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October 2011

NEW ARTIST
Fatu Feu'u
Mata Atua

We have another treat for Momentum lovers with the addition of Fatu Feu’u to our gallery. A vanguard of contemporary Pacific art in New Zealand, Fatu, originally from Samoa, makes his debut on our walls with the powerful piece Mata Atua, which literally translates as Warrior God.

Try the Samoan Way »

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September 2011

NEW ARTIST
Sandy Clark
Tiki Pounamu

As spring arrives, Momentum has a hot new bunch of artists bounding through our fields. First up is Sandy Clark, longtime Art Director, talented oil painter and lover of New Zealand's taonga. We think Sandy's work is a treasure in it's own right with her limited edition prints  being snapped up for collections in NZ, Australia, Japan and the US.

Find your Precious »

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ANOTHER NEW ARTIST!
Geoff Hoey
Marmite Jar

Otherwise know as longtime artist-about-town Hoey G, is a respected for his lashings of tasty work. We've got an old skool, full of flavour, limited edition print of a kiwi classic ready to slather on your wall.

Spread and savour »

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JUST. ONE. MORE. NEW ARTIST!
Neal Palmer
Woven Paths

Get ready for an exploration of colour, texture, patter and form! Neal brings us luscious limited edition prints that refer to his love of the historical, mixed in the desire to create a strong emotional response to his subject matter. After time in the UK and Australia, Neal has become enthralled with the abstract forms of flax combined with painterly mark-making.

Naturally capitivating »

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NEW WORKS
Mark Compton
Hope and Love (and more!)

With a finger on the fast beating pulse of contemporary culture, Mark Compton is bringing you a veritable feast of modern pieces that are destined to be classics. We're digging the smart references to historical pop art icons he's appropriated such as Robert Indiana's LOVE sculpture for Hope and Love and everyone's favourite dude, The Fonz, for Happy Days.

Love some Hope »

July 2011

NEW ARTIST
David Weir
Movement of the Soul

This month we welcome David to the fold with powerful abstract artworks deeply influenced by his years going walkabout in Australia which included learning tribal lore from Aboriginal elders.

Channel tribal amazingness »..................................................................

May 2011

Lester Hall
War Dog

Who doesn't love having an adorable canine floating around the house? Enjoy this characterful pooch with the classic Pakeha/Maori Hall-ian mix - guaranteed no chewed slippers.

Catch this kuri cutie »..................................................................
Dick Frizzell
The Answer

The latest deep insight from pop svengali Dick Frizzell is crazy popular. These limited edition prints are walking out the door as fast as the Mommy Boys can frame them. Destined to become a classic. We recommend you get some meaning in your life asap.

Your Answer is here »
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Otis Frizzell
La Fiesta Del Tiki

Ole ole ole! It's fiesta time in Frizzell-land. Celebrate this smooth, chilled pina colada of artiness that finely mixes kiwi culture with all the fun that a latino hoedown can muster. And that's a lot.

Shake your chacaras »..................................................................

April 2011


Shane Hansen
Tui Kainga

To quote the seminal gay icon of the 20th Century, "There's no place like home", (cue clicking of sparkly red shoes). Here's a piece to make your home super special, as Shane channels the beauty of our uniquely native flora and fauna, in this beautiful limited edition screen print.

Catch some Kainga here »

March 2011

Brad Novak
Hope For Canterbury

Brad channels Andy Warhol for this stylish limited edition fundraiser screenprint of the beloved Christchurch Cathedral.

Show some lovin' »..................................................................
Cecilia Russell
Playing Queens

Ladies are in the house, and not just any old gals! Cecilia Russell has rustled up the most luscious Art Deco inspired Playing Queens. Hang these sexy sirens on your wall and enjoy their sultry come hither gazes and seductive poses.

Deco-a-go-go here »
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Weston Frizzell
Super City

Weston Frizzell take the power back with their response to the highly controversial winning design for the Auckland Super City Logo competition. You know who gets our vote.

Elect with your eyes »..................................................................

February 2010

Paul Hartigan
Evil Li'l Pania

To quote the seminal heart-throb of the twentieth century (Hello? Cliff Richards): She's just a devil woman, With evil on her mind, Beware the devil woman, She's gonna get you from behind. A bewitching combination of smouldering kiwiana and visual electricity awaits.

Fall under Pania's spell here »

December 2010

Dick Frizzell
Grocer With Moko

That sly old dog Santa has turned up at the gallery with an über collectable Frizzell print just in time for Christmas.

