Creatures from the distant past or visitors from another dimension? An arresting new exhibition from internationally renowned Kiwi artist Francis Upritchard features a range of human and animal forms made from balata rubber, a curious substance extracted from trees in Brazil. The new exhibition Paper, Creature, Stone also includes ceramic works, figurative sculptures and watercolours - all new pieces from Upritchard that will be on display from Saturday 2 April 2022 at Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū.
Francis Upritchard A Peach 2021. Steel and foil armature, paint, modelling material, fabric, metal, straw, rhinestones, leather gloves.
Francis Upritchard Earth, Extinction, Monitoring, Adaptations 2021. Steel and foil armature, paint, modelling material, fabric, metal, hair.
Francis Upritchard Earth, Extinction, Monitoring, Adaptations 2021. Steel and foil armature, paint, modelling material, fabric, metal, hair.
Francis Upritchard Olympus (Vase) 2021. Glazed wood-fired ceramic, thrown by Nicholas Brandon.
Francis Upritchard Olympus Strains (Vase) 2021. Glazed wood-fired ceramic, thrown by Nicholas Brandon.
Francis Upritchard Printer 2021. Steel and foil armature, paint, modelling material, fabric, metal, felt, kangaroo hide, hair. Costume made in collaboration with Steven Junil Park.
Francis Upritchard Rock Hugger 2021. Rubber and stone.
Francis Upritchard Sisyphus (detail) 2021. Rubber and wood.
Francis Upritchard Sisyphus and Boulder (Bowl) 2021. Glazed wood-fired ceramic, thrown by Nicholas Brandon.
Francis Upritchard Sisyphus Pushes (Lidded Pot) 2021. Glazed wood-fired ceramic, thrown by Nicholas Brandon.
Francis Upritchard Purple Sisyphus Rests (Lidded Pot) 2021. Glazed wood-fired ceramic, thrown by Nicholas Brandon.
Francis Upritchard Stick Workers 2021. Rubber and wood.
