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08 May 2012
Chalkydigits "New Mood" Winter Capsule Collection
Loving this mini-collection from Christchurch label Chalkydigits which just landed instore. The collection features functional merino and playful styles with layering and accessorising in mind. All garments made right here in good ol' New Zealand.
26 April 2012
Curvy and Semi-Permanent
If you happen to be in Sydney on the 9th of May at 7pm get along to the Curvy book launch and exhibition at aMBUSH gallery. The show is part of Semi-Permanent 2012. Oh, and our very own resident artist Rosalind Clark features in the book!
CURVY Book Launch and Group Show / Date: Wednesday 9 May 2012 / Time: From 7:00-10:00 PM / Where: aMBUSH Gallery 4a James Street, Waterloo Sydney
20 April 2012
Nouveau Dystopian Summer Preview
Come into Pixel Ink 219 Cuba Street today for a sneak peak of Nouveau's summer 2013 collection / Dystopian Summer / following last nights preview at Wellington Fashion Week.
Photo Credit: Janet Liu, Vision 8 Photography
The collection features 8 looks ranging from apparel to ready to wear dresses, shorts, tops and pants. Boat neck collars with keyhole detailing, in-vogue mullet hems, and a strong bias cut dress complement soft Jersey knits and satin silks.
With a resonating sense of nostalgia, the collection is themed around Nouveau's orchid explosion print and draws inspiration form a post-apocalyptic world.
Where plants have become hybrids with sister species and nature begins to take back the urban landscape; where clothes are still worn as fashion but reference the present raw environment with delicate elements of the past world that have survived.
Bring in your Wellington Fashion Week ticket and get 30% off current season NOUVEAU and DECO illustrated clothing.
The shoes featured on the runway are on display in store today only! We also have a bunch of $50 vouchers to spend at Ultra Shoes on Manners Street.
12 April 2012
WFWEEK '12 featuring Nouveau
Pixel Ink's exclusive illustrated fashion label NOUVEAU by the talented Miss Rosalind Clark will feature at Wellington's first ever fashion week (next week!). We'll try and post a sneak peak of the collection soon ...
Check out more at wfweek
12 April 2012
Year of the Water Dragon
The Chinese new year is just around the corner and we are looking forward to the Year of the Dragon. Specifically, the Year of the Water Dragon which rules from January 23, 2012 to February 9, 2013.
According to the Chinese Zodiac the year of the dragon only occurs every 12 years and the water dragon only every 60 years! The dragon occupies the fifth position in the Chinese Zodiac and is the mightiest of the signs. The water element calms the dragons fire. A great combination for a great year ahead.
To celebrate 2012 the Year of the Dragon we have put together a great selection of jewellery and artwork.
19 December 2011
Misty Lang 2012 Summer Collection - Llama Llama
Misty Lang's new Summer 2012 Collection - Llama Llama instore now! This collection features playful prints, whimsical styles and attention to detail. We have a great selection of summer dresses, skirts, tops and shorts from the collection. And even a boned bustier (pictured above). Shop online or instore.
28 November 2011
This One's for the Guys
We have put together a great selection of xmas gift ideas for the special guys in your life.
Check out our new range of guys stuff instore at the Pixel Ink fashion boutique & art gallery at 219 Cuba Street, Wellington or shop online at the Pixel Ink eStore, click here.
Featured:
Things Unseen, steam punk cuff links $140
Deco, the tourist t-shirt $79
Chalkydigits, sonic wave t-shirt $89
Rachel Walker, get off my lawn print $120
Supervery, laser cut chevron necklaces $35 ea.
Rosalind Clark, kea mechanism print $90
17 November 2011
A La Mode
See you this Saturday the 19th of November at the new Boston on Blair bar for the latest fashions from Wellington’s favourite shops. Pixel Ink will be there showcasing our exclusive Nouveau and Deco illustrated fashion labels with styles from the summer/spring 2012 collection – Native Machine.
Details:
A La Mode Fashion Show
Saturday 19 November, 9pm
Boston on Blair - Blair Street, Wellington
Admission $20
Tickets can be purchased from Boston on Blair or Public Bar
Limited Tickets!
14 October 2011
Pixel Ink loves Chalkydigits
Pixel Ink welcomes Chalkdigits to its collaborative of New Zealand made fashion labels. Chalkydigits creations are inspired by their love affair with New Zealand and unique kiwi culture. With environmental values kept close to heart, they remain proudly New Zealand made. Summer 11.12 men's and women's ranges insore now! Shop Online.
