Statement
It is my desire to let out the images that flood my mind. I’m a visual person which can sometimes be daunting as I’m attracted to all things colourful. Like a magpie I zoom in on anything that’s bright or shines. My mind will wonder and images of combined colours and random objects plague me until I unleash the image on paper or canvas. While I love that this is the way I create, the process can be exhausting leaving me sleepless for days until I’ve made the effort to share my views with the world. Allowing these thoughts and feelings to free-flow is how I work. My translations are colourful and contemporary. I consider my work a celebration of dreams and life.
Bio
Chavah Kinloch is a contemporary mixed media artist. Born in Western Samoa in 1984, raised in Auckland and now living in Southland, life for Chavah has always been diverse and colourful, just the way she likes it. She is inspired by her heritage, emotions, motherhood, beliefs and reflections on life. These ideas are translated onto canvas through texture; symbolism and poetry to create an array of work that can connect personally with each individual. Her paintings are creative and colourful as she chooses colours, subjects and styles that reflect her mood on any given day. While her subjects vary her distinct use of colour is signature in all her pieces. Chavah says “I consider my work a celebration of dreams and life.” Her first experience with exhibiting came when she was seven years old with a painting she created being handpicked to display at a local shopping centre. During her school years her paintings, drawings and sculptures were kept on as displays in libraries and offices. Nowadays her works can be found in collections throughout New Zealand, the U.K., Australia and the U.S.A.
Commissions
I am asked a lot if I paint commissions. The answer simply put is Yes. I can help you create a piece, in my own style, to suit your needs. If you would like to discuss the commission process further you can contact me through the Contact Page using the contact form and putting Commission as your subject. I look forward to hearing from you.
Portfolio
Painting selected to be displayed on CUE TV’s Lifestyle show set. – Invercargill 2010
Fundraising Auction – Auckland 2010
Solo Exhibition at Air New Zealand’s exclusive Koru Lounge – Invercargill 2010
NZAG Collaborative Project – Auckland 2010
My painting Love Story was voted #1 in the month of May, on art site ispyart.com – Online 2010
Contracted by Bajidoo Bangle Boutique to be an ongoing designer – U.S.A 2010
Undy Four Hundy – Lumsden 2010
Creative Divergents Summer 2010 Competition – http://creativedivergents.com/category/summer-2010/ – Online 2010
The One Million Masterpiece – http://www.millionmasterpiece.com/profile-1004711 – Online 2010
Invited to be one of 12 featured artists at Art Lovers Luncheon – Invercargill 2010
Curator for New Zealands Got Talent Exhibition – Invercargill 2010
Invited to be a featured artist at Art in the Park – Invercargill 2010
Invited to be one of 8 featured artists at First Thursdays – Auckland 2010
Paintings picked up by Bajidoo.com and turned into bangles. Their first featured artist. – Florida, USA 2010
Art of Courage 2009 – Longueville Gallery – Christchurch 2009
Perception: An Artists View of the World – Christchurch 2009
NZAG Collaborative Project – Auckland 2009
National Womens Art Exhibition – Gisborne 2008
National Drawing Award Travelling Exhibition – Auckland 2008, Christchurch 2009, Wellington 2009
Whitford Country Tour – Auckland 2008
Annual Christmas Tree Appeal – Auckland 2008
North Shore Plover Appeal Art Auction – London, UK 2008
Common Ground – Christchurch 2008
Approached by U.S.A based company B.U.M.P.S to have my art used as their company logo – U.S.A 2008
Affordable Art Show – Wellington 2008
NZAG Collaborative Project – 2008
Make it Memorable – Auckland 2008
Texture Depth and Vision – Invercargill 2008
Arrowtown Autumn Festival Exhibition – Arrowtown 2008
Seafood Cocktail – Invercargill 2008
The Royal Easter Show – Auckland 2008
National Womans Art Exhibition – Gisborne 2007
Rangitoto College Art Sale – Auckland 2007
Gallery Representation
City Gallery, Invercargill, NZ
TripleOne Gallery, Riverton, NZ
The Bank Gallery, Invercargill, NZ
Fusion Gallery, Lumsden, NZ
Red Moa Gallery, Carterton, NZ
Professional Experience
Member of The New Zealand Art Guild 2007-Now
Council Member, Southland Art Society, Invercargill, NZ 2008-Now
Tautai Contemporary Arts Trust Member, 2010