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The Promenade, 162 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand Ph: +64 9 4456665 Cell: +64 021 577078 Email: art@artbythesea.co.nz |
Merle Bishop
New Zealand contemporary artist works in pastel, oil, watercolour, intaglio etching, bronze
I am strongly influenced by my graphic design background. I see ordinary things and ideas emerging and developing in my mind, a never ending flow…they are just thoughts, fun-loving imaginings that eventually find their place on the paper, initially for my own pleasure but fanned by the recent discovery that these scribblings also bring pleasure to others. My first dogs running were mono-prints, a series created in 1990 called " dog, fog, jog…". These prints were made as a temporary alternative to etching. By nature in every sense of the word, dogs are colourful. Recently fish appeared swimming alongside the dogs. This soon developed into dogs swimming with fish, the fish became flying fish and before long Spot was flying too! My signature piece ( dog runs in, runs across, runs out…) portrays the energetic, continual ritual of not only dogs but of life, except... dogs are fun and know how to remain happy! I find each day on the beach as I walk my own dog, so much happiness. This continues to motivate me as I try to capture some of this craziness in my work, so when a little joy is required at home it may be found on the wall preserved in pastel, etching or bronze |
'...when a little joy is required at home...' |
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| "...into the light..." Pastel plus Silver Leaf (Framed) Size: 73.5cm x 38cm Price: $1500 Enquire Now |
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" Spots response to Covid - He simply kept his eye on the ball" Alkyd/Oil on Board plus Gold Leaf ball Size: 122cm x 79.5cm Price: TBA Enquire Now |
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New 2022 "The Food Face Dilemma" Pastel on Fine Art Paper, Framed
Size: 78cm x 58cm $2100 Enquire Now |
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New 2023 "Christmas!" Pastel on Fine Art Paper (Framed) Size: 29cm x 29cm Price: $TBA Enquire Now |
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New 2022 "Spot took his cats for a run...!" Pastel on Fine Art Paper Size: 41cm x 28cm Price: Enquire Now |
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New 2023 "Mistletoe" Pastel on Fine Art Paper (Framed) Size: 29cm x 29cm Price: $TBA Enquire Now |
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New 2021 "Dunedin - A place of Fond Memories for Spot" Pastel on Fine Art Paper, Framed Size: 55cm x 46cm (Framed size) Price: $850 Enquire Now |
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New 2021 "Every Dog Walk is Good " Pastel on Fine Art Paper (Framed) Size: 100cm x 76cm (includes mount and white frame) Price: $1550 Enquire Now |
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New 2021 "All Good Kiwis" Pastel on Fine Art Paper (Framed) Size: 56cm x 45cm (includes mount and white frame) Price: $850 Enquire Now |
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"Spot was Determined to Fly" Bronze Sculpture Size: 70cm tall x 16cm tall Enquire Now |
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New 2021 " Spots Primrose Run " |
"Spot always headed home.." Pastel on Fine Art Paper Framed Size: 33cm x 44cm Price: $430 Enquire Now Sold |
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New 2022 "Sometimes sneaking is the best option" Pastel on Fine Art Paper Framed Size: 69cm x 54cm Enquire Now
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New 2021 "Save the last dance for me " Bronze 1/1 on Wooden Stand Size: 11cm tall x 80cm wide x 14cm length Enquire Now |
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| "Spot's race took him to the end of the universe and back again" Pastel on Fine Art Paper Framed Size: 77cm x 65cm Price: $1150 Enquire Now |
"The day was too nice to be sitting around... (Spot knew that!)" Pastel on Fine Art Paper Framed Size: 69cm x 53cm Price: $1100 Enquire Now sold |
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| "Spot in heaven" Pastel on Fine Art Paper (Framed) Size: 100cm x 76cm (includes mount and white frame) Price: $1550 Enquire Now |
" Spots Holy Race...! " Sugar-lift aquatint etching with gold and silver leaf Unframed Size: 450mm x 290mm Price: $270 Enquire Now |
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| " Spot found that every cloud had a special lining...! " Pastel and Gold Leaf on Fine Art Paper Framed Framed Size: 92cm x 75cm Price: $1650 Enquire Now Sold |
" Spot didn't mind who walked whom...! " Pastel on Fine Art Paper Framed Framed Size: 64cm x 49cm Price: $850 Enquire Now sold |
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| "Spot knew his timing was right " Pastel on Fine Art Paper Framed Size: 77cm x 65cm Price: $950 Enquire Now Sold |
" Spot enjoyed the comforts of home...! " Pastel on Fine Art Paper Framed Framed Size: 54cm x 44cm Price: $450 Enquire Now sold |
Merle Bishop New Zealand contemporary artist bringing humour back into contemporary art
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The Promenade, 162 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand Ph: +64 9 4456665 Cell: +64 021 577078 Email: art@artbythesea.co.nz |