08 September 2011
Beasts, Birds & Imaginary Worlds at Pixel Ink Gallery
Pixel Ink Gallery presents the anticipated group show from three of Wellington's most exciting female illustrative artists opening on Wednesday the 14th of September.
Rosalind Clark, Kelly Spencer and Rachel Walker invite to you to view the artworks which reflect the theme of the exhibition Beasts, Birds & Imaginary Worlds.
The exhibition has a distinctly narrative feel with physical, organic and mechanical worlds colliding in a visual explosion of vibrant watercolour and mixed media paintings.
Each of the featured artists offer something unique to the overall experience.
Exhibition curator, artist and gallery director Rosalind Clark said “Each artist brings their own unique twist to the exhibition with a body of new works.”
“Emphasis is given on each artists strengths and trademark approach,” adds Clark.
Clark was one of 70 artists from around the world featured in this years Curvy 7 – An annual of the most exciting female illustrators and artists.
Walker's works are becoming increasingly sought after with her illustrative prints in hot demand.
Spencer comes off the back of three recent successful exhibitions in Wellington. And this is her debut exhibition at Pixel Ink Gallery.
This will also be the first time the trio have exhibited together in one place.
Beasts, Birds & Imaginary Worlds runs from 14th September – 31st October at Pixel Ink Gallery, 219 Cuba Street, Wellington.
Exhibition details:
Beast Birds & Imaginary Worlds
Rosalind Clark, Kelly Spencer and Rachel Walker
Pixel Ink Gallery, 219 Cuba Street, Wellington 6011
Exhibition runs from 14 September – 31 October 2011
Opening preview: Wednesday 14 September 5:30 – 7.30pm
Admission FREE
Gallery opening hours:
Mon – Fri: 11.00am – 5.00pm
Sun & Sun: 11am – 4.00pm
Phone: 04 385 9136
For more information visit www.pixelink.co.nz or email gallery@pixelink.co.nz.
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Artist Biography – Rosalind Clark
As an illustrator and artist, Rosalind Clark combines the charm of sketched line with the truth fullness of photo media as the foundation of her contemporary practice. Her work is typically narrative and figurative, communicating deep emotive and metaphorical themes. She experiments with collage to achieve a balance of rough vs. detailed imagery. The result is a unique and engaging style developed through her academic study. She employs traditional, digital and mixed media techniques to capture the audience using visual communication. Rosalind’s work is whimsical, etherial, emotive and raw.
Artist Biography – Kelly Spencer
Kelly Spencer freelances in the fields of illustration and design. Her love of music is expressed through t-shirt and branding design for bands and festivals. Kelly discovered her niche in watercolour which delivers a perfect contrast of concentration and unpredictability. She gets great satisfaction out of laying on the paint thick, wet, and bright.
Artist Biography – Rachel Walker
Rachel Walker is an artist and illustrator born in New Zealand, sometimes living amongst bushes laden with tui’s and magpie’s, and sometimes on clifftops where cats chase seagulls. Since obtaining her Bachelor of Visual Communication Design in Illustration in 2008, Rachel has taken part in various group exhibitions around Wellington, illustrated for various clients, and in 2010 held her first solo show ‘Jellyfish Crossroads’ at Pixel Ink Gallery.
About Pixel Ink Gallery
Pixel Ink Gallery provides a space for emerging and established artists to showcase and sell their works. The gallery specialises in contemporary illustrative art. Our mission is to elevate the status of illustrative art. The Pixel Ink fashion boutique & art gallery is located at 219 Cuba Street, Wellington, New Zealand.
15 August 2011
Snowing Outside Pixel Ink
Wow what a surprise today! Snow in Cuba Street outside the Pixel Ink fashion boutique & art gallery. The first time we have ever seen snow in Wellington city. Love it xxx.
19 May 2011
SEDUCTIVE MECHANIZM at Pixel Ink Gallery
Pixel Ink Gallery presents SEDUCTIVE MECHANIZM a body of new stencil works by KIRAN-X opening on Wednesday the 1st of June.
“I’m interested in how people are used in the construction of advertising imagery, models are dieted, composed, photo manipulated and hyper sensualised to endorse products of want, from desire,” says KIRAN-X.
“What fascinates me is not the product but the process in which the imagery is engineered and how models are robotically mechanized,” he adds.
The exhibition is themed around a reverse engineered collection of advertising imagery pulled apart and reassembled to illustrate a series of new works that focus on the visual mechanical elements of desire.
