16 April - 16 May 2009

Mark Graver's fluid lines burst with energy as ink marks drip and flare across his work. This exhibition of new etchings showcases his large gestural, abstract works in three series; 'Nympheas' the first, is inspired by Monet's water lily paintings from the Orangerie in Paris. The subsequent 'Minerva' series pays a tribute to the goddess of arts (and wisdom), and his 'Blackbird' series celebrates the artist's memory of hearing blackbird song in the evenings as a child.

Mark is a proponent of non-toxic printmaking methods, a practicing artist and lecturer at NorthTec in Whangarei.

	Mark Graver, TM Drypoint, Chine Colle,Collagraph,Carborundum on 470 x 750 mm paper, from an edition of 5, 2008. Contact gallery.
	Mark Graver, Nympheas III Etching on 690 x 1065 mm paper, from an edition of 5, 2009. NZ$1050 incl GST.
	Mark Graver, Nympheas I Etching on 695 x 1065 mm paper, from an edition of 5, 2009. Contact gallery regarding availability.
	Mark Graver, Minerva III Metal Salt Etching, Chine Colle on 1030 x 615 mm paper, from an edition of 10, 2008. Contact gallery.
	Mark Graver, Minerva II Metal Salt Etching on 1030 x 615 mm paper, from an edition of 10, 2008. NZ$1050 incl GST.
	Mark Graver, Minerva Metal Salt Etching on 995 x 575 mm paper, from an edition of 10, 2008. Contact gallery.
	Mark Graver, Blackbird V Etching on 450 x 430 mm paper, from an edition of 5, 2008. NZ$535 incl GST.
	Mark Graver, Blackbird III Etching on 495 x 440 mm paper, from an edition of 5, 2008. NZ$535 incl GST.
	Mark Graver, Blackbird IV Etching on 440 x 405 mm paper, from an edition of 5, 2008. Contact gallery.
	Mark Graver, Eternal Metal Salt Etching, Chine Colle, Drypoint on 1385 x 760 mm paper, from an edition of 5, 2008. NZ$1200 incl GST.
	Mark Graver, Decades Metal Salt Etching, Chine Colle, Drypoint on 1385 x 760 mm paper, from an edition of 5, 2008. Contact gallery.