8 September - 2 October 2010

An exhibition of new etchings by Marty Vreede.

'Implement of Change' - an exhibition of etchings by Whanganui artist Marty Vreede, refers in part to the transformative power of drawing and art-making. This body of work is drawn from artefacts from the Whanganui Museum. It marks a fresh direction for Marty and a new pathway of discovery in his sensitive rendering of these elegant and culturally significant objects.

Attracted by stories, both old and new, held deep within these timeless objects, Marty through the act of drawing and printmaking, weaves from them new stories of personal meaning. He draws strength from their symbolism and beauty from their form. "They hold their breath and hold the key to another journey."

	Marty Vreede, Protection and Celebration Etching with harakeke Chine Colle on 510 x 700 mm paper, from an edition of 40, 2010. Contact gallery regarding availability.
	Marty Vreede, The Anticipation Etching with harakeke Chine Colle on 510 x 525 mm paper, from an edition of 40, 2010. NZ$850 incl GST.
	Marty Vreede, Conversation Charcoal Drawing on 600 x 800 mm paper, 1 of 1, 2010. Contact gallery.
	Marty Vreede, The Promise Etching with harakeke Chine Colle on 510 x 525 mm paper, from an edition of 40, 2010. Contact gallery regarding availability.
	Marty Vreede, Rongo Charcoal Drawing on 600 x 800 mm paper, 1 of 1, 2010. Contact gallery.