Petals

The Tauranga Art Gallery presents an exhibition that focuses on the still life and gardens as a subject.

Flower painting has traditionally executed by women, however there are many male artists currently working in the genre in New Zealand. This exhibition addresses this art historical imbalance.

In this exhibition each work has been executed by a male artist.

Artists include Bruce Irwin, Graham Crow, Karl Maughan, Trevor Pye, Barry Dabb and Philip Trusttum

The tradition of flower painting in New Zealand dates back to European settlement. Works were painted for both decorative and scientific reasons.