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Keith Abbott (b. 1963) is heavily influenced by the spirituality of art, steeped in philosophy and history.  It is with this approach that he sets out to create a meditative quality to his work and draws the viewer to access their own inner world, which transcends culture and belief. He believes art has the possibility to provide knowledge of the world in a way that is more profound than science or everyday experience. Keith Abbott's work reacquaints us with the intangible recesses that encircle our daily existence, it is a vehicle to better grasp invisible realms that science still cannot.

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From his European roots, through his studio work around the world, to the south pacific he now calls home, his works are truly expressive of a larger world view. Early in his career, Keith was introduced to a broad range of philosophies that have guided a quest for metaphysical perfection in his current body of work.

Keith Abbott visual artist in front of an oil painting
Close up of detail present in Keith Abbott works of art

Largely using oil paint on board, the restrained palette utilising long practiced technique simultaneously draws the viewer in and keeps them out through the reflection/refraction of light. It creates a meditational experience for the spectator — a kind of initiation or suspended space in which viewers temporarily pause before entering or exiting the work. Keith enjoys working at large scale and undertakes commissions for private collectors as well as corporates.

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Keith Abbott currently works from his Studio in the coastal city of Tauranga in New Zealand.

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For any enquiries regarding Keith Abbott please use the submission form on the contact page.

Selected Solo Shows

2019

Compose Art Gallery

Tauranga, New Zealand

2015

Creative Tauranga

Tauranga, New Zealand

2010

Laundromat Art Project Space

Tauranga, New Zealand

2009

Gilberd Marriott Gallery

Wellington, New Zealand

2007

Harrisons Gallery

Tauranga, New Zealand

2004

James Wallace Art Awards - Finalist

New Zealand

2004

George Perry Art Gallery

Tauranga, New Zealand

2002

Span Gallery

Melbourne, Australia

1999

Gallery Space

Melbourne, Australia

1999

Photographic Exhibition, Photo Space

New Zealand

1996-1998

Various Solo and Group Shows

Germany

1995

Wonton Gallery

Wellington, New Zealand

1993

Solo Show, Mono Prints

New Zealand

1992

Blue Angel Gallery

Auckland, New Zealand

1990

Wairiki Polytechnic

Rotorua, New Zealand

Selected Group Shows

2021

Tauranga City Art Gallery

Tauranga, New Zealand

2010

Tauranga City Art Gallery

Tauranga, New Zealand

2009

Harrison's Gallery

Tauranga, New Zealand

2008

Harrison's Gallery

Tauranga, New Zealand

2002

Melbourne School Of Art

Melbourne, Australia

2001

Gallery Space

Melbourne, Australia

2000

Gallery Fifty 2

Wellington, New Zealand

1994

New Work Studio

Wellington, New Zealand

1992

Outreach Gallery

Auckland, New Zealand

1988

Tauranga Artists Group Show

Tauranga, New Zealand

1987

Timurid Gallery

Wellington, New Zealand

Private Collections

Map demonstrating where Keith Abbott has his art on display or sold
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