Developments & happenings

Jane Riley a Coaster raised in Fox Glacier has won the Lawson's Dry Hills People's Choice Award

BREAKING NEWS:Jane Riley a Coaster raised in Fox Glacier has won the Lawson's Dry Hills People's Choice Award.Here is her winning piece "Norwest Stratus Formation." Congratulations Jane! Jane Riley was raised beneath the spectacular Southern Alps at Fox Glacier. Here majestic peaks thrust thousands of metres above foothills blanketed with native rainforest. Jane’s oil paintings reflect her love of the natural environment interpreted with tremendous energy, passion and flair, often incorporating textures of sand, gemstones, shells and other natural materials. The finished artworks are striking – unique – vibrating with flamboyant colour and design. “There is magic everywhere and I aspire to create and help visually inspire others. I love the challenge to eternally better myself. Once you know the ropes (techniques) you can stray from them. I take lots of risks and apply a variety of the learned techniques to my vast repertoire of self taught ideas.” “I find great excitement in pouring my new liquitex creations. I have designed the custom wood circle with rectangle sided triptychs – that are proving to be very popular. They feature New Zealand viewed from outer space looking through the atmospheric plantery layers, made possible by the translucency of liquitex. I hope the artworks I produce on a national level help in promoting and inspiring the beauty of New Zealand. They would make great diplomatic gifts and I aim to introduce these in the future to the International Marketplace.”Riley is published as one of New Zealand’s Favourite artists and her artworks are displayed in various national and international private collections. Extensive overseas travel has amplified the artist’s appreciation of the peace and beauty in New Zealand where she can live “The life of Riley”.www.artbyjane.co.nz

Posted by The Coasters Club on Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Waewae Pounamu to build a new building in Hokitika

Waewae Pounamu to build a new building in HokitikaAnnounced yesterday in conjunction with the Pounamu Trail PGF funding was the decision to build a new building to replace the Waewae Pounamu building in a prime location.

Posted by The Coasters Club on Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Griffin and Smith new building in Hokitika starts

Griffin and Smith new building in Hokitika starts on the corner of Hamilton and Sewell street in Hokitika.Henry Adams is doing the dig out and Evan Jones Construction is the Builder.

Posted by The Coasters Club on Tuesday, June 16, 2020