Every Saturday | 1 November - 20 December | Otara Community Courtyard

23.11.08

Live Art Making: Siliga David Setoga




Siliga made a series of works on paper which were distributed for free to market goers.

Tongan handcrafts from 'Ilasaane 'Ilaiu

Coconut scrapers
$20 each

Ta'ovala
Woven mat made from synthetic and traditional organic materials
From $140
This exquisite ta'ovala is made from synthetic ribbon.
$250


8.11.08

Antonio Filipo & Siliga David Setoga

Antonio Filipo and Siliga David Setoga are two graphic designers who currently feature in the exhibition, MEAT & LOLLIES at Fresh Gallery Otara (31 October - 22 November). They will be working live in the Otara Community Courtyard on Saturday 15 November from 9am - 12midday.
YNOT i (2008)
Acrylic paint on canvas
By Antonio Filipo

Siliga David Setoga at the Otara Art Market.

Local artist Sean Kerrigan




Local artist Sean Kerrigan prepared a concrete mixture which was carved throughout the morning.






7.11.08

Saturday 8 November




Meeting artist Troy Jackson


Photographer Evotia Tamua-Thompson


T-shirts by Popo Hardware with glass etching by Troy Jackson


Cow hide tin drums from $10 - $60


'Ilasaane 'Ilaiu stall


Glass etching by Troy Jackson


Create II Devestate
Troy's portfolio includes 21st keys, car windows, mirrors, table tops, commissioned etching at Telstra Pacific Events Centre


2.11.08

STALL HOLDERS WANTED

Otara Art Market is a new initiative of Otara Business Association working in partnership with Manukau Arts. It takes place outside Fresh Gallery Otara in the Otara Community Courtyard from 9am - 12midday each Saturday leading up to Christmas.
So, one week down, seven weeks to go and we are still seeking reliable stall holders to be part of this new initiative.

Those interested should contact Melissa Cole on 021 0314860 as soon as possible.



Artwork by local artist, Marcus Winter

Saturday 1 November

Artwork by local artist, Marcus Winter - the crowd magnet


An impromptu performance in the Otara Community Courtyard

Otara Art Market sign by local artist, Sean Kerrigan - who also features in the current exhibition at Fresh Gallery Otara, Meat & Lollies - http://meatandlollies.blogspot.com/

Auckland photographer, Evotia Tamua-Thompson, will be based at the Otara Art Market on Saturday 8 and 15 November promoting her recently published photographic books, Polynesian Festival and Pacific Auckland published by Little Island Press.
Thank you Ilasaane, Evotia, Robyn, Nicole and Marcus.