Throughout the year, FACLT hosts seminars by respected artists and cultural leaders.
We do not have any new publich talks or lectures scheduled for 2010
Past Talks and Lectures in 2009
Matariki 2009 - Storytelling with Candice Reading
Students from Pukekohe North School, Pukekohe Hill School and Aka Aka School were captivated by Candice Reading's stories of the Maketū Whitebait's struggle for survival. Candice's educational stories are about two threatened native species - whitebait and eels. They teach respect and appreciation for working as kaitiaki (guardians) with Tangaroa, the god of the sea and projenator of fish.
Matariki 2009 - Pănui
Artists Talks with Q&A - 29th and 30th of June 2009
Our guest speakers as part of our Matariki programme for 2009 were Sarah Copeland, Rachel Page and Kery Lambert who discussed their work and influences. These were fascinating presentations on the traditional and contemporary influences which have informed Maori artists from ancient times until the present day.
Past Talks and Lectures in 2008
Fact or Fiction: Portraiture, An Observation
Illustrated talk by Peter Le Fevre
April 23, 2008
Through words and pictures, Peter gave a fasinating talk on artists' use of portraiture as a tool of power throughout western art history. Peter is one of New Zealand's best portrait artists and an art teacher at Pukekohe High School. His stunning oil portraits were displayed in February in the Quartet exhibition in the New Zealand Steel Gallery, and one piece from the series (David, shown at left) was shortlisted for the biennial Adam Portraiture Award and Exhibition in Wellington.
Born in Zambia and educated in South Africa, Peter holds a Masters of Fine Art (Hons) from Whitecliffe College of Art and Design and a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in art history from the University of Cape Town. His is a passionate art educator who has 24 years experience of teaching at both tertiary and secondary institutions.
He has exhibited his artwork regularly since 1979 both in solo and group exhibitions. His portrait painting explores the concept of the identity of the sitter being a conscious collusion between artist and sitter to produce a product that is a constructed reality. His most recent work is both allegory and homage to an influential past teacher of his, the artist Andrew Verster.
Peter's talk launched the theme for the 2008 FACT Spring Show, "Franklin Faces".
Visual Skills in Art, Design and Publishing Illustrated talk by Brian Gartside October 24, 2007
Franklin's own renowned craftsman Brian Gartside delighted a sizeable audience in October with his approaches to enhanced "seeing" and its practical application in creative and personal expression.
Brian has had two careers, one as a lecturer in art and another as a professional clay artist and graphic designer. Brian's ceramic work, which is in most art museum collections in New Zealand, employs strong colourful images that reflect elements of the diverse landscape. He lives in rural Pukekohe, where he produces a unique, colourful range of domestic and decorative ware. In New Zealand he has tutored, exhibited and published articles widely. In the past 25 years he has also conducted over fifty workshops and seminars in Australia, Canada, Britain and the USA.
For examples of Brian's work, visit www.gartside.info
Photos: Top - 'Ako' by Mereana Slade, Middle--detail from ceramic bowl. Right--Brian lecturing.