Reflector positions painter Shintaro Nakahara alongside sculptor Ray Haydon; exhibiting together for the first time, the two artists pose a visual conversation about colour and curve, the control of line, and subtle shine.
Shintaro Nakahara’s studies in pure colour are played out in calligraphic paintings that joyfully defy any accepted notion of colour theory. Crisp, even sequences of colour diverge, align, and intersect across the surface of his works, in combinations that simultaneously bewilder and delight the viewer. Shintaro studied Fine Art in Tokyo before migrating to New Zealand 10 years ago; his education includes the classical study of Japanese calligraphy, which informs his work to this day. His recent public exhibitions include Collaborations at Papakura Art Gallery and ArtDEGO at Auckland Art Gallery, both in collaboration with Yoshiko Nakahara.
Ray Haydon’s sculptures encompass the essence of movement, creating works that are in constant conversation with their environment. His latest series includes new works in carbon fibre and timber, as well as Reflector, a colossal piece in glistening stainless steel that twists sinuously through space while reflecting back its surroundings. Viewed through the distortion of the work’s fluid form, the environment becomes almost indistinguishable from the sculpture. Haydon’s works have featured in numerous publication and his recent public exhibitions include Shapeshifter and NZ Sculpture OnShore.
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