Stephen Whittaker Is a New Zealand artist, currently residing in Paris.
His earlier work focused on a correlation of natural elemental material and the dynamism of form. Prioritising the use of a reduced natural palette the process focuses on morphing the energy of abstracted primitive figuration and elemental colour study, often realised on a range of natural adaptable materials.
Most recently his work has been focused on the weight of tradition and generational ties. The juxtaposition of progress to structural decay, while being almost always at the expense of some natural element. He has also been exploring the surreal nature of empty domestic space. The specific stillness after the fanfare has passed.
Exhibitions:
2022:
(upcoming) By Lara Sedbon, Bastille Design Centre
«Summer Vibes»
(upcoming) Tesoro Collection, Bethanienstraat 39, Amsterdam
«A Moment»
large & smaller works examining the bizzarity of domestic waiting spaces.
By Lara Sedbon, Bastille Design Centre
«Demain, la jeune scène française Acte. III»
Large diptych depicting a forgottten museum of New Zealand myths. Three smaller surreal works.
2021:
By Lara Sedbon, 126 Rue de Turenne
«Demain, la jeune scène française Acte. II»
Large surreal work depicting the last supper between man & nature.
Art Paris, By Lara Sedbon, Grand Palais Ephemere
Surreal works.
By Lara Sedbon, 126 Rue de Turenne
«Demain, la jeune scène française»
Series of large wooden ‘totem’ mixed media assemblages, alongside a vegetan leather two panel screen.
2020:
Art Paris, By Lara Sedbon, Grand Palais
Abstract & surreal works.
2018:
24 Rue Montmorency
«Bodies»
Large scale bamboo, Linen & matting installations in a site specific exhibition with three other artists.
2017:
Untitled Gallery
«Marche à l’ombre»
Mixed media exhibition with two other artists
Strada Exhibitions
«FAMILIAR FIGURES»
Exhibition of large scale works across two spaces with two other artists.
2016:
Grand on River, Detroit
«Micro Macro»
Group mixed media exhibition.
23 Rue de la Mare show
Exhibition alongside an artist collective. Large oil works.
Galerie Mémoire de l’avenir
«RELATIVES»
Exhibition of 6 works produced in collaboration with a series of poems by William Cox.
2015:
34 Upper Queen Street, Auckland
«ALLOCATING THE FAMILIAR»
First solo exposition in New Zealand