Get shopping here »

Dick Frizzell
Four Four Time

Can't tell you just how well behaved we have been for St Nick to deliver yet ANOTHER highly collectible Frizzell artwork.

Four Four Time is a limited edition print only given to collaborators on the NZ Songbook.

But now we have our mitts on a copy. Get in quick!

March to the beat here »

October 2010

Dick Frizzell
Architiki

We have four new tiki artworks instore including Architiki. I wonder what his Archi-whare would look like?

Check out his colourful mates Blue Tiki and Brown & Orange Tiki, plus his mon ami Le Tiki. Magnifique!

Clock the tiki here »

Lester Hall
Poll Tax

Summer is here and we have some bright, brand spanking new works from Lester Hall stamping their mark!

Lester's works are a confluence of Euro/Polynesian style and design, a bit of Russian rock 'n' roll mixed with iwi chic.

Get stamped here »

September 2010

Nikki Apse
Satellite Jigsaw

It's finally spring and to celebrate we have some gorgeous new works frolicking around the gallery.

First up is the very popular and talented Nikki Apse with an elegant, elongated print referencing the Coromadel Peninsula and the islands around Auckland. Makes you want summer to be here already!

Hit the road here »

Greg Straight
Tikitastic (Red)

Tiki-mania comes to town!

We have a horde of tiki-inspired prints from the man, Greg Straight. And for those who know their Frizzells and Hartigans some tricky tiki references to these guys.

Roll up, roll up, get your tiki here »

Shane Hansen
Pania, Boy and Friendy (Lavender)

Friendy is back for more pampering from his adoring whanu!

Guaranteed to look supaFly on your walls, this latest print is on vintage wallpaper, also availabe in another colour/pattern.

Feel the friendyness here »

July 2010

Dick Frizzell
From Weepy to Sleepy

We all know that Mickey turned into Tiki, now we have a Picasso-esque beauty going from Weepy to Sleepy.

We can only speculate on what happened. Perhaps she lost out on an excellent pair of Louboutins in her size down in the Newmarket sales.

That would make you wanna cry.

Get Pervy here »

Flox
Fantail 2010

The loverly Flox has fluttered by with some fantastic new ORIGINAL STENCIL ART!

These works are hand created on paper and every one is gorgeously unique and sublimely delicate.

Get Floxed here »

June 2010

New Works from Brad Novak
Football 2010 Eye Chart for NZ in South Africa 1.1

This intriguing artwork is based on the Snellen eye charts that doctors and optometrists use to measure eye sight. But in an interesting twist, Brad has utilised imagery from his own oeuvre, the much loved game of Football, Aotearoa and South Africa.

Brad is one of only 5 leading contemporary NZ artists chosen by the official FIFA art licensee for the World Cup 2010 to create an alternate artwork for this high profile international event (the hosts of the Football World Cup in 2010).

Score yourself a gem here »

May 2010

New Works from Brad Novak
Jesus of Nazareth 1.1

“I personally feel that this piece works on many levels – from a purely pop-art Lichtenstein-inspired piece, through to commentary about what we consider important in society today?  It also raises many more thoughts and questions…” Words from the artist himself, Brad Novak

Follow the right path here »

April 2010

Your Courage, Your Cheerfulness, Your resolution
+ Freedom is in Peril

First there was Keep Calm and Carry On, now, from the original bookshop where it appeared we present the other two posters in there series Your Courage and Freedom is in Peril. Forget those hippy-dippy meditations of peace and love, these are the perfect, rousing morning motivationals.

Get on with the job here »

March 2010

Dick Frizzell
Red Haring VI

The Tiki is back! Referencing fab NYC Arteest Keith Haring and mixing it up with a Kiwi icon and an energetic colourway!

Check your Haring here »

Dick Frizzell
All Square in Love and War

Mr Four Square Man has morphed into a tiki! Should you take your children and run? No way! It's another supaFly print from Mr Frizzell.

Get square here »

February 2010

Shane Hansen
Pania and Friendy

Imagine discovering this cute little potentially taniwha-like creature on the way home from buying a 50 cent mixture at the dairy.

Now you can keep it. On the wall »

December 2009

Dick Frizzell
My Mum's Pav

Mmmmmmm! The secret is out, in the tradition of Lisa's Afghans and Hot Buttered, Dick now gives away his mum's delicious fluffy Pavolva recipe in a limited edition, non-edible, print.

Get a taste here >>

October 2009
 

Retro + Vintage style Poster Art
NEW SECTION *w00t*!

