Four Seasons in one Place

Four Seasons in one place

Katrina McGettigan & Michelle Green have captured all seasons with their stunning landscape paintings in their upcoming exhibition at Terrace Downs Resort for the month of August. These popular artists both produce works that can be described as uniquely New Zealand, both being able to capture the beauty of our land and the seasons of the soul in a single frozen moment of time.
Michelle Green is a quiet but extremely friendly creative from the West Coast of the South Island. Being artistic all of her life Michelle’s passion for painting comes from the inspiring scenes and weather that are so prevalent in the coast.

The West coast is rich in history and is well known for its wild weather and that helps to flame the fire that fuels Michelle’s passion for its ever changing moods. Grey clouds, mist and fog or the crisp air of a simply still and silent place, really gives Michelle a deep-seated feeling and connection to the land. When she comes across wet and damp and mossy old buildings she is inspired to delve deeper into the history of the places that she paints sending her imagination into a spin as to what it would be like to live there.

Over on the East coast in Christchurch you will find Katrina McGettigan, a kindred spirit who connects with the heritage of Canterbury and the land just as Michelle does but projects her interpretation differently in the form of landscape moods, colours and light to depict many mountains and lake reflection scenes.

Katrina works full time at Selwyn House Preschool as an art teacher and was extremely successful in her exhibition last year with Terrace Downs. Her works proved popular with travellers and locals providing all with a strong Canterbury connection. This year Katrina has been exploring the changing weather patterns in the sky and finding out how it changes the light, shadow and mood of a scene.

Both artists have joined their energy harmoniously at Terrace Downs Resort to produce an exhibition of paintings that will feature a striking series of scenes from the South Islands east and west coast.

The exhibition opening is to be held on Thursday 1st August at 6:30 to be seated by 7pm priced at $45 pp and includes complimentary beverage on arrival.
Terrace Downs Art exhibitions feature a unique opening night where you are able to dine with the artists and enjoy great company, a delicious Buffet, prepared by Terrace Downs wonderful chefs and wonderful music from the soulful Kris Trousselot on the piano. Bookings for the opening are essential. The exhibition is free to attend and will run from the 1st August - 5th September during resort opening hours. The works are available to purchase from the resort and online at www.terracedownsart.vc.net.nz
Please contact The Arts Director for any enquiries 021 1229317 or rachael.inch@terracedowns.co.nz