Artist Darryl Robertson lives just outside of Nelson city on the beautiful Bronte Peninsula. The KINA Angels took a little voyage to visit him at his home studio, 'Bronte Gallery'. While we were there we picked up some new works, pop into KINA and have a peak. Enjoy the images and read on to get to know Darryl a bit more. Feel free to click here to view some of his works on the KINA website.
How long have you been creating? Has it always been in this medium?
I have been creative since I was young. When was 18 I became an apprentice potter and trained in 7 studios 3 in NZ, 3 in Aust and 1 in the UK. I have worked as a potter later ceramic artist and then as a painter. Each of these stages has been an evolution and driven by my own creative interest. Since 2000 I split my creative time between ceramic art and painting. At one time I have painted for two years and would not touch clay or sculpture, but generally each year I am working in both and some stage.
Who do you look to or how do you find your inspiration?
I am inspired by many potters, artists craftmen, sculptors from many countries but generally they don’t influence my creative work directly. I am inspired also by people from many cultures that I meet and know, the life an stories,customs.
The longer that I create the deeper I look inside myself rather than to the outside. Inspiration Almost anywhere, often from situations I have been in , family history New Zealand, Australia, Scotland,(The Isle of Skye) war, nature , poltitical. Anything that interests me and sparks some feeling and response.It can come from the past the future or right now.
If you could plan your perfect day what would it consist of from start to finish?
Walking,riding or sailling on or around the beautiful Waimea Inlet with family or friends.
Getting lost in a painting where time does not move where I am absorbed fully. Chilling on the deck or watching an foreign art style movie.
What is your favourite meal and who would prepare it for you?
Flavoursome green salad with lots of fresh herbs mint, basil,fennel, Garlic, lemon, olives, tomato … Salmon, baked or smoked. Prepared by anyone who loves fresh food including myself.
If you were to be an animal which one would you be?
My sons cat Sunny who lives at our home, has a pretty amazing life he is bred from a domestic and wild cat…. independant ,very smart, chilled out and always interesting. His life is very good…….. and everyone looks at him thinking…yeah Sunny you have it sorted.
I have been creative since I was young. When was 18 I became an apprentice potter and trained in 7 studios 3 in NZ, 3 in Aust and 1 in the UK. I have worked as a potter later ceramic artist and then as a painter. Each of these stages has been an evolution and driven by my own creative interest. Since 2000 I split my creative time between ceramic art and painting. At one time I have painted for two years and would not touch clay or sculpture, but generally each year I am working in both and some stage.
Who do you look to or how do you find your inspiration?
I am inspired by many potters, artists craftmen, sculptors from many countries but generally they don’t influence my creative work directly. I am inspired also by people from many cultures that I meet and know, the life an stories,customs.
The longer that I create the deeper I look inside myself rather than to the outside. Inspiration Almost anywhere, often from situations I have been in , family history New Zealand, Australia, Scotland,(The Isle of Skye) war, nature , poltitical. Anything that interests me and sparks some feeling and response.It can come from the past the future or right now.
If you could plan your perfect day what would it consist of from start to finish?
Walking,riding or sailling on or around the beautiful Waimea Inlet with family or friends.
Getting lost in a painting where time does not move where I am absorbed fully. Chilling on the deck or watching an foreign art style movie.
What is your favourite meal and who would prepare it for you?
Flavoursome green salad with lots of fresh herbs mint, basil,fennel, Garlic, lemon, olives, tomato … Salmon, baked or smoked. Prepared by anyone who loves fresh food including myself.
If you were to be an animal which one would you be?
My sons cat Sunny who lives at our home, has a pretty amazing life he is bred from a domestic and wild cat…. independant ,very smart, chilled out and always interesting. His life is very good…….. and everyone looks at him thinking…yeah Sunny you have it sorted.
