Thursday 22 December 2011

Grainstore Gallery Oamaru

If you are in Oamaru you absolutely must check out the Grainstore Gallery. It displays the work of the Whitestone Artists' Collective, including Donna Demente - she is known for winning one of the early Wearable Art Awards shows, back in its early days in Nelson.

Downstairs, a hand painted sign points the way.

You'll need to climb the steep staircase, pausing along the way to admire the art and posters displayed.

At the top, take a deep breath and gaze around. Then lose yourself in the delights beyond. I think these photos speak for themselves, so I'll let you browse at your own speed.






How was that? Now, don't look down if you're a little unsure of heights... this is a genuine grain store after all, and the floorboards don't always match up.

Hope you enjoyed this tour, ladies and gentlemen! I have one more post from enchanted Oamaru to show you, but I think that might wait till the lazy days after Christmas.

4 comments:

  1. Looks like a really interesting gallery Ruth, enjoyed your steampunk post too we drove down to Otago last month and saw a huge robot/warrior sculpture in a paddock, the kids thought it was great, didnt realise there was more too seein Oamaru.

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  2. Thanks Ruth, has been ages since I last went to a gallery!
    Merry Xmas!

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  3. It's years since I've stopped in Oamaru. I remember seeing Donna Demente's wonderful work, but it was before the steam punk took off. You make another visit seem very enticing.

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  4. Kellee - yes they have sculptures dotted all around the town in interesting places, it's fun!

    Bridget - glad you enjoyed the tour :)

    Ruth - yes, you should definitely visit again, it's a great wee town :)

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