12 August - 5 September 2009

Jo Ogier is an artist concerned with issues of conservation, ecology and the individual's role in nurturing, protecting and preserving our fragile world. Through her finely crafted woodcuts Ogier seeks to promote public awareness of the many endemic species of flora and fauna in New Zealand. The artist's work is distinctive, incorporating beautifully drafted images and the use of bold colour, with recurring design motifs such as the flowing braided river pattern and the unfurling fern behind detailed images of native birds.

An MFA graduate from the Otago School of Art, Ogier also holds a Diploma in Plant and Wildlife Illustration (NSW Australia), along with a series of scholarships and awards - including the William Hodges Fellowship awarded to the artist in 2000.

A lover of the wild outdoors, Ogier's work is influenced by previous field trips to the sub-Antarctic islands, Stewart Island, Fiordland and recently the South Island high country.

Ogier produces woodcuts using the Japanese keyblock method. She then prints onto handmade harakeke (NZ flax) paper to achieve works with a uniquely New Zealand signature.

Jo Ogier is based in Christchurch.

	Jo Ogier, Black-Fronted Tern (Tarapiroe) on Braided River Woodcut on Harakeke Paper (680 x 480), from an edition of 30. NZ$850 incl GST framed; NZ$600 incl GST unframed.
	Jo Ogier, Bellbird (Korimako) and Tui on Tree Fern (Mamaku) Woodcut on Harakeke Paper (880 x 680), from an edition of 25. NZ$1150 incl GST framed; NZ$900 incl GST unframed.
	Jo Ogier, Saddleback (Tieke) on Kidney Ferns (Raurenga) Woodcut on Harakeke Paper (880 x 680), from an edition of 30. NZ$1150 incl GST framed; NZ$850 incl GST unframed.
	Jo Ogier, Tui on Kowhai Woodcut on Harakeke Paper (880 x 680), from an edition of 30. NZ$1150 incl GST framed; NZ$850 incl GST unframed.
	Jo Ogier, Morepork (Ruru) on Fossils Woodcut on Harakeke Paper (880 x 680), from an edition of 30. NZ$1150 incl GST framed; NZ$850 incl GST unframed.
	Jo Ogier, Rifleman (Titipounamu) on Mistletoe (Pikirangi) Woodcut on Harakeke Paper (680 x 480), from an edition of 30. NZ$850 incl GST framed; NZ$600 incl GST unframed.
	Jo Ogier, Bellbird (Korimako) on Kowhai Woodcut on Harakeke Paper (880 x 680), from an edition of 30. NZ$1150 incl GST framed; NZ$850 incl GST unframed.
	Jo Ogier, Fantails (Piwakawaka) on Fuchsia (Kotukutuku) Woodcut on Harakeke Paper (680 x 480), from an edition of 45. NZ$850 incl GST framed; NZ$600 incl GST unframed.
	Jo Ogier, Black Stilt (Kaki) on Braided River Woodcut on Harakeke Paper (680 x 480), from an edition of 20. NZ$850 incl GST framed; NZ$600 incl GST unframed.
	Jo Ogier, Kea on Schist Woodcut on Harakeke Paper (880 x 680), from an edition of 50. NZ$1150 incl GST framed; NZ$850 incl GST unframed.
	Jo Ogier, Silvereyes (Tauhou) on Lancewood (Horoeka) Woodcut on Harakeke Paper (680 x 480), from an edition of 20. NZ$850 incl GST framed; NZ$600 incl GST unframed.