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Seed of bird of soul of man exhibition, 2011     Spirit of Now exhibition, 2008

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 communication.

Shane on Radio NZ, talking to Lynn Freeman about his Seed of bird of soul of man exhibition, 9/10/2011

Exhibitions

Group Shows

• 2007 - Paramount Theatre, Wellington. A two person joint show "Architects of Modern Fossils" 5 works in multitude of mixed medium on canvas on board.
• 2004 - Basta Gallery, Barri Gottic Barcelona. "Spins" works in acrylic on canvas.
• 2004 - La Concha Flemenco Drag Bar, Barcelona. "Scape" Works in acrylic on canvas.
• 2004 - Tim Can Gallery, Barcelona. "Blood X" Works in oils on canvas.
• 2002 - Stuart Gallery, Wellington. "Liquid Energy" No's 1- 6, Works in acrylics on canvas.
• 2001 - St James Theatre, Foyer, Wellington. "2O Artists" Works in oils on canvas.
• 1996 - Bats Theatre, Wellington. "Hybrid" Works in acrylic & ink- air brushed.
• 1996 - City Limits Cafe, Wellington. "Devouring Heads" bitumen & enamels on board.
• 1996 - New Moon Gallery, Wellington. "Filter" Works in bitumen & polyurethane on joined board panels.
• 1996 - Victoria University -Memorial Theatre, Wellington. "Express" Works in acrylic & inks on board
• 1995 - Eva Dixon's Cafe, Wellington. "Weight" Works in ink & acrylic on canvas.
• 1989 - Ideal Art Gallery, Christchurch. - Works in acrylic on board.
• 1988 - Ideal Art Gallery, Christchurch. - Works in acrylic on board.

Solo shows

• 2011 - Gilberd Marriott Gallery, Wellington - "Seed of bird of soul of man" - digital photographs
• 2011 - Whanganui Open Studio weekends @ artist studio 42 Bedford Ave Whanganui- 19th -20th and 26th -27th March 2011. Numerous works in progression open for view including completed exhibition "Passage"
• 2010 - Travelling exhibition "Passage" from Wellington's Thistle Hall Gallery in June 2010 on to the Percy Thomson Gallery, Stratford in November 2010 and finishing at the artist 2011 Whanganui Open studio week.
• 2008 - Gilberd Marriott Gallery, Wellington. Exhibition title "Spirit of Now" - Fourteen paintings rendered in bitumen, road paint enamel mix on 15-oz stretched canvases.
• 2008 - Amnesty International, Auckland (new head office building). "3 Wombs" A trinity. Works in a multitude of mixed mediums on board.
• 2008 - Paramount Theatre, Wellington. "Architects of Modern Fossils" 6 Works in a multitude of mixed mediums.
• 2005 - Pranah Cafe, Wellington. "Liquid Energy" No 7, 1, 2, Works in acrylic on canvas.
• 2004 - Italy - 3 month Residency - "Open House of Dosson" - Invited Guest Exhibitor of Sergio De-Peri - Title - "Spirited Under The Pregnant Skys" Works in oils on board.
• 2004 - France - 2 month residence - "Tout, Autour De La Terre" South of France- Fresco works.
• 2004 - Tim Can Gallery, Barcelona - "Space Mine" Works in acrylic on paper.
• 2003 - Parliament House, Green Party Chambers/Caucus Room, Wellington. "Liquid Energy" No 4, Worked in acrylic on canvas.
• 2003 - Deluxe Cafe, Wellington. "Liquid Energy" No 3, 5, Works in acrylic on canvas.
• 2003 - Bach Cafe, Wellington. "Liquid Energy" No 4, 6, Works in acrylic on canvas, air brushed.
• 2002 - Deluxe Cafe, Wellington. "Liquid Energy" No 4, 2, Works in acrylic on canvas, air brushed.
• 1999 - Ministry Of Food Cafe, Wellington. "Well Oiled figures" 5 Works in oil on canvas.
• 1997 - Downstage Theatre, Wellington. "Tar & Feathered RD"12 Works in bitumen on canvas .
• 1995 - Globe Cafe, Wellington. "White" Work on paper in oil sticks.
• 1994 - City Limits Cafe, Wellington. "Black" Works in enamels on board.
• 1990 - 121 High St Gallery, Christchurch. "Presence of Absence" Works in acrylic & ink on board.
• 1989 - Main Street Cafe, Christchurch. "Cycle" Works in Acrylics on board.