25th November - 14th December 2010

nkb Gallery is pleased to present a new two person show by renowned New Zealand painters Ruth Cole and Lindsey Baker. You are cordially invited to attend the opening of this exhibition on Thursday 25th November at 6pm.

Lindsey Baker has been exhibiting for over 30 years, both in group shows and solo exhibitions. Baker is well known for his own unique brand of realism; with a deft hand, he makes his razor sharp precision look effortless. ‘I am primarily interested in Kiwi culture’ says Baker, ’Hence the urban landscapes which are usually full of imagery that is uniquely New Zealand.’ Baker contrasts our own icons with those of other cultures in an effort to expose the innate ‘kiwiness’ that defines New Zealand’s landscape.

Baker is based in Raglan. He initially trained as an art teacher but now works full time as both a graphic and fine artist. In addition to his exhibiting experience, Baker was featured in the book ‘NZ on Canvas’ by Denis Robinson. His work is held in many prominent collections, such as those of The University of Waikato and The Waikato Museum of Art and History.

Ruth Cole has been painting professionally for over 25 years. While she has had a diverse career, in recent years Cole has become particularly well known for her Coastal Landscapes. For this exhibition, she has completed an impressive series of works that capture the brooding power of Auckland’s west coast. In her unmistakable style of gestural realism, Cole uses her brush to capture and hold intense moments of drama; her paintings are both serene and viscerally aware.

Cole holds a Master of Fine Arts from Elam. In addition to exhibiting both throughout New Zealand and internationally, Cole has been the recipient of numerous professional and academic awards. Cole was also featured in the book ‘NZ on Canvas;’ she has been featured in many anthologies on New Zealand art. Her work is held in many of New Zealand’s top Collections, including those of Te Papa Tongarewa, The New Dowse (formerly ‘The Dowse Museum’), The National Library and The New Zealand Judiciary.