<![CDATA[Chan Andreassend Art & Design - Blog]]>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:28:32 +1300Weebly<![CDATA[Global Eyes Feet Voice Artists Collaboration]]>Tue, 13 Feb 2018 11:43:41 GMThttp://www.chanandreassend.co.nz/blog/global-eyes-feet-voice-artists-collaborationI love how art projects can evolve.
Have been reminded when I saw a pic on instagram the other day… (thanks Miriam!)
2009 I was invited to do an artwork for a show, till then it was sales to Design Stores only….. So out of my comfort zone!
It was a group show celebrating Matariki at Corbans Art Estate, including Tracey Tawhiao, Toi-Te-Rangiuaia, Todd Douglas, Brydee Rood, Tanya Ruka, Penny Howard, Tony Brown, Isla Osborne and Anne Field.
So I ask several writers to reflect their cultural stories about the Matariki Constellation, which would then be translated into a ceramic light. 
The result was a collection of lights, objects, poems exhibitions, performances and a book called Global Eyes Feet Voice. 
Thanks to Christian Jensen who organised it all, Daniel Larsen-Barr, Sabrina Muck, Genevieve McClean, Miri LB, Renee Liang Liang and Erin Erin Claire Jensen for the pics.
Have always thought of expanding the project, its been a while, maybe this is the year!
]]><![CDATA[Rings & Bracelets]]>Tue, 13 Feb 2018 11:39:45 GMThttp://www.chanandreassend.co.nz/blog/rings-braceletsI like colour ..........especially when its polished layered resin and the weather outside is dreary.
​Takes up to a week but a good way to use up surplus and the results are always a surprise.
]]><![CDATA[Signwriting the old fashion way in front of thousands]]>Thu, 02 Oct 2014 11:47:29 GMThttp://www.chanandreassend.co.nz/blog/october-02nd-2014Sign writing the old fashion way- whiting and water! ready for the morning traffic.
 Artweek Auckland is on its way to Victoria Park market, especially for motorists coming off the Auckland Harbour Bridge everyday, an audience, money just can`t buy and we can change it tomorrow as we got our shots!
 www.twoseasnz.org   like ARTWEEk at VPM on Facebook we want as many likes as we can get!
  #artweekauckland #artweekvpm #victoriaparkmarket #ronaldandreassend
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]]><![CDATA[ARTWEEK at Victoria Park Market ]]>Fri, 26 Sep 2014 14:15:00 GMThttp://www.chanandreassend.co.nz/blog/artweek-at-victoria-park-market Its been a few weeks of dreams, schemes and what I`m calling charm! I have been told its too big, too ambitious and just not enough time but if its worth chasing, it just makes that prize all the sweeter.
The idea has caught the imagination of many who just want to be part of something creative, it will be a smorgasbord of creativity over 10 days and nights. Don`t know exactly who or how many but already its gaining momentum across all the sectors. It will include exhibits, workshops and performances and anything else that is creative 
How it all comes together over the next few weeks might just be a story in itself! 
CHECK IT OUT ONFACEBOOK  10 -19 October
 #artweekvpm #iloveponsonby #victoriaparkmarket#chanandreassend
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]]><![CDATA[80th Farmers Santa Parade]]>Wed, 26 Feb 2014 03:05:26 GMThttp://www.chanandreassend.co.nz/blog/80th-farmers-santa-paradeTo celebrate the 80th Farmers Santa Parade, The Arts Menagerie posted an open call for creatives to help us capture the day and make a collection that will be free to access for future generations. 8 people answered the call adding our contribution to the 4000 other volunteers that go to make the Parade happen

From 10 am to 5pm we went behind the scenes, walked the parade photgraphed the performers floats to capture the magic of the day in the eyes of parents and children. It was one of Auckland`s hottest Novembers and exhausting.
Thanks to Lyndsey Garner, Annuskha Dunstan, Neha Malhotra, Phil Edmondes-Rowe, Chris Zwaagdyk, William Liang, Karen Chan and Ronald Andreassend
The Arts menagerie at the 80th Farmers Santa Parade
]]><![CDATA[70 Day Project , the long goodbye on day 65]]>Tue, 25 Feb 2014 22:16:42 GMThttp://www.chanandreassend.co.nz/blog/70-day-project-the-long-goodbye-on-day-65
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65 days to go before we move out of the studio destination unknown! Just finished a submission for an art show with a series called LOOK LISTEN LEARN- devices for the study of wonderment
]]><![CDATA[Goodbye Ponsonby we are leaving!]]>Thu, 23 Jan 2014 05:41:47 GMThttp://www.chanandreassend.co.nz/blog/goodbye-ponsonby-we-are-leaving
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Its the beginning of the long goodbye, we've sold the studio, packing up and moving out.
It's a chance to have one last show, one last photo shoot, rediscover artworks, record and celebrate some milestones over the last couple of decades.
Along with hundreds of artworks and thousands of components, The Arts Menagerie will be also moving with us as well. Don`t know where we are going but its time to get ambitious with new opportunities beckoning!
]]><![CDATA[Jewellery in the State of Flux]]>Sat, 16 Nov 2013 08:13:56 GMThttp://www.chanandreassend.co.nz/blog/jewellery-in-the-state-of-flux Our new jewellery concept is inspired on the theatrical costumes and performances of the Bauhaus school of Design from the 1930s as well as the Last Waltz sculptures, its a fun way to create as no two pieces are ever really the same as the next. Looking forward to discovering more ideas for homewares and art!
Chan Andreassend resin jewellery made in Ponsonby
]]><![CDATA[Night Circus in Ponsonby]]>Sat, 02 Nov 2013 22:52:19 GMThttp://www.chanandreassend.co.nz/blog/night-circus-in-ponsonby
The Arts Menagerie

NIGHT CIRCUS
coinciding with "Art in the Dark" in Western Park, a mere stones throw from
Ponsonby`s longest running Art Studio and largest Artist Collaborative!
Chan Andreassend & The Arts Menagerie
3 nights of  spontaneous creative happenings- doing things we do well.
7-9 November at 5 Rose Road Ponsonby. 8pm till late

Its open to any proposals whether performance, costume, making, sound or light installations etc
and like the best things in life its free!
]]><![CDATA[The Arts Menagerie presents YOU & ME]]>Sat, 19 Oct 2013 08:11:11 GMThttp://www.chanandreassend.co.nz/blog/the-arts-menagerie-presents-you-me The Art Menagerie's second group exhibition YOU and ME for Auckland Art Week 2013 opened during one of Auckland`s most blustery and rainy Spring days which didn`t stop the party!
The exhibition and following workshops explores the concept of allowing both the artist and viewer to reveal themselves through interactive artistic expression, as well as have some fun!
There were creative works and performances by Andrew Merlino, Phil Edmonds-Rowe, Jesse Body ,Neha Malhotra, Lilach Cohen, Shery Delilah Chan, Josh Durrant, Dominka Marcisz, Jude Nye, Makuz Cortes Lyndsey Garner, Dean Cameron Reynolds,  Onn Tan, Cami Patterson, Karen Chan and Ronald Andreassend.
Thanks to all the people who contributed to the You & Me photo project which had its launch on opening night. and plans are afoot to extend it it further!.
 Auckland Art Week runs from 11-20th October
the arts menagerie, you and me exhibition for auckland art week
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