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Drop by and see me here in Wellington at Toi Poneke, Studio 18, north-west corner, 2nd floor at the Xmas Special Open Studio, Saturday December 17th. There will be framed and unframed prints and soft toys for sale and special deals on proofs (unsigned test prints), toy prototypes (they might be wired, but they need a good home) and paintings…

… I know everybody is very busy before xmas, so it’s all very casual. Come as you are. Drop in for 10 minutes to say “Hello” or stay for tea and cake. Anyway I’d love to see you!  ^_^…

If you like to pick up a certain print or toy as a xmas gift, let me know and I make sure I that it is waiting for you!

Event: Minu Open Studio
Where: Studio 18 (north-west corner, 2nd floor) Toi Poneke, 61 Abel Smith St, Wellington, New Zealand
When: Saturday December 17th, 11:00am to 3:00pm
Facebook: Minu Open Studio

Update:  Many thanks to all who made it to the show! Rieko and I were totally overwhelmed by the amount of people who joined us for the opening night. Rieko sold all her work during the opening and we got very nice feedback from everybody! Images of the opening and the artwork can be found on Flickr or Facebook!

I would like to thank Thistle Hall for hosting the show, Inverlochy Art School for their support, Sophie for being her beautiful self and helping me with the set-up and Stefan Lehmann for taking the pictures, Jonno and Rieko for their patience with my totally stressed-out self.

Open: 30 November – 4 December 2011
Opening: Tuesday, 29 November, 6:00pm
Opening hours: 11am – 7pm Wednesday – Sunday.

The artists will be at the gallery Friday afternoon as well as Saturday and Sunday.

The very old and much loved soft toys depicted in Rieko’s portraits seem to be reluctant to reveal their stories, where as her anthropomorphic animals are placed in sceneries that seem to be taken from almost forgotten childhood tales. Both subjects have a curious nature giving the viewer a window into their character and feelings. Her acrylic paintings are influenced by the pop surrealism movement while maintaining a romantic innocence. Originated in Japan and now based in Wellington, Rieko studies at Inverlochy Art School. This is her 2nd exhibition

Rabbit Portrait by Rieko

Minu’s creations are influenced by european folk tales and traditional book illustration, as well as the contemporary illustrations in pop and street art culture. Her cute characters reveal an often melancholic and almost mischievous side at the second glance. Originated in Germany minu now works as illustrator, printmaker and toymaker in Wellington. Her work is known from her participation in several group shows in Wellington as well as her appearances at the New Zealand Artshow in 2010 and 2011. Her prints and toys are available in selected galleries and online. The show contains a selection of her prints from 2008 to 2011 as well as new work.

The Raccoon, Art Toy by minu

The Minu Weekend Workshop #2 – Drypoint on Perspex will be held*) at the Print Studio, Inverlochy Art School, 3 Inverlochy Place in Wellington on Saturday, November 5 and Sunday, November 6. The fee is $195 for 10 hours tuition.

6 to 8 places are available.
Please contact Mark at Inverlochy to secure your place; phone 04 939 2177 or email manager@inverlochy.org.nz until November 1st.

The course is for both complete beginners or more experienced printmakers who wish to further explore Drypoint techniques using plastic sheets. Water and oil based inks, a variety of white papers and other basic print materials will be provided. The aim is for you to go home with a print each day, so please bring a drawing a photocopy or a monochrome image!

Day 1 Multicolor Drypoint on 2mm Perspex

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Day 2 Drypoint with textures on 1mm PET

Example:

Fact sheet

Event: Minu Weekend Workshop #1 – Drypoint on Perspex
Where: The Print Studio at Inverlochy Art School, 3 Inverlochy Place, Wellington 6011
Dates: Saturday, November 5 and Sunday, November 6
Time: 11am – 4:30pm
Fee: $195 (10 hours tuition)
Booking: Contact Mark at Inverlochy phone 04 939 2177 or email manager@inverlochy.org.nz.

*) If we get enough people ^_^…

Craft 2.0 moves to the city and minu will be there ^_^. Make sure to subscribe to the minu newsletter to get your 20% off voucher!!

“Popular Wellington craft fair, Craft 2.0 is on the move. The next fair will be held at The Atrium, Chaffers Dock Building, 1 Herd St, Wellington. This is the same location where the City Market is held each Sunday.

