Oil on Canvas 2025

1000mm x 2500mm

"When I began working on “The View,” which looks out across Oriental Parade in Wellington, I was guided by memories and the stories I’ve carried with me - those shared by family and friends, both from the past and the present. Their presence is woven through every brushstroke, and they became a constant thread in my process. I felt driven to capture the houses as faithfully as possible, though I know they aren’t rendered with absolute precision.

Photographs helped shape the concept, but what struck me most was the natural, organic change always at play in this area - the way trees appear or disappear, homes are repainted, and sometimes entire buildings vanish, replaced by something new and unfamiliar. That sense of constant transformation fascinated me.

I realised, though, that I didn’t need to include everything as it stands right now. I wanted this artwork to feel as though I had sliced away a particular moment from one distinct dimension - a version of Oriental Parade that blurs together memory, observation, and imagination. In this space, the essentials remain, and all that’s unnecessary gently falls away."

Rob Barrington's works reflect a strong connection to place, character and the quiet stories of everyday life.  Inspired by the landscapes and people of Aotearoa, Rob creates pieces that balance observation with imagination, often capturing moments that feel both familiar and evocative.
 
Working across painting and mixed media, Rob brings a thoughtful yet accessible approach to his art, inviting viewers to pause and look a little closer at the layers within each piece.

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