Shann Whitaker Gallery
Shann Whitaker is a New Zealand artist creating original abstract artworks that represent geographical or metaphysical moments in his life. Shann uses plaster, wood and acrylic techniques to create large, heavily textural contemporary artworks. He currently exhibits throughout NZ and is open to both commercial and private commission artwork projects.
"I hope you enjoy my artwork as much as I have enjoyed creating them."
News
'My Postcode Is Not A Virus'
'My Postcode is Not A Virus' explores the 'scourge' and spread of the Aucklander.
As a born and bred West Aucklander, it has always amused me how Aucklanders are treated and perceived. From living in London to moving to Mangawhai, there is a backlash towards Aucklanders, a fear that we may spread and envelope New Zealand like a disease. Enter Covid 19 and the NZ housing crisis. A migration of Aucklanders are now spreading across the country looking for cheaper housing and better lifestyles. Why are people so afraid?.
Kaipara Art Awards
I recently entered the 2021 Kaipara Art Awards and was awarded third place in the 2D multi medium category with my abstract artwork 'Timelines'. I created this contemporary artwork using strips of texture and colour depicting certain times in my life that crossed over. The circular nature of my work is a relatively new exploration and I am enjoying the design element of circular composition incorporating art with meaning. I have enjoyed the process of entering the Kaipara Art Awards and being involved with Mangawhai Artists (MAI)