“Ironically the ‘Dr Frankenstein’ process of stenciling has graphically transformed the models into androids who are now liberated from a product, or perhaps becoming the product,” says KIRAN-X.
These android characters resonate the artist's own metaphor of an industrial hazard aesthetic where desire and danger are forged together.
KIRAN-X said that the exhibition is inspired by Bjork music videos and Japanese Anime for their exploration of instinctive human impulses through computerization.
Pixel Ink Gallery director, Rosalind Clark said the aerosol stencil works in this exhibition illustrate an expressive correlation between the way the source material has been broken down and stylized to become part of the aesthetic.
“The works hold their strength in physical form with hints of grit and rawness which adds to the artist's intention of exposing a manipulated process,” says Clark.
SEDUCTIVE MECHANIZM runs from the 1st of June – 26th June at Pixel Ink Gallery, 219 Cuba Street, Wellington.
Exhibition details:
SEDUCTIVE MECHANIZM
KIRAN-X
Pixel Ink Gallery, 219 Cuba Street, Wellington 6011
Exhibition runs from 1 June – 26 June 2011
Opening preview: Wednesday 1 June 5:30 – 7.30pm
Admission FREE
Gallery opening hours:
Mon – Sat: 11.00am – 5.00pm
Sun: 11am – 4.00pm
Phone: 04-385-9136
For more information visit www.pixelink.co.nz or email gallery@pixelink.co.nz.
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Artist Biography
KIRAN-X is a stencil illustrator, Pablo’s Art Studios Tutor / Mentor and Creative Technologies Lecturer at WelTec. His works have been described as visceral, exploitative, and hyper sensualised. KIRAN-X is inspired by ravaged, neglected billboards where the product is either diminished or obsolete and all that is left is a fallen idol.
About Pixel Ink Gallery
Pixel Ink Gallery provides a space for emerging and established artists to showcase and sell their works. The gallery specialises in contemporary illustrative art. Our mission is to elevate the status of illustrative art. The Pixel Ink fashion boutique & art gallery is located at 219 Cuba Street, Wellington, New Zealand.
27 April 2011
Narrative Playgrounds at Pixel Ink Gallery
Narrative Playgrounds is a visual art exhibition of works from New Zealand artists inspired by stories and the imagination opening on the 29th of April at Pixel Ink Gallery.
Gallery director, Rosalind Clark, said the exhibition is all about translating the imagination onto a blank canvas.
“An explosion of whimsey, fairy tale magic, imaginary landscapes and fictional characters,” says Clark.
Artists from around the country were invited to submit artworks for the group show.
The artist's brief was to capture the essence of a dramatic scene playing out in their mind from a familiar narrative or a creation of their own imagination.
Clark said the only requirement was that the artworks contain a story unfolding around characters, settings or objects.
The exhibition features artists from Wellington, New Plymouth, Taupo, Tauranga and Hamilton.
All artworks are available for sale and priced below $1000.
The exhibition Narrative Playgrounds runs from the 29h of April – 29th of May at Pixel Ink Gallery, 219 Cuba Street, Wellington.
Exhibition details:
Narrative Playgrounds
Group Show (featuring Ani Fourie, Autumn McGrail, Rebecca Robinson, Carmen Rogers, Charlotte Ellayne-Welsh, Devon Smith, Florence Thornburn, Jinx in the Sky, KIRAN-X, Lucy Yu, Melissa McDougall, Rachel Walker, Trevor Kohing and Rosalind Clark)
Pixel Ink Gallery, 219 Cuba Street, Wellington 6011
Exhibition runs from 29 April – 29 May 2011
Opening preview: Friday 29 April 5:30 – 7.30pm
Admission FREE
Gallery opening hours:
Mon – Sat: 11.00am – 5.00pm
Sun: 11am – 4.00pm
Phone: 04-385-9136
For more information visit www.pixelink.co.nz or email gallery@pixelink.co.nz.
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Exhibition Statement
Narrative Playgrounds is a visual arts exhibition of works by emerging and established artists inspired by stories and the imagination. An explosion of whimsey, fairy tale magic, imaginary landscapes and fictional characters. Artists from around New Zealand were invited to create artworks which encompass a story or account of events and experiences.
Featured Artists: Annie Fourie, Autumn McGrail, Rebecca Robinson, Carmen Rogers, Charlotte Ellayne-Welch, Devon Smith, Florence Thornburn, Jinx in the Sky, KIRAN-X, Lucy Yu, Melissa McDougall, Rachel Walker, Trevor Kohing and Rosalind Clark.