• 1930s Art Deco masterpieces from the age of gracious travel, boozy elevensies and rakish devils in fast cars

• 1950s B-Movie sirens, wholesome Hawaiian surfer chicks and home country ski bunnies

• Late 20th century drug-addled surrealist pop art and psychedelic music designs

And loads more kiwi and international flavas >>

August 2009
 

EXCLUUUSIVE Dick Frizzell!

Yeah man, we're talking hip and groovy here with an exclusive print It Takes All Sorts, Cook Street Market (circa 1970) by Dick Frizzell.

Originally designed as a tshirt graphic for these infamously fabulous street markets, Momentum is now offering in a veritable plethora of colours, from juicy orange, to cool blue, sunshine yellow and more.

Check out the whole collection at Momentum HQ.

April 2009
 

Brad Novak
Zeus Faber with NZ Flag
New limited edition screenprint depicting a Zeus Faber (John Dory) superimposed on the NZ flag. Noted by many for its unusual appearance, Novak saw potential and created imagery that portrays the uniqueness of our country. Pre-order here

Flox
New Artist
Flox is currently one of the leading female stencil-based artists in New Zealand today. She is a clothing designer, painter, mural contract worker, business operator, and a mum. Flox is also one of five artists that make up “Cut Collective. 'Fantail' is one of the three exquisite limited edition prints we have in stock... more

February 2009
 

Brad Novak
Aotearoa 1976 - 8 cent Tiki Stamp
Heads up on a soon-to-be-released limited edition print by kiwi artist Brad Novak. The Tiki Stamp is a work inspired by vintage stamps and features a tiki head in vibrant, natural colours. Pre-order here

December 2008
 

Brad Novak
New Artist
Local artist Brad Novak is inspired by the distinct beauty and history of New Zealand. From its iconic scenery and architecture to its flora and fauna and Maori Artifacts… more

 
November 2008
 

Hutch
New Artist
Hutch has a passion for erotica, music and urban street art, coupled with a 20 year obsession with screen-printing… more

RYCA
New Artist
RYCA is part of London-based art team the Scrawl Collective and takes iconic images from our collective past and puts them into a new context… more

 
October 2008
 

Nikki Apse Topography
New Exhibition

Apse combines strong typographical and landscape elements to create her Topographical series of prints. These pieces reference amongst other things Waiheke Island and the kiwi tradition of Fish and Chips. Apse uses hand-rendered typography, strong colour and a painterly texture to create dynamic, eye-catching pieces... more

Dates 21 November  – 13 December 2008  
Preview Friday 14 November 6pm - 8pm

Keep Calm and Carry On
New Exhibition
In response to current media hysteria, impending economic oblivion and the prospect of a giant black hole appearing in Switzerland Momentum Gallery recommends you to Keep Calm and Carry On: An exhibition of retro inspired contemporary prints... more
Dates 17 – 31 October 2008   Preview 17 October 6pm - 8pm

September 2008
 

Weston Frizzell
New Works
For those who are badly behaved and need a reminder - available in Red or Black are these limited edition prints Behave (Red) and, you guessed it, Behave (Black)...  more
 

Otis Frizzell
New Artist
Otis Frizzell is a television celebrity, hip hop performer, radio personality, tattooist, graphic designer and chauffeur to the stars...  more

Dick Frizzell
New Work
A new work by one of NZ's favourites, very similar to From Miki to Tiki Tu Meke, this is called It’s About Time see a larger view of it here

Dick Frizzell
New Work
More from the maestro! After Hot Buttered Scones sold like proverbial hot cakes, we now have new stock of the equally tasty Hot Buttered II – Dick returns with Coco's pikelet recipe. Get one while they're hot! A larger view of it here

Frank Zimmerman
New Work
Frank Zimmerman describes himself as a fractional artist/opportunist using mixed-mediums. His influences include Duchamp, Picasso, Rauschenberg, Johns, Tinguely, Disney and racing cars. We now have a new work, Kiwi Polish, available more

Nikki Apse
New Artist  
A new and exciting artist from the deep south, Nikki, whose bold, typographic works combined with a landscape and many local cultural references. Keep an eye out for Nikki in an exhibition before the end of the year more
 

Mike Davison
New Artist
Accomplished art director Mike transfers his design skills into the realm of art where his works reflect and integrate elements of European and Maori culture. He explores the different spiritual and material priorities of these two cultures in works such as Pakeha Taniwha more