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Linda Elliott: A Keen Eye for Detail
SummaryI first saw the captivating, highly original work of Linda Elliott in Easter 2010 when she co-hosted a successful exhibition called ’Pen and Brush’ at the Iron Design showroom in Dive Crescent. 
Main BodyAs long as she can remember, Linda has been torn between graphic arts and music. Today she manages to juggle the two and enjoys the creativity associated with both. Tauranga has been 'home' for Linda since 1960. In her artworks, Linda paints everyday subjects and objects, explores issues, and takes them in surprising new directions. The creative process often continues during the development of the work sometimes with surprising (and frequently amusing) results. She combines a keen eye for detail with a naïve artistic style, a great imagination, and sense of humour.
In 2008 Linda exhibited in the National Tauranga Art Award with a theatrical piece using a mixture of sculpture, painting, fabric, and wood. In July this year, Linda worked on a commissioned mural for the Marble Cafe and Bar at Gate Pā. The manager requested a musical theme including piano keyboards. The rest was Linda's choice. The idea is that this bar was the original reason that fish grew legs and came ashore.
Linda also frequently poses interesting questions relating to the everyday matters that we encounter in our lives. The images often have an imaginative twist that makes us think differently on the seemingly prosaic.
In her painting 'The Waiter', Linda asks, "Would we enjoy our meaty dishes as much if we were to meet our prey as the lively and friendly characters they once were?"
'The Waiter'300mm x 300 mm Acrylic on canvas. 200
New work has recently been displayed at the Bethlehem College Art Exhibition, at Thornton Gallery in Hamilton, and the hugely successful 'Double Vision' exhibition at the Creative Tauranga Gallery. When I asked her about her art, Linda says she wants to, "Express my own opinions, ideas, and imaginations through honest effort and to regard and enjoy the work of others in this light also." Linda appreciates the privilege of being able to put time into music and painting and has begun a new project creating a book to help children learn music.
Linda has a Facebook site called Linda Elliott Artist / Musician and can be contacted by email at houseofelliotts@xtra.co.nz
by Pete Morris (2010).
Pete Morris is an occasional painter and art lover. He is a free lance writer with a particular interest in promoting the visual arts in Tauranga.
Main BodyAs long as she can remember, Linda has been torn between graphic arts and music. Today she manages to juggle the two and enjoys the creativity associated with both. Tauranga has been 'home' for Linda since 1960. In her artworks, Linda paints everyday subjects and objects, explores issues, and takes them in surprising new directions. The creative process often continues during the development of the work sometimes with surprising (and frequently amusing) results. She combines a keen eye for detail with a naïve artistic style, a great imagination, and sense of humour.Linda working on 'The Waiter'.
In 2008 Linda exhibited in the National Tauranga Art Award with a theatrical piece using a mixture of sculpture, painting, fabric, and wood. In July this year, Linda worked on a commissioned mural for the Marble Cafe and Bar at Gate Pā. The manager requested a musical theme including piano keyboards. The rest was Linda's choice. The idea is that this bar was the original reason that fish grew legs and came ashore.
The Marble Bar mural.
Linda also frequently poses interesting questions relating to the everyday matters that we encounter in our lives. The images often have an imaginative twist that makes us think differently on the seemingly prosaic.
In her painting 'The Waiter', Linda asks, "Would we enjoy our meaty dishes as much if we were to meet our prey as the lively and friendly characters they once were?"
'The Waiter'300mm x 300 mm Acrylic on canvas. 200
New work has recently been displayed at the Bethlehem College Art Exhibition, at Thornton Gallery in Hamilton, and the hugely successful 'Double Vision' exhibition at the Creative Tauranga Gallery. When I asked her about her art, Linda says she wants to, "Express my own opinions, ideas, and imaginations through honest effort and to regard and enjoy the work of others in this light also." Linda appreciates the privilege of being able to put time into music and painting and has begun a new project creating a book to help children learn music.
Linda has a Facebook site called Linda Elliott Artist / Musician and can be contacted by email at houseofelliotts@xtra.co.nz
by Pete Morris (2010).
Pete Morris is an occasional painter and art lover. He is a free lance writer with a particular interest in promoting the visual arts in Tauranga.
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Pete Morris, Linda Elliott: A Keen Eye for Detail. Pae Korokī, accessed 13/12/2024, https://paekoroki.tauranga.govt.nz/nodes/view/6156
