Michael Greaves – Selected Works: 2013-2017

“Time steals some things, but gives us back others.”
Selected Works by Michael Greaves
6-23 October 2021

RDS Gallery is pleased to announce “Time steals some things, but gives us back others” (6–23 October), an exhibition of work by Michael Greaves from the years 2013–2017. The idea of the exhibition arose when Clive Humphreys, initially scheduled to exhibit 1 October–23 October, found himself (with his work) locked down in Auckland, and was consequently obliged to defer his show “Open Air.” Michael kindly plundered his archive for us, offering viewers a rare opportunity to explore the aesthetic journey undertaken by this artist over the past decade. Drive by 6 Castle Street for a glimpse of some of Michael's more dramatic work - or visit us in person (level 2.5 policies apply) between 11-5 Wednesday through Friday, 11-1 on Saturday. If you prefer a private visit, to arrange an appointment, contact us at radner@rdsgallery.co.nz.

Michael Greaves (b. 1976) currently lives and works in Dunedin where he graduated from The Dunedin School of Art at Otago Polytechnic in 2017 with a Masters of Fine Art (Distinction) and holds the position of Senior Lecturer in Painting. He has exhibited nationally, and internationally, and has work held in the James Wallace Arts Trust, the Otago Polytechnic Collection and in numerous private collections in New Zealand, Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States and Europe. Recent work by Greaves has been exhibited in Berlin, Auckland, and Dunedin.

Images
Michael Greaves, "Object Observation," 2016, oil on linen, 430 x 365 mm
Michael Greaves, "Untitled Object Study #3," 2015-2016, oil on linen, 430 x 365 mm
Michael Greaves, "Von Zimmer," 2013-2016, oil on linen, 1830 x 1370 mm
Michael Greaves, "Untitled (garden object)," 2017, oil on linen, 1830 x 1370 mm [feature image]