Penguin books has described this photograph coffee table book as a classic for. The next book, the art of grahame sydney, won three montana awards in 2000. Paintings 19742014, a weighty boxed survey of 40 years of works in oil, egg tempera and watercolour. The gardeners encyclopaedia of new zealand native plants by yvonne cave and valda paddison godwit, 1999 readers choice award the art of grahame sydney by grahame sydney longacre press, 2000 the nzsa hubert church award for best first book of fiction stray thoughts and nose bleeds by duncan sarkies victoria university press, 1999. Grahame sydneys central otago grahame sydney book buy. Montana new zealand book awards montana medal for nonfiction, 2000 montana. Grahame charles sydney is a new zealand artist, based in the southern south island region of otago. Chosen from paintings produced over thirty years, this selection shows sydney s enormously varied body of work. Mar 12, 2012 grahame sydneys contribution to new zealand art is considered so significant that in 2003 he was awarded an officer of the new zealand order of merit, onzm for services to painting. The obituary was featured in the sydney morning herald on february 1, 2019.
The art of grahame sydney by grahame sydney longacre press best first book, fiction stray thoughts and nose bleeds by duncan sarkies victoria university press. Though art classes were not on offer sydney learnt his painters craft through private classes there was a camera club, and he was introduced to photography under the inspired tuition of the late reg graham. Sydney is also a talented, highly regarded photographer. A classic for years to come, grahame sydneys central otago is a spectacular photographic celebration of the heart of the otago province. Unable to use his usual media due to the extreme temperatures he turned to the camera, which resulted in a resurgence of his longstanding love of photography and the book white silence, grahame sydney s antarctica 2008. In 1978 he was named as frances hodgkins fellow at the university of otago, dunedin, new zealand. Many of the poems are odes to the south island, but others traverse the country theres a whole section devoted to family and friends. A classic for years to come, grahame sydney s central otago is a spectacular photographic celebration of the heart of the otago province. This photographic book is a result of two trips to antarctica as invited guest of the new zealand government. The previous account of his work, the art of grahame sydney longacre, 2000, won three montana book awards and has been reprinted four times, as was the. The art of grahame sydney is a comprehensive survey of one of new zealands bestloved artists. When he returned to dunedin in 1974 he began working fulltime as an artist. Grahame sydneys contribution to new zealand art is considered so significant that in 2003 he was awarded an officer of the new zealand order of merit, onzm for services to painting.
Paintings 19742014 is a major retrospective survey of paintings from sydney s 40year career as an artist. From sprawling landscapes and passing cloudscapes to poignant portraits, sydney captures both the raw beauty of the area and the isolation of its inhabitants. Recent paintings 2000 2011 is a survey of artist grahame sydneys work over the past decade. Chosen from works produced from 1974 to 2000, this selection sho. Nov 14, 2014 his new book is a collection of 40 years of paintings, from 1974 to 2014, with an autobiographical essay and a commentary by osullivan.
This book contains over 200 paintings from sydneys 40year career, including all of his bestknown landscapes, his figure paintings, and his highly distinctive paintings of buildings and. Grahame sydney was born in dunedin in the south island of new zealand in 1948. Grahame sydney is the author of the art of grahame sydney 4. After graduating from the university of otago sydney worked briefly as a secondary school teacher before heading overseas. Grahame sydney paintings 19742014 standard edition. Grahame sydney is a major new zealand artist from central otago and its landscapes feature in much of his art. Grahame sydney is one of new zealands most celebrated and loved artists, best known for his dramatic paintings of central otago, where he lives. His new book is a collection of 40 years of paintings, from 1974 to 2014, with an autobiographical essay and a commentary by osullivan.
Fine art prints poster prints news contact cart instagram. In 2004, sydney was awarded the illustrious officer of the new zealand of merit, for services to painting to add to his impressive list of achievements. One of new zealands most iconic realist painters, sydney is best known for his luminous, transcendent paintings of central otago where he lives in the maniototo valley. May 20, 2017 the next book, the art of grahame sydney, won three montana awards in 2000 and also went to four reprints unimaginable. In 2003, he was made an officer of the new zealand order of merit for services to painting. Grahame charles sydney onzm born 1948 is a new zealand artist, based in the south. In 2004, sydney was awarded the illustrious officer of the new zealand of merit, for services. His work spans four decades, and he has authored or been the subject of five books. He is also an acclaimed photographer and writer, has published numerous books, and collaborated with writers such as brian turner, vincent osullivan and owen marshall. His paintings of the central otago landscape and the wider south island are known and loved by large numbers of new zealanders at home and abroad, and have become touchstones that reflect the dept.
