Chris Bailey (artist)
| Chris Bailey | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Chris Bailey 1965 New Zealand |
| Known for | Sculptor, carver |
Chris Bailey (b 1965) is a Māori sculptor and carver of Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Hako, Te Aupōuri and Irish descent.[1] Bailey completed a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Māori and Cultural heritage at the University of Auckland under Dante Bonica.[2] He lives and works on Waiheke Island.[3]
Recognition
Bailey has exhibited both nationally and internationally, winning the 2014 Wallace Arts Trust New Zealand Sculptor Award for his Bondi Points at the Bondi Beach, Sculpture by the Sea.[4][5] He has received financial support from Creative New Zealand to produce works.[6] In 2010, Ringa Whao a documentary about Bailey’s practice was produced by Rongo Productions.[7] In 2011, he completed a public commission of carved pou situated outside Britomart Transport Centre in Auckland.[8]
Selected exhibitions
- 2014 Sculpture By The Sea Bondi Beach, Sydney[4]
- 2012 Ngā Kōrero Tūpuna FHE Galleries, Auckland[1]
- 2011 Headland Sculpture on the Gulf Waiheke Island[9]
- 2009 The New Zealand Room La Maddalena Church, 53rd Venice Biennale[10]
- 2008 Mana Whenua The Lone Gallery, Auckland[11]
- 2008 Motuaarairoa FHE Galleries, Auckland[12]
- 2005 Toi Māori: The Eternal Thread Yerba Buena Centre for Arts, San Francisco[11]
References
- 1 2 "Chris Bailey Artists". FHE Galleries. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
- ↑ "Tooled up to learn". New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
- ↑ Gifford, Adam (2012). "Blowing on the embers". New Zealand Herald.
- 1 2 "The Wallace Arts Trust New Zealand Sculptor Award". Wallace Arts Trust. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
- ↑ "Artist Bio". Spirit Wrestler Gallery. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
- ↑ "Funded artist showcase". Creative New Zealand. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
- ↑ "Ringa Whao". Rongo Productions. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
- ↑ "Pou Tū Te Rangi". Britomart. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
- ↑ Ramsay, Heather (2011). "Close to Home: Seaside sculptures". New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
- ↑ "Chris Bailey". Toi Māori. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
- 1 2 "Chris Bailey". Sculpt on Oneroa. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
- ↑ McNamara, T J (2008). "Hooked by the Lustre of our heritage'". New Zealand Herald.