Artists to showcase pieces close to hearts

Katherine Robinson (left), Cally McKenzie and Fiona McGowan with their works at Gallery On Guyton. PHOTO/STUART MUNRO

The latest exhibition at Gallery On Guyton is close to the artists' hearts.

So, it's appropriate that the exhibition finishes on February 14 - Valentine's Day.

Close To The Heart features ceramics and paintings by Fiona McGowan, and glass by Katherine Robinson and Cally McKenzie.

Ms McGowan has several of her oil on aluminium paintings in the exhibition, but the bulk of her work is recent ceramics.

"I really like domestic ware - I like the fact that people handle and use it," she said.

Ms Robinson recently graduated from Wanganui Glass School with a Diploma in Glass Design and Production. In November she won the Doyle Award for her work Bow, and a variation of that work is part of Close To The Heart.

"Now that I've graduated I'm enjoying not having specific projects to work on. But I hope to keep going on hot glass for as long as I can," she said.

Ms McKenzie's work is a mixture of cast glass and hot glass, including a series of glass hammers. All pieces are for sale. The exhibition is open every Wednesday through to Saturday, until February 14.