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Come view some of Shaun’s latest work at Sculpture on the Peninsula 2009 on the 6, 7 and 8 of Nov. Visit www.sculpturenz.co.nz for more details.

View some of Shaun’s most recent work at Art in a Garden 2009 from Oct 30 – Nov 1. Visit www.artinagarden.co.nz  for more details.

Shaun is humbled in being selected as a finalist in the 2009 Anthony Harper Contemporary Art Awards with his entry the “Clockroach”.

Shauns reason for producing such a creation is two fold.

Cockroachs captured his imagination not just for their rather alien look but also for their share resilience and adaptability.

In researching his subject Shaun discovered that some species of cockroach could survive without oxygen for 45minutes. Live without food for a month or more. Are 15 times more resistant to the effects radiation than humans and can acquire enough sustenance from the glue on the back of a postage stamp to support life.

It was for these reasons that Shaun decided to look at the cockroach from a whole new perspective.

What if these were not living creatures but mechanised creations not subject to the laws of life.

The second part of the equation was simply time. These creatures seem to have been around since the beginning of time hence the significance of the clock element in the work. 

Shaun has also incorporated a sense of irony in combining an analogue type watch escapement with a digital clock.

The “Clockroach” is a fun piece designed to fire the imagination.

Shaun is very pleased to announce that selected works in sculptured steel are now on display and available for purchase at the Bryce Gallery.

Visit the Bryce Gallery at :- www.brycegallery.co.nz

Selected metal sculpture by Shaun Rennell of Artemis is now available at the Look Gallery!

Visit the Look Gallery at – www.lookgallery.co.nz

More than 130 paintings and works by leading and emerging New Zealand artists will be auctioned on March 6 to raise funds to send 20 Linwood College students and staff to China. Featured in the auction are works from some of New Zealands elite artists. Names such as Ralph Hotere (a Kiwi artist of Maori descent whom features on Wikipedia no less), Bryan L’Estrange, Melissa Sharplin and Kieth Morant to name but a few.  Shaun of Artemis Metal Art  is honoured to be a part of this charitable auction and has offered two steel wall sculptures for auction to contribute to this great cause. 

For further details visit – www.linwoodcollege.co.nz

On the 10th of March, 2009 within the lush surroundings of North Hagley Park, Christchurch is hosting the Ellerslie International Flower Show. This is a first for Christchurch and is expected to draw thousands of visitors from around New Zealand and all over the world. Featured at this years show is the “An Eye for Sculpture” exhibition. Curator for  the exhibition is local sculptor Michael Michaels. A number of New Zealands leading sculptors will feature and include, Ceramic artist Linda Pringle, West Coast jade sculptor Ian Boustridge, steel sculptor Don DeMacedo, highly grogged stoneware sculptor Susan Sky and emerging steel artist Vaneet Dent of Vine Art meets Design. Shaun Rennell of Artemis Metal Art has accepted an invitation to exhibit at the Eye for Sculpture exhibition which is billed as one of the Ellerslie Flower Shows main attractions. Shaun will be exhibiting two works, one of which was created especially for the show.  This an event not to be missed!

For further info on the Ellerslie International Flower Show visit – www.ellerslieflowershow.co.nz

See you there!

Welcome to the website of Artemis Metal Art, Christchurch, New Zealand. At present our website is in development.

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