Joy On Display: Taupō Museum Opens Uplifting New Exhibition
Opening this Friday 18 July, Joy celebrates the simple but powerful emotion of happiness, and invites visitors to pause, breathe, and reconnect with the uplifting energy that art can bring.
The title of the exhibition also reflects the feeling that the three artists experienced when they made the life-changing decision to leave the daily work grind to pursue careers in the arts.
Lianne began her painting journey at Active Arts in Taupō creating modern acrylics, whimsical collages, and mixed-media pieces that evoke nostalgia and warmth.
Nicki Mclaren, a familiar face at Market Central Taupō with her handcrafted resin domestic ware, presents a striking selection of large-scale resin art and contemporary paintings.
Alison, a Tauranga-based metal artist and painter, celebrates female strength and creativity through works crafted with a welder, blowtorch, and brush.
Despite their distinct styles, the three artists are united by a shared passion and a desire to spread joy through their work.
Joy opens with a special launch event on Friday 18 July at 6pm at Taupō Museum. The public is warmly invited to attend. The exhibition will be on display from 19 July to 31 August.
Taupō Museum is open daily from 10am to 4.30pm and entry is free for locals with proof of address.
Come along, take a moment, and experience the joy for yourself.
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