Ben Reid was born in Akaroa in 1974. He studied at Christchurch Polytechnic School of Art and Design, graduating with a degree in Visual Art in 2005.
Ben lives in Christchurch and works as an assistant printer to Marian Maguire, owner of PaperGraphica, a workshop specializing in printing high quality limited edition lithographs, woodcuts and etchings for leading New Zealand artists.
Reid's recent works - to be exhibited in November 2009 - explore conservation themes and incorporate patterning reminiscent of Victorian wallpaper behind drypoint drawings featuring endangered bird life.
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A Bird In The Hand Drypoint and Relief (framed) on 505 x 725 mm paper, from an edition of 5, 2009. NZ$850 incl GST. |
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Albatrosses Drypoint and Woodcut (framed) on 785 x 585 mm paper, from an edition of 10, 2009. NZ$1350 incl GST framed; NZ$1200 incl GST unframed. |
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Chatham Island Taiko Drypoint and Woodcut (framed) on 655 x 525 mm paper, from an edition of 10, 2009. NZ$950 incl GST framed; NZ$800 incl GST unframed. |
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Crown Range Study #3 Watercolour Wash and Graphite (Framed) on 605 x 770 mm paper, 1 of 1, 2009. NZ$1950 incl GST. |
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Hihi (Green) Drypoint and Woodcut on 575 x 380 mm paper, from an edition of 10, 2009. NZ$1200 incl GST. |
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Hihi (White) Drypoint and Woodcut (framed) on 775 x 580 mm paper, from an edition of 8, 2009. NZ$1350 incl GST framed; NZ$1200 incl GST unframed. |
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Mangere Island Drypoint and Relief (framed) on 625 x 525 mm paper, from an edition of 10, 2009. NZ$850 incl GST framed; NZ$700 incl GST unframed. |
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Old Yellow Drypoint and Woodcut (framed) on 585 x 855 mm paper, from an edition of 5, 2009. NZ$850 incl GST framed; NZ$700 incl GST unframed. |
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Steads Bush Wren Drypoint and Woodcut (framed) on 930 x 695 mm paper, from an edition of 10, 2009. NZ$1550 incl GST framed; NZ$1350 incl GST unframed. |
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Stepping Lightly Drypoint and Woodcut (framed) on 975 x 715 mm paper, from an edition of 10, 2009. NZ$1750 incl GST framed; NZ$1550 incl GST unframed. |
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Thanks To The Tomtit Drypoint, Intaglio and Relief Print (framed) on 685 x 525 mm paper, from an edition of 10, 2009. NZ$850 incl GST framed; NZ$700 incl GST unframed. |
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Time In The Sun, Chatham Island Shag Drypoint and Relief (framed) on 515 x 765 mm paper, from an edition of 8, 2009. NZ$1250 incl GST framed; NZ$1100 incl GST unframed. |
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Big South Cape Island 1968 Drypoint and Woodcut (Framed) on 525 x 560 mm paper, from an edition of 12, 2008. NZ$950 incl GST. |