{"id":200,"date":"2024-12-07T01:40:39","date_gmt":"2024-12-07T01:40:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brettphillips.art\/?page_id=200"},"modified":"2024-12-07T02:01:27","modified_gmt":"2024-12-07T02:01:27","slug":"patterns-of-diversity","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.brettphillips.art\/?page_id=200","title":{"rendered":"Patterns of Diversity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

92 Hereford Street
The Terrace Arcade, Christchurch, Central City<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10th – 27th October 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2018Patterns of Diversity\u2019 is a bold and unapologetic body of work exploring the complexities of humanity through a social-anthropological lens. Drawing from social observations and psychology, it investigates how personality and hegemony shape our understanding of the social world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who am I? Who am I supposed to be?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Set against the backdrop of Christchurch street art, \u2018Patterns of Diversity\u2019 meets you somewhere between the gallery and the street. The spirit of graffiti and protest is ever-present, with homage to New Zealand artist Pat Hanly in several pieces. Playful word art intertwines with street art elements, creating a layered narrative that demands further investigation.

Embodying the Japanese philosophy of Wabi-sabi, the work embraces the beauty found in imperfection, transience, and randomness. Though some viewers may feel confronted, the pieces are here to challenge you to respond, reflecting on personal and societal patterns of existence. These artworks are designed to communicate and provoke, seeking not just to be seen but to become an open conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Curated by Kat Stefanova
katstefanova.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Supported by: Life in Vacant Spaces<\/a>, Three Boys Brewery<\/a>, The Goldfinch Restaurant<\/a> & The Terrace<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dance Party<\/strong>

55.5 x 143cm
acrylic, oil and enamel paint on canvas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Introvert II<\/strong>

40.5 x 51 cm
oil paint, pencil on canvas
in collaboration with Jordan McInally<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Extrovert II<\/strong>

40.5 x 51 cm
oil paint, pencil on canvas
in collaboration with Jordan McInally<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Other I
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45.5 x 91.5 cm
enamel paint on canvas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Other II
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45.5 x 91.5 cm
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Art Loves You I<\/strong>

45.5 x 45.5 cm
spray paint, oil paint on canvas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Art Loves You I<\/strong>I

45.5 x 45.5 cm
spray paint, oil paint on canvas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Art Loves You I<\/strong>II

45.5 x 45.5 cm
spray paint, oil paint on canvas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Art Loves You I<\/strong>V

45.5 x 45.5 cm
spray paint, oil paint on canvas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Extrovert I<\/strong>

40.5 x 51 cm
spray paint, permanent marker on canvas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Introvert I<\/strong>

40.5 x 51 cm
spray paint, permanent marker on canvas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Seek Copy<\/strong>

40.5 x 51cm
spray paint, permanent marker on canvas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Broken Pattern<\/strong>

45.5 x 35.5 cm
oil paint, permanent marker on canvas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Rules & Permissions
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45.5 x 45.5cm
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Discreet Nuclear Unit<\/strong>

44.5 x 61cm
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