Bryce Gallery moving to Ohoka
‘Along for the move is Bryce Gallery’s sweeping collection of more than 400 contemporary paintings, sculptures for indoors and out, fine glass art, ceramic works and jewellery.’
Everyone needs a quiet place away from the pressures of daily life. Some find it by creating welcoming spaces in their home through art, while others go a step further and immerse themselves in a world of light, colour and form by becoming artists themselves.
Bryce Gallery co-owner Min Kim keeps a foot in both camps. A former interior designer, she has been a committed artist almost her entire life, travelling, painting and always exploring for new meaning and understanding.
Now a new phase is approaching, with Min calling time on her space in Riccarton to relocate Bryce Gallery to Ohoka.
The focus on modern, exquisitely produced works will continue but the art will be displayed in more serene surrounds; an oasis, Min says, where art lovers can lose themselves in the harmony of nature and art, lingering perhaps for a slow walk around.
Min and her partner at Bryce Gallery, fellow artist Jamie Stewart, spent a long time searching for the perfect spot.
To manage the transition, they are giving the gallery a onemonth hiatus in January before reopening in Ohoka in February.
‘‘Our 2019 was filled with so many stories, good and bad, happy and sad, but we’re now nearly ready to say goodbye to the year and make a fresh start in 2020. We will be sure to send out a loud invitation to celebrate the new beginning together,’’ Min says.
Along for the move is Bryce Gallery’s sweeping collection of more than 400 contemporary paintings, sculptures for indoors and out, fine glass art, ceramic works and jewellery.
The new ‘‘nest’’ will also have free coffee and tea, as well as cake – just as soon as Min learns to bake. ‘‘I’ve never baked before but I will learn,’’ she says. ‘‘I want visitors feel at home.’’
With Bryce Gallery, Min successfully closed the divide between running a business and pursuing her passion for painting, and would often paint in a sunny corner of the gallery. She says she could easily spend all day in front of her easel but also enjoys the interaction with customers.
‘‘Art is energy and communication from heart to heart. When
I paint I feel a strong connection with myself and the world. It’s a great feeling which it lets me create unique beauty that has never existed before,’’ she says.
‘‘Life is packed with millions of stories and emotions but we always try to focus on the positive energy, and I do the same with my paintings. Whenever a client reads my energy through a painting, I want to hug them in appreciation.
‘‘I do miss my times of painting 12 hours a day, and I will have that again, but now I am more than happy to meet great people through Bryce Gallery and keep pushing myself as honest artist.’’
Bryce Gallery is currently showing a collection of ‘‘summer’’ works before closing on December 24. Follow it on Facebook to stay informed about the relaunch.
❚ Visit Bryce Gallery this month on the corner of Riccarton Rd and Paeroa St, Riccarton. For details, call 03 348
0064 or see brycegallery.co.nz