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.
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