Craft 2.0 is free to enter. The fair accepts cash but also has EFTPOS on site.

It’s the commitment to New Zealand-created, independent design that sets Craft 2.0 apart. Everything at Craft 2.0 is made or designed by the person selling it. The sellers are carefully selected to get just the right mix of favourites and new faces to ensure the fair is chock-full of handmade goodness.” from the Craft 2.0 website 

Hope to see you!

Event: October Craft 2.0
Where: The Atrium, Chaffers Dock Building, 1 Herd St, Wellington
When: Saturday 29 October, 2011 from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
Admission: free

You are warmly invited to ‘Fragments’ by minu at the New Zealand Art Show 2011. Please come and meet minu from Friday 29 July – Sunday 31 July, 10:00am – 5:00pm, at the TSB Bank Arena, Wellington.

‘Fragments…’ includes a selection of drypoint prints in limited editions as well as acrylic paintings on wood. Archetypal characters and scenes depict strange and magical stories, triggering shared memories, handing the story back to the viewer for him or her to complete the tale.

Event: ‘Fragments…’ by minu at the New Zealand Art Show 2011
Where: TSB Bank Arena, Queens Wharf, Jervois Quay, Wellington
When: Friday 29 July – Sunday 31 July 2011, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Admission: $10 Adults (Children under 14 are free)
Facebook event: NZ Art Show 2011

I will be teaching a workshop at HANDMADE 2011!

Fun prints with lino or wood

Learn the basics of relief print making and have a go at your own woodcut or lino print. This workshop is for complete beginners or people who want to refresh their memory and get their fingers dirty again. Bring a very simple design in bold strokes or use one of the provided templates. Water based inks, a variety of papers and other basic print materials are provided.

Please bring with you:

• A large metal spoon with smooth surface
• Sketch materials – pencil, eraser, sketch pad
• An apron

If you have a set of Lino- or Woodcutting knifes bring them this you. Other wise I have a tool-kit for sale at the workshop, including knifes and plates.

Event: Minu Workshop @ HANDMADE 2011
Where: TDA
When: Saturday 4 Jun, 10.00am–11.45am and Sunday 5 Jun, 9.00am–10.45am
Admission: individual class ticket $45 per class, and $33 for tool-set to take home and other materials.

Tickets can be booked online.

Please contact me if there are any questions!

Hope to see you there!

Screenprint Lilu No.13 – 2 Raven

+++ Submissions are closed now! The winner is CK Smith. Congratulations! That was fun… I will do this again soon! +++

I only have 2 of these left and one is the Easter Online Give Away ^_^…. You can find out more about this print under (Art)work, where you also find more information about the Lilu series.

How does is work?

The winner will be drawn from all submissions (user names) via Twitter, Facebook and comments made on this post before Wednesday April the 20th, 2011. One print, one winner ^_^…

How to take part?

You can enter the draw using Twitter, Facebook and the minu website.

1) Twitter

Follow minu on Twitter and re-tweet or reply to the the give-away tweet. Please make sure that the @minunz is the the tweet, other wise I won’t get your submission!

2) Facebook

Become a fan on Facebook and “like” the post about the give-way.

3) minu Website

Leave a comment on this post. Please leave a valid email. The email is not publicly shown and we hate spam as well.

Please make sure that we can contact you via Twitter,  Facebook or your email (only for comments on this post) to get your shipping address. Do not leave any personal data or addresses with you submissions. I will contact the winner via the usual channels and request your address for shipping. The give-away will be shipped 2 days after I receive the shipping address.

Good luck and take care!

Celebrating its 5th birthday Craft 2.0 returns to the The Dowse Art Museum, 45 Laings Road in Lower Hutt, on Saturday 23rd April from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Come and meet minu and the best in the local craft scene at Wellington’s hottest and most fun fair, devoted to all things arty and crafty.

Event: Easter Craft 2.0
Where: The Dowse Art Museum, 45 Laings Road, Lower Hutt
When: Saturday 23rd April, 2011 from 10:00am to 3:00pm.
Admission: free

See the minu interview on the Craft 2.0 website or the Facebook event for more info!