Gold AND Green LAUNCH

Sara Hughes' artworks now spectacularly adorn the walls of Kāhui St David's. The works glow gold, and colourful rays of light radiate through luminous skies and green land - each a statement of optimism, to honour the hopes of generations past for a brighter future.

Huge thanks to Sara, and also Gow Langsford Gallery for their generous support.

This new series of artworks has been specially commissioned as a continuation of the Art of Remembrance project that began with the Max Gimblett ONZM Remembrance quatrefoils in 2015, followed by the Southern Star Te Tonga Whetu o te Rangi brass lapel pins by jeweller and artist Warwick Freeman in 2018.

Proceeds will support the building’s illumination, restoration work, and development into a new cultural destination and centre for music for all.

Thanks to all who were able to attend Gold & Green, a night of extraordinary music and art.

Spreading the word

Big thanks to Joanna Wane of NZME for her superb article, and for the support that the New Zealand Herald has given this project.

We thank also Kathryn Ryan, Victoria Young (producer) and Radio New Zealand for the long format interview. Links for both the New Zealand Herald and Radio New Zealand interviews are below.

And Suzanne McNamara of Kind Co communications, for sharing the story that inspired the journalists to reach out.

And Renée Tanner of Lightbox Projects for her extraordinary work on the websites, event development, outreach, and numerous other aspects of this project that are making it such a success.

Purchase Artwork

The first 200 of the Sara Hughes Colour Quartet artworks have sold out! However, the good news is that you are still able to make an order at the same price-point. The artworks are available to buy individually, in pairs, as a triptych (3), quartet (4) or a larger installation. Please visit our website www.kahuistdavids.nz to purchase your chosen artwork. Or purchase in person, by visiting Kāhui St David’s during our artwork viewing times listed below. And go in the draw to win an artwork by leaving your name and contact details in the visitors' book.

Secure your artwork now for mid February delivery.

Instalment payments are also available - please email paul@kahuistdavids.nz for more information.

Collection Date

If you have already purchased, and selected “free pickup”, the date is 18th December between 11am and 7pm, at Kāhui St David’s, 70 Khyber Pass Road, Grafton, Auckland.

Artwork Viewing Times

Until Thursday 14th December
Daily from 4pm - 7pm, or by appointment - contact Paul Baragwanath 021 521 574 or email paul@kahuistdavids.nz
Kāhui St David’s, 70 Khyber Pass Road, Grafton, Auckland.

Bring home your Sara Hughes' Colour Quartet Artwork - Video. Music by Claire Cowan. Sound and Vision by Jeff Smith. In association with Gow Langsford.

MEDIA

RADIO NZ INTERVIEW
Saving St David's: Paul Baragwanath on transforming a church into a centre for music, on RNZ's From Nine To Noon. Listen to the recorded interview here on Radio New Zealand.

NZ HERALD ARTICLE
'New artworks by Sara Hughes released for Kāhui St David’s fundraiser'. An excellent article by Journalist Joanna Wane of the NZ Herald. If you're not a subscriber to the nzherald.co.nz, we recommend you consider joining - let's all support more art news. Read the article here on NZHerald.

EVENT PHOTO ALBUM

PHOTOGRAPHIC HIGHLIGHTS from Gold & Green, 4 December 2023, as captured by Jessica Chloe Photography. Thank you Jessica!

The gold of the event title speaks to the past, and to the luminosity of the brass. The green speaks to the musical future of this place - and the glorious colour of the Sara Hughes artworks.

Special thanks also to the musicians... you filled us up and brought celebration to this season. We can't wait to hear you again soon!

Paul Baragwanath, Director, Friends of St David's Trust Kāhui Rangi Pūpū

Auckland Youth Choir, Octet. Soprano: Poppy McDonnell & Eloise Page. Alto: Kate Wong She & Althea Tarrosa. Tenor: Ivan Zhang & Hamish Regan. Bass: Sam Nicholson & Benedict Tan

Hanalina Tanuvasa & Ali Ono, Sistema Aotearoa

Images by Jessica Chloe Photography

THANK YOU

Thank you for being part of this exciting journey with the Trust.