Tag Archives: Escapism

LeSA Gallery, Small Works Show

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Karley Burgs

Seeing behind your cover – Acrylic on canvas, 300 x 300mm (excluding frame) The Restless has fallen – Acrylic on canvas, 300 x 300mm (excluding frame) These 2 pieces are on show at LeSA Gallery, Petone, Wellington for the small … Continue reading →

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Hazel

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Karley Burgs

Hazel – Found doll, Possum ears and fur, rabbits tail, balloon.

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Thinking, Thinking

Posted on September 4, 2010 by Karley Burgs

Sorry for not keeping in touch for a while. I decided to take some time off after my exhibition in July and recharge my batteries and take some time to think about what I wanted to do or achieve in … Continue reading →

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Run Robert Run

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Karley Burgs

Introducing Robert. I tried to make it look like Robert is in mid bounce and I think I achieved that with this piece. As with the rest of my taxidermy, I am exploring the question “Are animals able to imagine … Continue reading →

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NZ Herald on-line

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Karley Burgs

My article from the Viva Magazine has been published on the NZ Herald website. Click HERE to read it Photo by Babiche Martens

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New Taxidermy in progress

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Karley Burgs

As I mentioned a couple of weeks ago, I am working on a new taxidermy and sculpture series. This is a follow on from the work I have been doing for “Interviews with Escapists” and exploring the ideas around escapism and … Continue reading →

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Morph Magazine – Featuring an interview with Your’s Truly

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Karley Burgs

I just wanted to share with you an interview I have done with MORPH Magazine about my up-coming show Interviews with Escapists. Check it out HERE MORPH is an online only magazine produced by the Depot Artspace in Devonport, Auckland. … Continue reading →

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Artist Talk

Posted on June 13, 2010 by Karley Burgs

I will be doing an artist talk on Wednesday 14th July as part of my upcoming exhibition, Interviews with Escapists.  This will start at 6.30pm and will be held at The Depot Artspace, Devonport. I will be discussing about how … Continue reading →

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Art, Forums and new Taxidermy series

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Karley Burgs

Sorry I haven’t posted for a while, been a bit pre occupied with the upcoming show plans. I thought I would give you an update on what’s happening in my art world. Interviews with Escapists Well, I have 3 more … Continue reading →

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Brian, Steve and Jane go modelling

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Karley Burgs

I have just received some unedited shots of Brian, Steve and Jane’s modelling gig. Jarrad Mapp was doing some beauty shots for his portfolio and borrowed some of my taxidermy pieces for the shoot. This is their first modelling job, … Continue reading →

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