What's on at Taupō Museum
Quixotic Aquatic – Community art exhibition
11 December 2021 to 7 February 2022
An exhibition of Aquatic creatures created with re-created materials
Quixotic Aquatic, the fifth of Taupō Museum's reduce, re-use, recycle, re-create exhibitions, invited participants to create artworks and sculptures of creatures, real or imagined, with an aquatic theme.
The use of quixotic in the exhibition title encouraged the artists and creators into imagining an underwater world of fun, weird and wonderfulness. The use of materials that would and should not be found in our oceans, lakes and waterways will also add a quixotical aspect while reminding us of the importance of keeping these important places litter free.
Second Helpings – Jason Kelly
11 December 2021 to 7 February 2022
Iconic New Zealand Artist, Jason Kelly brings Second Helpings to the Taupō Museum’s Niven Room over the summer holidays.
Second Helpings features Kelly's series of 18 Kiwiana grub-inspired paintings on reclaimed wood, commissioned by NZ Post for the "Kiwi Kitchen" Collectors Stamps in 2015.
Kelly first gained widespread attention with his successful print series Sweet As Summer Series 2009 in his trademark quirky hand brushed style.
"I'm happy to be able to exhibit my unique humorous quirk in a Second Helpings serving of my NZ Post Stamp Series, Kiwi Kitchen," Jason says.
“It's great to be able to exhibit the original collection in the Taupō Museum, a former post office. Taupō is also the backdrop image of New Zealand's rarest stamp. I'm also excited to be exhibiting some new works with a Taupō flavour”
Kelly's work will be on display till 7 February 2022. Keep an eye on the Taupō Museum Facebook page for possible workshop events and talks (Covid level dependent).
