Influence

Art EXPO is a project group of talented students who have been working on creating an exhibition in partnership with The Art Curator from Te Kunenga Ki Pūrehuroa, Mark Kaneko, and Abby Storey. Current roles and responsibilities students have undertaken are, project managing, art technicians, curators and the role of visual artists. Students have been working hard to bring the exhibition together over two terms in time for the ArtPoint Art Trail. Inspiration for their themes and ideas were generated from a trip to view the Te Kunenga Ki Purehūroa, Massey University art collection. A selection of artwork which has inspired students to respond in their own way to a variety of chosen artworks from the Massey collection.

The students:

Tianna and Grace
Tianna Yang and Grace Ng are 15-year-old artists from Hobsonville Point Secondary School. Both work with painting as their primary medium, focusing on the theme of four-season flora, where they explore the beauty of nature throughout the year. Their inspiration is an artwork named “Root” by Jae Hoon Lee, from Massey University.

Tianna has been learning art since she was 11, while Grace started at the age of 7. They are both inspired by the famous artist Vincent van Gogh, admiring his bold colours and expressive style. His influence is reflected in their vibrant, nature-inspired artworks.

Sophie Mantell
Sophie is a 16-year-old emerging artist whose work reflects her deep passion for nature and the beauty of the world around her. Growing up in Hahei, surrounded by lush forests and vibrant landscapes, Sophie finds inspiration in the delicate interplay of light and colour found in her natural surroundings.

Methuki Perera
Methu is a year 10 artist. She uses acrylic paint to convey her concept of nostalgia and childhood memories. She was inspired by Pinterest, and friends. The reason why she draws is because she can enjoy and stay immersed when she paints.

Suah Jeong
Suah is a year 10 artist. For her medium she uses oil paint, her concept is nostalgia and childhood memories. She was inspired by J H Lee and Vincent van Gogh. The reason why she paints is that when she paints, she can see life differently.

Ace Amelia Black-Queiroga
Ace is a year 10 artist. The medium he is using acrylic paint, his concept is also nostalgia and childhood memories. He was inspired by Anne Noble and J H Lee because of their way of reflecting. He likes art because it is enjoyable and fun.

Aiman Beetham
Aiman is a 14 year old artist who studies at HPSS.

His work of art is made using acrylic paints canvas. His theme of artwork is around the topic of nature. He is a passionate person who has taken serval art classes during his school years.

Aiman is currently working towards the project ‘Artpoint art trail’ Which is an art exhibition in the Hobsonville Point area. His artwork took inspiration and responded towards paintings at Massey University, especially artworks from an artist called Karl Maughan.

Harry Southgate
Harry is a 15 year old artist who studies at HPSS. Currently working with Acrylic on canvas. His artwork is around the theme of special environments. He is passionate about art and is currently completing NCEA Q1 art at school as well as working towards the project Art Expo in collaboration with the Art Point Art Trail.

Elsa Wright and Lana Marfleet
Elsa and Lana, year 11 students are working on a collaborative piece in two parts. Two Canvas using Acrylic paints. The theme for the artworks will take inspiration from the Massey Uni collection of artworks. Both students are passionate about art and like to paint and draw in their spare time. Elsa is currently working towards NCEA Q1 art. where she is also finding a passion for sculpture.

Amy Fang
Amy Fang is a y11 student studying at HPSS, she has completed two years of fine Arts courses at the school and she is currently work on NCEA Q1 art. She enjoys, painting, sculpture, spacial design and computer design at HPSS.

Yawen, Xue
Yawen Xue is a Year student studying at HPSS. She has completed two years of fine arts courses at the school and she is currently working on NCEA Q1 art. She enjoys, painting, watercolour, sketching and projects.

Jenny Hou
Jenny Hou is a Year 11 student at HPSS who has a real passion for art and design. She is currently working with the project group for the ArtPoint trail in November. Her art responds to one of the artworks from Massey University collection. The painting is mainly blue-gray and the background is composed of three-dimensional geometric figures. Jenny enjoys working with acrylics on canvas and loves to sketch in her fee time.