Patterson Parkin

Originally from Britain, Patterson has been exhibiting his paintings in New Zealand since 1978. His work is diverse in its subject matter and medium. His first body of work to be exhibited was painted in a Fracturism style - following on from the cubist movement of the 1930s. He has continued to paint in this style, particularly in his nudes and musician works, but in 1988 also made the transition into wall assemblage paintings which consist of shapes, covered in canvas, treated then painted with acrylic or oil paints - each being beautifully made and painted

His main focus is always on the surface of colour and textures, how they juxtapose to conjure the emotions of the view to think outside of the square. He is a full time artist, and his works are included in collections throughout New Zealand, Australia, Japan, UK, Scotland and USA.
(Peter van Zoggel - Journalist and reviewer of the Arts)