16 April - 2 May 2009

XX Carat Gold showcases the latest and greatest artworks by artists and tutors at Pablos Art Studios. 

Pablos is one of New Zealand’s leading creative spaces in the heart of Wellington, providing studio and gallery support to people who have experienced mental illness.    “Art is what we do”, says director Fiona Elwood. “But what we see every day are people regaining the confidence to transform their lives and re-engage in the wider community”.

Pablos provides free access to the arts for its artists.   Over 100 artists a year use the space and with the support of tutors experiment with a wide range of mediums and styles.  One of the artists commented, “The value [of Pablos] is in the vast mix of people you have access to and the connection with the idea that I might be creative.  It’s my reason to get out of bed and provides a social tick box - artist vs. nut!”

Pablos artists exhibit through ROAR! gallery which is funded by, and is an important part of Pablos operation and philosophy.  Once a year, the gallery holds an exhibition solely of Pablos Artists work.  At other times the gallery also provides opportunities for artists in the wider community.  ROAR! specialises in the promotion of Outsider Art,  and our focus is not to define this term but to be open to those who create a visual language which is specifically their own and speaks volumes about that person and their approach to life. 

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