Dali Susanto - Exhibition

We take great pride in Welcoming Dali Susanto; an amazing artist who hails from the Hawkes Bay to The Peoples Gallery here in Tauranga .

Dali hails from an area in New Zealand that is still dealing with the devastating damage caused by the floods earlier in the year, and is bringing his art work to show that the arts are still alive and kicking in the region. Dali's work of bold paintings and designs, usually using acrylics and often resembling prints are a wonder to behold.

He continues to expand on his creativity and has begun painting on different media as well as canvas. Since moving to New Zealand in 2007 he has developed a distinctive style using motifs and patterns with a bold graphic style and use of colour.

Themes in his work are often based on love and relationships. Dali also enjoys painting murals.

He has held several exhibitions at galleries in Hastings and Napier and has exhibited in Auckland and in the Taupo Museum.

Born in the art capital of Indonesia, Jogjakarta, Dali Susanto was brought up surrounded by artists, both within and outside of his family circle. Dali’s Mother and Father (and other family members) own batik galleries and teach local and international tourists and students the skills in batik work. He was named by his parents after Salvador Dali in hope that he would follow along the same footsteps and become an artist.

Opening preview Friday 14h April 5:30-7:30pm. Everyone welcome.

On display in The People's Gallery - Toi ka rere from the 15th to the 6th of May.

Open 10am - 3pm Monday to Saturday