This series of concertina sketchbooks were inspired by a road trip
to Rotorua, Aotearoa New Zealand, in between Lockdowns in 2020.
These books are currently on display in my solo exhibition
ARTFUL NARRATIVES
2 April - 2 June, 2022
Angela Morton Room
Level 1
Takapuna Library
Auckland
New Zealand
 |
| Artful Narratives display, Angela Morton Room |
 |
| Artful Narratives display, Angela Morton Room |
All sketchbooks are for sale.
Please enquire for details or visit the exhibition.
Inspiration
The quirky, humpy-bumpy landscape of the Hamurana region of the
central North Island, just north of Rotorua on State Highway 5,
caught my eye, and my imagination, piquing my curiosity as to
how these odd landforms had formed.
Making of
Strips of paper were cut from a large sheet of
Hahnmuhle Britannia watercolour paper, 300gsm.
Starting with very loose and spontaneous watercolour sketching
I worked on multiple strips of paper at the same time.
I then worked individually and spontaneously on
each strip to add detail.
Textured papers were printed for the covers using a
fabric covered collograph plate.
Preparing and assembling the covers
Constructing the books
The Completed Sketchbooks
 |
| Hamurana inspired landscape I by Toni Hartill |
 |
| Hamurana inspired landscape II by Toni Hartill |
 |
| "Landscape from my subconscious" by Toni Hartill |
 |
| "Roadtrip Impressions I" by Toni Hartill |
 |
| "Roadtrip Impressions II" by Toni Hartill |
 |
| "Wet Weather Driving - views from the passenger seat" by Toni Hartill |
I will be giving another talk during my exhibition and you are invited!
Come for a guided tour through the display cabinets. View the artworks being handled and manipulated, the way they are meant to be fully appreciated. Meet the artist (ME!) and hear the stories and inspirations behind the making of the works. And feel free to ask me questions - I'll try to answer them!
Thanks for visiting my blog!
Follow me on Instagram and Facebook
for more regular updates:
@tonihartillart
and/or SUBSCRIBE to my Newsletter
for specific invites and announcements.
HINT!!
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
COMING THIS WEEK!
