“Two Tides: Art+Ocean” is a captivating art display that unites two talented artists from Tairua, Christina McGrath and Jessie Macaw.
Despite their different artistic approaches, Christina and Jessie are connected by their deep admiration for the ocean. “Two Tides”, the translation for Tairua, represents these two currents of work. Their collaborative exhibition beautifully showcases the themes of movement, vitality, and the beauty of coastal life.
Two Tides: Art+Ocean
Group Art Exhibition
Christina McGrath and Jessie Macaw
Nancy Caiger Gallery | The Meteor
Open Wed-Sat 11am-2pm 11-14th September 2024
Open Evening 5pm – 6.30pm Tuesday 10th September 2024
Meet Jessie, an intuitive mixed media artist born and bred in the coastal town of Tairua, NZ. Colour, texture and mark making are a constant themes in Jessie’s work and she seeks to impart a sense of vitality and joy, a celebration of colour and quirks. Inspired by her coastal surrounds fish and birds feature predominately in her work. Her work is rich in depth with the many layers created to reflect current moments in time – emotions, thoughts and ideas. | doodlingpainter.com
Meet Christina, a visionary artist who seamlessly blends art and wellbeing to create transformative experiences. Through her abstract resin art, she unlocks the depths of the ocean, inviting viewers on a soulful journey of connection and creativity. Perched atop Mt Paku in Tairua, NZ, Christina draws inspiration from the raw energy and serene beauty of her surroundings. With a keen eye for aerial perspectives and underwater dreams, she captures crashing waves and tranquil landscapes, infusing each stroke with wonder and reverence. | swellfitliving.com/ocean-art