To Gaza with Love: 20 May – 15 June 2024

Organised by local artists, Eastside is hosting this exhibition of 26 artists who are donating recent artworks for this fundraiser show.
Intended as an expression of love and support for children living in dire circumstances in Gaza, proceeds will be donated to the Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund.
Artists include: Philip Trusttum, Marian Maguire, Thomas Hammond, Michael Springer, Nick Williamson, Rebecca Smallridge, Josh Bashford, Jon Jeet, Kim Lowe, Sarah Brown, Steve Lowndes, Jane Barry, Magdalene Clare, Robyn Webster, Helene Olivia Smith, Tamara Rookes, Ri Williamson, Greg Yee, Donna Hughes, Rebecca Harris, Nina Cook, Samantha Murray, Linda James, Akilah Hammond, Lucy Dolan Kang and Hamish Allan.
Opening night includes live music performed by Simurgh Music.
Opening Event: 5.30-7pm Monday 20 May, all welcome.
Location: Eastside Gallery, 388 Worcester St, Christchurch, free parking onsite.
Love Lies Bleeding Michael Springer Acrylic and charcoal on hessian sugar sack, 2024
Michael Springer, "Love Lies Bleeding," pit fired charcoal and acrylic on hessian sugar sack, 2024
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Marian Maguire, "Stem #S1," pen and acrylic on paper, 2024
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Helene Olivia Smith, "Rising Ruin #2," smoke-fired stoneware, 2024
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Robyn Webster, "Open Future," harakeke impression & ink on Somerset paper, 2024
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Josh Bashford, "Hope," acrylic woodcut on hessian, 2024
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Nina Cook, "Truth to Self," oil on paper, 2024
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Lucy Dolan Kang, "Soul Song," watercolour and oak gall on paper, 2023
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Thomas Hammond, "Death Dive," macrocarpa timber and Oamaru stone, 2024
Nick Williamson
Nicholas Williamson, "We are all on the Titanic," acrylic on board," 2023
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Donna Hughes, "Bronze Olpae #1," Bronze and Sterling Silver (oxidised), 2024
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Barb Gaeth, "Holding Life," BRT Clay and Underglaze, 2022
'Mycorrhizal Network' Watercolour on round board. RSmallridge
Rebecca Smallridge, "Mycorrhizal Network," Watercolour, ink, natural pigment & gold dust on board, 2022
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Jane Barry, "Radio," acrylic on canvas, 2024
Ri Williamson Nocturne
Ri Williamson, "Nocturne," digital print 1/1, 2024