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Source: Office of the Clerk
The art exhibition in Parliament’s Bowen House features artworks by John Drawbridge, Tanya Ashken, Julia Burridge, Cameron Drawbridge, Rick Drawbridge, Tony Drawbridge, Hugo Lindsay, Bruce Wild, Emma Wild, Florence Wild and Harriet Wild.
John Drawbridge
During his 50 year career John Drawbridge worked in oils, watercolour, stained glass, textile design, created large public murals and as a printmaker produced over 200 limited edition prints.
His works are held in many New Zealand and international collections, including some at Parliament. There are 22 works by John in the exhibition and six are rarely seen large oil paintings held by the family.
Three generations of artists
The wider Drawbridge family also features in the exhibition, making this a unique combination of artists. Contributors are John and Tanya’s two sons, Cameron (art on paper) and Tony (jewellery), as well as extended family.
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Source: Office of the Clerk
Visiting the Drawbridge exhibition
The exhibition in Bowen House is open to the public until 19 August at the following times:
- Wednesday 10am to 3pm
- Thursday 10am to 3pm
- Friday 10am to 3pm
- Visits at other times are by arrangement or as part of an art tour.
Art tours
These tours visit the current exhibition as well as taking in some of Parliament’s own art and Collection items. Please note:
- An evening tour is scheduled for Friday 22 July at 6pm
- An afternoon Tour combined with high tea at Bellamys is on 29 July at 2pm.
Bookings for art tours are essential. Please email tour.desk@parliament.govt.nz or phone 04 817 9503. A charge of $30 applies to the high tea.