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A lifetime of work on show
Local legend Donald Paterson shows his printmaking which will be displayed at the Wānaka Community Hub this weekend. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
A local art legend will be honoured this weekend with an exhibition showcasing a lifetime of work.
Donald Paterson is one of Wānaka's most enduring artistic voices and a quiet force in the town's creative spirit.
The Wānaka Arts Society is set to present an exhibition honouring Paterson's contribution to the local arts community and showcasing a diverse collection of his works.
As a founding member of Printmakers Wānaka and a life member of the Wānaka Arts Society, his impact reaches far beyond his art.
Over the years, he has helped foster a thriving creative community, encouraging artists of all ages to connect, experiment and create.
The exhibition will span his decades-long practice and feature a curated selection of his sketches, drawings and prints.
Each piece is a reflection of his keen eye and deep connection to the landscapes and people around him. His work is both thoughtful and masterful, whether he is working with ink pencil or press.
"I started painting around 1985, mainly in watercolour and occasionally in acrylic," Patterson said.
"Since taking evening classes in printmaking, I have worked mainly in this medium."
In 1984, Patterson began painting mainly with watercolour, and attended printmaking classes at Otago Polytechnic.
He was a finalist in the Telecom Art Awards twice and was awarded the Fred O'Neill Medallion by the Otago Art Society.
The exhibition will run at the Wānaka Community Hub from 9am to 5pm on August 15 and 16.
All works on display will be available to buy, offering an opportunity to take home a piece of Patterson's artistic legacy.
— Allied Media