Jul 29, 2018 many of the poems are odes to the south island, but others traverse the country theres a whole section devoted to family and friends. When youre a regionalist, southofthewaitakicentral otago man like me, the books mean your audience isnt just confined to those boundaries. Owen invited long time friend and central otago stalwart, grahame sydney, to complement the poetry in view from the south with a selection of his photographs. See more ideas about new zealand art, art and nz art. Grahame sydney prints on sale buy direct from nzs art. Grahame sydney was born in dunedin in 1948 and gained his secondary education at kings high school. Featuring grahame s distinctive eye, he captures the extraordinary ice rock and snowscapes of antarctica and humans efforts to survive there. Timeless land by grahame sydney new zealand art, nz art. Has grahame sydney fallen out of favour with nzs art. Has grahame sydney fallen out of favour with nzs art establishment. Grahame sydney is regarded as one of new zealands major artists. The next book, the art of grahame sydney, won three montana awards in 2000 and also went to four reprints unimaginable. Check out the deal on kokonga by grahame sydney at new zealand fine prints cilou ducaillou artists nz various new zealand art nz art single tree art folder kiwiana one tree hill auckland landscape paintings landscapes. Grahame sydney, one of new zealands most successful.
Grahame sydney is one of new zealands major artists, famous for his quintessential and exquisitely rendered paintings of central otago and the south. There is a smattering of portraits, largely in profile, lost in thought. Owen marshall, one of new zealands great authors, and grahame sydney. Penguin books has described this photograph coffee table book as a classic for years to come, this is a spectactular photographic celebration of the heart of the otago province. Grahame has travelled twice to antarctica as guest of the new zealand government. Grahame sydneys central otago, grahame sydney shop online. He has worked widely in oils, watercolours, tempera, etchings and lithographs. Novel set in arnhem land about a gigantic crocodile, sacred to the aboriginals and keeper of ancient tribal secrets. Sydney, grahame with findley, michael, turner, brian, jones. See more ideas about new zealand art, artist and new art. Grahame berecry passed away in sydney, new south wales. Jan 08, 2015 that austere beauty permeates grahame sydney.
Sydney has also authored and coauthored several books featuring his art and photography. The obituary was featured in the sydney morning herald on april. Learn about the artist and find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks, the latest news, and sold auction prices. Apr 16, 2018 the art of grahame sydney by grahame sydney longacre press best first book, fiction stray thoughts and nose bleeds by duncan sarkies victoria university press. Grahame sydney it all started with holidays in arrowtown with families from our home neighbourhood when i was about 10 years old. Grahame sydney find out more explore book your trip books features many new zealanders only know the maniototo through the works of dunedinborn realist painter grahame sydney w grahamesydney.
His practice extends beyond landscapes however, and this book also reveals the full extent of that creativity. He graduated bachelor of arts in 1969 and began his full time art career in 1974 after a period of teaching and overseas travel. Paintings 19742014 is a major retrospective survey of paintings from sydneys 40year career as an artist. Nov 12, 2011 grahame sydney it all started with holidays in arrowtown with families from our home neighbourhood when i was about 10 years old. Grahame sydney talks about his spectacular new book. Novel set in arnhem land about a gigantic crocodile, sacred. Working in oils, watercolours, egg tempera, etchings and lithographs, his paintings have been widely exhibited and are held in private and public collections worldwide. Funeral home services for grahame are being provided by allan drew funerals.
Grahame s corner is a heritagelisted commercial and office building located at 142144 pitt street, in the sydney central business district, in the city of sydney local government area of new south wales, australia. Grahame sydney is one of new zealands senior artists, best known for his landscapes of central otago. Discover book depositorys huge selection of grahamesydney books online. Sydneys publication, the art of grahame sydney, scooped the pool at the montana new zealand book awards 2000 winning the montana medal, the top nonfiction prize, the readers choice award and the illustrative arts category. Grahame cumming passed away in sydney, new south wales.
Grahame sydney is one of nzs major artists, best known for his glorious landscapes of central otago. Since beginning his professional art life in 1974 he has worked as a painter in egg tempera, oil and watercolour, printmaker etching and lithography, photographer and writer. Sydney was made an officer of the new zealand order of merit onzm in 2004. His paintings of the central otago landscape and the wider south island are known and loved by large numbers of new zealanders at home and abroad, and have become touchstones that reflect the depth of feeling many people have for this country. The sydneys had a family crib bach to you northerners at karitane, up the coast from dunedin, which was a constant in my life, with boating, seaside, fishing from the rocks, the inescapable smell of the ocean, and adventures any kid would cherish, but always. The monograph, the art of grahame sydney, won a prize at the montana new zealand book awards new zealands most prominent book award in 2000. Grahame sydney 1948 was born in dunedin, new zealand. Grahame sydney has held numerous solo shows throughout new zealand and his work is featured in a variety of national and international collections both public and private. Grahame charles sydney onzm born 1948 is a new zealand artist, based in the south island region of central otago. Montana new zealand book awards montana medal for nonfiction, 2000 montana new zealand book awards readers choice award, 2000. Chosen from paintings produced over thirty years, this selection shows sydneys enormously varied body of work. The art of grahame sydney won the montana book of the year award, as well as the. Penguin books has described this photograph coffee table book as a classic for years to come, this is a spectactular photographic celebration of the heart of.