Sculptures shine light on trauma
Powerful artwork helps start healing for abuse victims
Catherine Daniels’ ‘girls’ are . . . beautifully sculpted, surrounded by . . . photographer Esther Bunning’s huge framed artworks.
October is a busy and vibrant time for the arts in Hawke’s Bay and Creative Arts Napier is no exception. With the HB Arts Festival under way and last weekend’s 2023 Art Trail having taken place, we also have a powerful and poignant exhibition installed in our Main and Small galleries until October 26.
The Secret Keeper, brought to Hawke’s Bay by gifted sculptor Catherine Daniels, tells the story of childhood abuse, the resulting trauma and how she began her healing journey creating her “girls”.
With these incredible sculptures alongside art by her supporting artists, she is determined to shine a light on this subject and provide a safe space for other victims to let go of pain, and reflect on their journeys.
Catherine’s “girls” are haunting and beautifully sculpted, surrounded by award-winning photographer Esther Bunning’s huge framed artworks that capture the essence of the exhibition — a stunning collection and a perfect example of how art can be a powerful healing tool.
Special guest artist Frances Rookes has joined Catherine and Esther for the Napier exhibition, bringing her delicate and brightly structured textile copper pieces that examine the perils of eating disorders.
While marketing her exhibition, Catherine is often met with a polite “no thank you”, but with her
determination to destigmatise the victims of this crime and bring about healing, along with her incredible talent, she continues to achieve groundbreaking results.
She does this by starting the important conversations needed to help others navigate their own journeys of healing through childhood trauma, parental neglect, sexual abuse, eating disorders and mental health issues.
In association with Creative Communities NZ, Exhibitions Gallery of Fine Art in Wellington and the Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival, Catherine will be in residence sculpting at Creative Arts Napier until October 26. Entry is free.
The new CAN Hastings Street Gallery is bursting with the bright and bold works of adored Hawke’s Bay artist and friend Dali Susanto.
Situated at the front of the The Pottery Experience at 18 Hastings St, pop in and check out what’s happening and for sale in our new space.
The CAN Hastings Street Gallery will feature new artists and exhibitions regularly.
CAN is excited to announce another awesome new addition to our space.
The amazing Magic Beans crew, sponsored by Yates, Mitre 10 and Bio Rich, have been busy creating a community garden outside the gallery.
The Beanies were in action on October 15 and the new gardens will be maintained by the legends behind this wonderful project to provide fresh food and “planty” inspiration to our creative community
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