Artist Meetup, Coffee & Kōrero: Artist Talk with Jimmy James Kouratoras

Join us in the gallery to hear from our exhibiting artist, Jimmy James Kouratoras.

As a distinguished contemporary Māori visual artist with Greek, Ngāti Tiipa and Tainui heritage, Jimmy is celebrated for his vibrant pop-art aesthetic and profound exploration of life, family, land, and wairua.

Born in Pukekohe in 1972, this exhibition marks a significant return to his mother's whenua and is Jimmy's first exhibition in this part of South Auckland. His dynamic artistic style, compelling narratives and unique visual language, encompass; painting, sculpture, print and digital mediums. Characterised with bold colour palettes and a commitment to indigenous storytelling, through texture and whakapapa.

Despite not choosing formal art school training, Jimmy has forged a distinctive artistic path driven by passion, with a career spanning 30 years. Including decades as a professional scenic artist in the film industry and 12 years as a solo exhibiting artist, Jimmy's work has garnered national and international acclaim.
His participation in the landmark Toi Tū Toi Ora: Contemporary Māori Art Exhibition at Auckland Art Gallery stands as a significant highlight, alongside international exhibitions in Melbourne, Los Angeles, New York, Beijing, and Chengdu. Across Europe, the United States, and Asia, solidifying his position as a leading contemporary artist from Aotearoa

You may also like the following events from Franklin Art Centre:

• This Friday, 27th June, 11:30 pm, Matariki Waterfall - Community Art Installation in Pukekohe East
• This Saturday, 28th June, 12:00 am, A structured approach to drawing and painting the figure - With Artist Susan Ewen in Pukekohe East
• Next Tuesday, 1st July, 12:00 am, Terrific Taniwha workshop in Pukekohe East

Also check out other Arts events in Pukekohe East, Exhibitions in Pukekohe East, Meetups in Pukekohe East.