local and international ukulele performances, including the 2000 strong kiwileles. read more
Tuesday 2 November 2010 - Sunday 28 November 2010
Manukau Youth Art AwardArts | East | Free
Works entered by the four finalists in this year's competition will be on show from 2 - 28 November at Te Tuhi Centre for the Arts. read more
Tuesday 9 November 2010 - Tuesday 30 November 2010
Wild 4 ArtArts | North | Free
A collaboration of four talented artists. read more
Friday 5 November 2010 - Tuesday 30 November 2010
Images of the WestArts | West | Free
An exhibition of fine art prints depicting West Auckland images. read more
Thursday 2 December 2010 7.00pm - 9.30pm
Rhythm and verseArts | West | $5.00
Unwind with an evening of words and music. read more
Wednesday 1 December 2010 - Saturday 11 December 2010
Gagarin WayArts | Central | $25.00
Gary and Eddie, two factory workers awash with anti-globalism anger, kidnap a visiting Japanese executive. read more
Wednesday 1 December 2010 - Thursday 23 December 2010
Exhibition - NZ Art Guild “Small Packages”Arts | North | Free
The NZ Art Guild presents "Small Packages", an exciting collection of small yet striking artworks. read more
Monday 15 November 2010 - Sunday 9 January 2011
Exhibition 'claim to clay'Arts | South | Free
This is a joint exhibition between painter Joanna Fieldes and Marlborough ceramic artist Fran Maguire. read more
Friday 28 January 2011 - Sunday 20 February 2011
Headland Sculpture on the GulfArts | Hauraki Gulf Islands | Gold coin donation
Headland Sculpture on the Gulf is New Zealand’s leading contemporary outdoor sculpture exhibition, with art set on Waiheke Island’s spectacular coastal walkway. read more