About Pixel Ink Gallery
Pixel Ink Gallery provides a space for emerging and established artists to showcase and sell their works. The gallery specialises in contemporary illustrative art. Our mission is to elevate the status of illustrative art. The Pixel Ink fashion boutique & art gallery is located at 219 Cuba Street, Wellington, New Zealand.
18 April 2011
Wellington @ Heart Charity Fashion Show
Pixel Ink and Nouveau illustrated fashion are pleased to be a part of the charity fashion show to support The At Heart Foundation, Wellington Branch.
Tickets $35 each, includes a free glass of bubbly and nibbles.
The At Heart Foundation supports children and Adults in the comunity that suffer from congenital Heart defects, they offer accomadation and help to those in need, they run support groups for parents, read more at http://www.heartchildren.co.nz
Details:
Charity Fashion Show
Thursday 28 April 7:30pm
Museum Hotel, 90 Cable Street, Wellington
Tickets available from Pixel Ink, 219 Cuba Street, Wellington
04 April 2011
New Sheeba Cape Coats
Winter 2011 sees the return of the ever popular Misty Lang Cape Coat. This year's Sheeba Cape Coat features new colours and the inside is lined for extra comfort and warmth. Available in Black, Navy, Charcoal, Red/Black Tartan and White/Black Tartan. Hurry, Limited stock! NZ $480.
24 March 2011
Four Billion Years Later at Pixel Ink Gallery
Fast forward Four Billion Years Later where Wellington illustrative artist Rachel Walker presents an exhibition of new paintings exploring the process of evolution.
The exhibition opens on Friday the 25th of March at Cuba Street's Pixel Ink Gallery.
Walker is visually exploring the 4 billion year long process of evolution upon our fair planet.
“From bacteria through algae and ocean life, to exotic bird and plant life, and our possibly strange future,” she explains.
Walker's latest works are influenced by Sir David Attenborough and Richard Dawkins.
“And a sense of wonder at the glorious diversity, strange history, and the future demise of the creatures on Earth,” adds Walker.
The colourful and illustrative paintings in this exhibition are created with ink, watercolour and a hint of spraypaint.
Four Billion Years Later is Walker's second solo show at Pixel Ink Gallery following on from her successful Jellyfish Crossroads exhibition in 2010.
Gallery director, Rosalind Clark said that Walker's artworks provide a visual treat through her signature contemporary illustrative style and unique take on life and nature.
The exhibition Four Billion Years Later runs from the 25h of March – 24th of April at Pixel Ink Gallery, 219 Cuba Street, Wellington.
Exhibition details:
Four Billion Years Later
Rachel Walker
Pixel Ink Gallery, 219 Cuba Street, Wellington 6011
Exhibition runs from 25 March – 24 April 2011
Opening preview: Friday 25 March 5:30 – 7.30pm
Admission FREE
Gallery opening hours:
Mon – Sat: 11.00am – 5.00pm
Sun: 11am – 4.00pm
Phone: 04-385-9136
For more information visit www.pixelink.co.nz or email gallery@pixelink.co.nz.
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Artist Statement
Rachel Walker is an artist and illustrator born in New Zealand, sometimes living amongst bushes laden with tui’s and magpie’s, and sometimes on clifftops where cats chase seagulls. Since obtaining her Bachelor of Visual Communication Design in Illustration back in 2008, Rachel has taken part in various group exhibitions around Wellington, illustrated for various clients, and in 2010 held her first solo show ‘Jellyfish Crossroads’ at Pixel Ink Gallery. This year her work is influenced by a love for David Attenborough and Richard Dawkins, and a sense of wonder at the glorious diversity, strange history, and future demise of the creatures on Earth.
About Pixel Ink Gallery
Pixel Ink Gallery provides a space for emerging and established artists to showcase and sell their works. The gallery specialises in contemporary illustrative art. Our mission is to elevate the status of illustrative art. The Pixel Ink fashion boutique & art gallery is located at 219 Cuba Street, Wellington, New Zealand.
03 February 2011
The Wild Jewellery
Introducing Wellington contemporary jewellers Vaune Mason and Annie Collins (A.K.A. The Wild) who have recently joined the Pixel Ink family of New Zealand boutique fashion designers, jewellers, and illustrative artists. Pixel Ink on Cuba Street will be selling a great selection of the duo's latest designs. To celebrate Vaune and Annie will be hosting a launch party on Friday the 18th of February from 5:30 - 7:30pm at the Pixel Ink fashion boutique & art gallery, 219 Cuba St. Entry is free. Big thanks to Flowers Manuela on Cuba Street for supplying the organic props for our wild window display.
