House Artwork

“Glass Blaze” is the first of its kind. It is a part of a collection of blooming and blazing thermoplastic sculptures. Reaching the maximal limit of size, “Glass Blaze” depicts a mastery of cast acrylic manipulation through pushing and pulling. This challenging piece exemplifies density through the glass-coloured folds and crevices throughout the form.

Michel’s woodcut prints and sculpture support his Tuna narrative and study during term 1 with students from St Patrick’s College, Silverstream. Each title envelope broader narratives of the greater environment – of Awa, Moana, and phases of Māhina – all visual reminders of connection, interconnection, and the synergy of the cycle of life.

Vessel woven from harakeke (NZ flax – phormium tenax) grown in Anne’s garden

Graceful: ‘Characterized by elegance or beauty of form, manner, movement, or speech. Elegant’

Handmade original artwork, made in NZ using recycled materials from Aucklands streets.

Specifically, the navy blue coloured banners were hung on the street to celebrate Matariki.

This artwork is 940mm x 640mm and comes professionally framed in white, (note that images here show the piece before framing).

“Combining her passion for art with a commitment to reducing waste, Frankie creates vibrant, large scale embroidery using recycled rope and street banners. Frankie’s art isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s a tool to raise global environmental consciousness and to celebrate the wonder of colour and joy.”

Head of the Harbour features the gentle contours o Noorth Head/Maungauikia and the imposing from of Rangitoto as seen from Auckland’s Tamaki Drive.

Hand-signed, limited edition giclée print framed in white (3/25).

Golf leaf and resin.

Note – there are two units of Heart of Gold available for purchase. 1 is available in a House and 1 is available to purchase in The Gallery.

Archival photograph on Hahnemühle, Framed.

Acrylic on chalkboard.

Brad Novak is well known for his portrayal of icons, with Sir Edmund Hillary featuring strongly in this work – a Humanitarian, a Mountaineer, and a Beekeeper. Novak skilfully represents Sir Edmund through a unique and modern interpretation.

Sir Edmund looks out from the frame through a ‘tech lens’, referencing the artist’s concerns about his self-titled ‘Digital Dilemma’ – commentary on the pros and cons of an ever-increasing technological age.

“There’s also a personal connection with my father John Novak (who recently passed away) being a lover of gardening, plant life and in particular, flowers. Life is beautiful, and impermanence is part of what makes it so special. My wish is that others connect with this contemporary take on the classical genres of portraiture and still life!”

– Brad Novak

Medium: Acrylic and spray paint on boxed wooden board.

Juxtaposing the fine art of bronze smelting with a street and urban art aesthetic has created an object that’s both whimsical but also striking.

“Creating this first ever bronze as the signature work for my solo show in the USA at Chicago’s Vertical Gallery was 2.5 years in the making. The patina is a wonderful blue green honouring the native NZ blue duck.”

This object further builds on one of Brad’s central themes… his self-titled ‘Hybrids’, within which he explores ‘identity’ through charismatic animals fusing with humans to create engaging hybrid figures. Many of the central subjects are birds, which have a special place in both the history and modern-day life of Aotearoa, New Zealand. And the warrior aspect of several pieces reflects the fight that we all must undertake to break our own self-limiting beliefs. These works are a metaphor, mirroring Brad’s career and life journey.

“I believe there’s this flawed human tendency for us to label (and thereby limit) not only ourselves but also others. I’m rejecting this through combining both visual art and medical careers. The primary question being, how do we honour our authentic inner self?”

Novak considers himself a true ‘hybrid’ – geek first, artist second, and (part-time) doctor third. Begun in 2009, this series rose out of an attempt to be defined by more than his first career. Through uncanny juxtaposition, he wants to convey the complexity of our identities. Are we just one ‘thing’? A Mother, a father, an accountant, a businesswoman? Defined by something that we do? Why do we put others (and ourselves) in restrictive little boxes?

“I am grateful for this opportunity to challenge stereotypes. Learning about the ‘golden handcuff’ phenomenon, and sunk-cost bias, helped me take risks career-wise and accept who I am. Both my artwork and practice reflect this…”

-Brad Novak

Medium: Limited edition bronze sculpture with blue/green patina. 300mm high. 7.3 kg. Edition of only 8 – stamped with the new blood pop symbol and inscribed with the number verso. Displayed unmounted (as intended) but has mounting holes underneath for optionality.