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May 2010 / Darryn George Monograph
Darryn George's first monograph has been launched this month. Darryn George illustrates works from over two decades and includes texts by Lara Strongman and Deirdre Brown. Available from Parson's Bookshop (RRP $59.95).
December 2009 I Darryn George Wall Work at TeTuhi, December 2009 - March 2010
Ngapuhi artist Darryn George is known for his minimal abstractions which draw from both Christian symbolism and his Maori heritage. For his Drawing Wall project at Te Tuhi he consolidates elements from both his recent room sized wall paintings and his extensive body of abstract paintings.
The Drawing Wall provides a site for George to develop crossovers between his canvas and wall based works. Working directly on the wall, he creates a giant abstract painting which is formed from duplicating elements of a previous composition Rehita across the wall. This method of repeating elements recalls the kowhaiwhai panels that George frequently references in his room sized work. Yet this methodology also recalls important New Zealand abstractionists such as Gordon Walters, particularly in George's use of simplified forms which are laid over a rich bright surface. George's Drawing Wall project teases out these dual references - expanding his abstract vocabulary and collapsing his painting methodologies. SOURCED: Te Tuhi website
The exhibition opens 12 December and runs to 10 March 2010.26.03.08 I Darryn George in Mana Magazine
Katherine Findlay, associate editor of Mana magazine, profiles painter Darryn George in the latest April/May issue no.81. The article features work from George's exhibition Pukapuka, currently on show at Gow Langsford Gallery until March 28.
15.03.08 I Darryn George and John Pule in Easter Exhibition; Stations of the Cross
To coincide with Easter, The Gus Fisher Gallery have invited 15 visual artists and 15 composers to create new work in response to the Stations of the Cross. Among the participants exploring this enduring theme are Octavia Cook, John Walsh, Natalie Robinson, John Rimmer, Peter Madden and Gow Langsford Gallery artists John Pule and Darryn George.
Darryn George will participate in a panel discussion alongside John Reynolds and Eve deCastro Robinson on Wednesday 19th March, 6-8pm. For more information please contact the Gus Fisher Gallery.
The Stations of the Cross, The Gus Fisher Gallery, 14-24 March 2008
Darryn George I Pulse
Pulse is a fusion of customary Maori art and contemporary abstract painting. Using intricate patterns of red, black and white Darryn George will full the entire space, floor to ceiling of the Sutton Gallery with a continual pulse of light and pattern. Begins 8 March 2008 William A. Sutton Gallery, Christchurch Art Gallery
2007 I Darryn George at the City Gallery 
Darryn George secures Deutsche Bank commission
Darryn George has been successful in securing a major commission for Deutsche Bank New Zealand. Georges artwork was selected among four designs proposed to adorn a 16 metre long wall made of smart glass located in Deutsche Banks Wyndam St premises. Georges design will exploit the unique properties of the glass which is charged with an electrical current. When the current is disabled the glass becomes opaque thus concealing certain aspects of the design. When activated the glass becomes fully transparent revealing a full 16 metre long art work. It is proposed that the commission will be completed by mid June 2007.
Darryn George now represented by Gow Langsford Gallery
Gow Langsford Gallery is pleased to announce that artist Darryn George will be joining its stable of represented artists. By combining modernist abstraction, customary Maori kowhaiwhai design and references to Judeo-Christian theology, Georges paintings offer a unique response to the complexities of identity and assimilation.
The artist currently lives and works in Christchurch. For more information, please contact the gallery.