17 November 2010
Sketches from Birmingham at Pixel Ink fashion boutique & art gallery
Sketches from Birmingham is the first Spring/Summer Collection from Wellington illustrated fashion label Nouveau.
Combining easy to wear knit fabrics, oversized silhouettes, residual military details, and exaggerated whimsical prints inspired by woodland and urban creatures.
The collection of New Zealand made illustrative fashion launches alongside an exhibition of new works on paper by designer and artist Rosalind Clark.
Clark's sketches have also been reproduced as prints on apparel exclusively for the collection.
“I like to provide accessible art to reach a wider audience. Prints on apparel allow me to do this. However, I also love the tactile quality and importance of an original work. Which is why I choose to exhibit the original work alongside this collection," says Clark.
Clark began her career as a freelance illustrator after graduating from Massey University in 2006. She studied a Bachelor of Design majoring in illustration and also completed a number of fashion papers.
Clark said Massey provided her with an opportunity to combine conceptual design with practical hands on garment construction techniques.
After university she worked for a New Zealand fashion house in Morrinsville in production and later as a graphic designer.
Clark started making her own printed t-shirts in 2008 and established the Nouveau women's and Deco men's illustrated fashion labels which she sold in stores in Hamilton and Wellington.
In addition to her fashion labels, Clark also established and co-owns Pixel Ink.
The Pixel Ink fashion boutique & art gallery on Cuba Street retails a great selection of New Zealand fashion labels, jewellery, accessories and artwork from emerging designers, illustrators and artists.
Pixel Ink is currently the exclusive stockist of Nouveau and Deco which is proudly New Zealand made.
“Keeping the labels New Zealand made and geared towards illustration but not limited to it is very important to me,” says Clark.
As a special offer on the opening night only all purchases from the Nouveau and Deco ranges instore will get 25% off (excludes artworks).
Opening night is Friday the 26th of November from 5:30pm at Pixel Ink fashion boutique & art gallery on Cuba Street.
For all sales enquiries contact Pixel Ink on 04 385 9136 or shop online at www.pixelink.co.nz.
Details:
Sketches from Birmingham
Nouveau S/S 2010/11 Collection Launch and Exhibition ft. Artworks by Rosalind Clark
Pixel Ink fashion boutique & art gallery, 219 Cuba Street, Wellington 6011
Opening night: Friday 26 November 5.30 – 7.30pm
Admission FREE
Summer opening hours:
Monday – Thursday: 11am – 5pm
Friday: 11am – 6pm (late night)
Saturday & Sunday: 11am – 4pm
For more information visit www.pixelink.co.nz or email gallery@pixelink.co.nz.
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Nouveau S/S 2010/11 Collection
Nouveau's first Spring/Summer 2010/11 Collection Sketches from Birmingham combines easy to wear knit fabrics, oversized silhouettes, residual military details, and exaggerated whimsical prints inspired by woodland and urban creatures.
Exhibition/Artist Statement
"While embarking on an overseas experience I began filling my sketch book with drawings - some with familiar creatures and figures - some of foreign wonders seen for the first time on the other side of the world. All sketches evoke elements of distortion and whimsy and were largely inspired by my time in the UK midlands. The works on paper exhibited in Sketches from Birmingham are formed of loose line work and water colour.
This exhibition also marks the first Spring/Summer Collection of my Nouveau illustrated fashion label. I like to take a disconnected - then connected - approach to designing screen prints for fashion. I'll wait for a sketch to come to me. I might accidentally think I see it somewhere then realise it was an illusion and quickly sketch it down. At this stage it doesn't hold any intent to become a print as part of a coherent collection.
I like to provide accessible art to reach a wider audience. Prints on apparel allow me to do this. However, I also love the tactile quality and importance of an original work. Which is why I choose to exhibit the original work alongside this collection."
- Rosalind Clark, Nouveau designer and illustrative artist
About Pixel Ink fashion boutique & art gallery
Pixel Ink Gallery provides a space for emerging and established artists to showcase and sell their works. The gallery specialises in contemporary illustrative art. Our mission is to elevate the status of illustrative art. The Pixel Ink fashion boutique & art gallery is located at 219 Cuba Street, Wellington, New Zealand.
