Wayne Youle
Photo: supplied
Wayne Youle is one of our country's leading contemporary artists. His work combines pop art playfulness with a critical bi-cultural awareness.
Of Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Whakaeke and European descent, Youle grew up in Titahi Bay near Porirua.
Over the summer (15 Dec - 29 Mar) Pātaka in Porirua is hosting a major solo show of the last 20 years of his work called 20/20 words of wisdom, a follow on from his 2009 show 10 Down.
20/20 words of wisdom features more than 20 artworks including paintings, prints and sculptures.
"History tells me" 2018-2019. Collection of the artist and SUITE gallery
"genius" 2012-2013 (detail)
Collection of the artist
"My fact is no match for your fiction" 2014-2015
Collection of the artist
"I'll be the one wearing the pink carnation, standing in the corner (sweating)" 2017
Collection of the artist. Photo: John Collie, courtesy of Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū
"The Saviour"
2012
Fibreglass, mahogany, leather, ply, electrical components
Collection of Te Puna O Waiwhetu
"alone time", 2014, Mixed Media, Collection of Te Puna O Waiwhetu
"Heavy is the air we breathe when it is the breath we use for judging others"
2010
Wood dyed hand turned rimu
"I see you, sunny disposition"
2018
Stainless steel, coloured glass, walnut timber, electrical components
"If dad says no, ask mum and if she says no ask her Majesty"
2010
Beef bone
Collection of Garth Gallaway
"Sleeping Dad", 2015
Hand sewn acrylic wool felt and Belgian linen
** ( I never titled this…but will soon)"
2000
Acrylic on canvas
