Shane Dudley
“I love New Zealand’s raw volcanic presence, along with the relatively short, but action-packed past, from the time humans first set foot on this land. This is, and continues to be, my inspiration. My challenge is to transfer our history into contemporary art works that are seriously textured and conceptually new.
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Sculpture
We Love…
Spud represents the new New Zealander: a mix of cultural heritage, a new take on old techniques, creating with mana and with dedication to what he believes in. We love our clients’ eyes light up in total admiration and ore when we place these significant pieces in their home. It is a love affair with what Shane represents and wonderful to be able to share. ARTFORM.
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Shane Dudley’s signature pieces draw on his family’s Pakeha and Maori background. Every piece Shane creates combines the history of the two cultures. Shane's background in hand-applied sign-writing and specialist concrete crafting complements his work as he uses cement and coloured oxides as a mixed media to create a unique texture which he then overlays onto his Hardie's board canvas. This refined technique allows him to mimic stone without the weight. All of Shane's creations are large, easily hung statement pieces held in corporate settings and private collections worldwide.
"I love New Zealand's raw volcanic presence, along with the relatively short but action-packed past, from the time humans first set foot on this land. This is, and continues to be my inspiration. My challenge is to transfer our sometimes volatile history into contemporary artworks that are seriously textured and conceptually new."
-Shane Dudley (Spud)
Shane and his wife Mandy currently live in their hometown of Warkworth NZ.