My little corner of a room

1st November will see me move into a studio space in downtown Wellington. I can finally unpack a few boxes; studio treasures that have been in storage since May 2016. I'm sharing Studio 14 at Toi Poneke with two other artists. The waiting list still has my name for my own space but grateful to move from a lock-up shed to a downtown studio space.

In search of a studio in Wellington Central

If anyone can help, please message call me 021 758758

Back home

After 6 years (it was only meant to be 2) living as an expat in Singapore, I'm back and have settled in Wellington. I love this city and intend to make the most of the cultural energy that it exudes. There are several projects happening, the latest being the 2017 100 Days Project. This will be my 5th year of taking part. My project, I'm hoping it's simple is 100 minutes in 100 days. Just a minute is about staying very still for one minute with my iPhone 5 and capturing movement, whether it's repeated or just rhythmical in nature, Water and wind will obviously play major roles.

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Rebecca Mooney: New Zealand Artist based in Singapore and loving every minute!

These paintings were the last done in New Zealand before heading to Singapore. Here I have a new array of visual delights to stimulate me as an image maker.

Ti Kouka - Cabbage Tree

My path is hidden from me so I must follow my heart

Weave

The patience of waiting for paint to dry....today I completed my final layer of colour. Looking good.

If I can't weave harakeke (NZ flax) in Singapore, at least I can paint it. Another outwardly friendly painting.

The Painting Room...work in progress

and I've only just found out that I can clean my brushes in regular cooking oil which means no more turps!

Singapore Creativity

Now I'm a New Zealand Artist based in Singapore....no studio, but do have a painting room. Its time to get networking.

THE STUDIO

New Plymouth Studio

WHAT IF

acrylic on canvas. Just wish I knew who wrote the poem and hope they don't mind that's it's part of my painting.

Samuel Taylor Coleridge 1772-1834 Classical poet

oil on board 900mm x 850mm

An Ocean's Breath

This painting is still with me. I never tire of watching it pulse, a sense of a wave moving in and then out again. It was a favourite of Pam Walker.

Transcribing

Having a mother who spent her 20's as a profressional musican with an Australian ballet company I'm naturally one of several family members with a passion for music and dance. These pieces from 2003 include pieces of her music.

Still in the 90's

Another lot of negatives are now on disc. I've kept a 'word' notebook since 1971. It's always an inspiration for titles and words to actually put into my art.

Drawings exhibited in 1999 at KINA Art Space.

Moving with technology

I'm slowly going through my negatives from the 1990's and putting the information onto disc. Here's an image from the first batch. Thought I might develop this into a limited edition print.

Rebecca Mooney – the artist

Hi everyone

As a painter I am essentially concerned with the search to find and convey a sense of balance between chaos and order. It could be seen as an extension of my life in general; a synthesis of the organised and the unexpected.

So what stirs my imagination and gets my paint brush shaking? There are two key factors. The first is my passion for music - the kind that grabs you and moves your body to its rhythm until you are completely consumed by it. (I come from a long line of musicians on both sides of my family).

Second, is the environment of New Zealand, in particular the region of Taranaki. My homeland is a huge source of inspiration. It’s openness, strength and clarity of light is unique to this part of the world. The view from my studio is of the Tasman Sea and behind me is Mt Taranaki. Where else can you go skiing in the morning then surfing in the afternoon.

Solo shows – I manage one a year
Group shows – yes, normally with other Taranaki Artists
Commissions – yes, with pleasure.
Studio visits – most welcome by appointment
Favourite colour – pure unadulterated primary, like the ones you see in a rainbow or in a Taranaki sunset!

Images of my paintings to follow . . . once I figure out how to do that!