Picks of the Week: Father's Day Edit
- 12 August 2018
- Sarah Holden
Give dad something to remember this coming Father's Day! A curated selection to suit a range of tastes and budgets, you'll find something for every dad in The Little Gallery's gift edit.
'Homecoming' by Dean Bradley, $2,200
A striking, intricately detailed original painting, 'Homecoming' by Dean Bradley is the perfect piece for the dad who appreciates abstract art with a bit of finesse. Earthy tones paired with refined symmetrical koru patterning give this work a timeless and versatile feel.
Is your dad fishing-mad? He'll no doubt love a painting with a coastal or fishing theme. We think these works by Sue Jamieson, Liz Hart, Wendy Walls and Stephanie Crisp are a catch!
'Sunrise' by Sue Jamieson, $325
'Evening Fish' by Liz Hart, $170
'On the Plate' by Wendy Walls, $675
'Port of Peace' by Stephanie Crisp, $675
New to The Little Gallery is Thames-based greenstone master carver, Peter Plumb. Hand-carved from his personally sourced South Island pounamu, Peter's selection of pendants are stunning wearable works of art. Each carries a card with a message about the meaning of the design, making his creations all the more significant and unique!
Koropepe by Peter Plumb, $465
Taupiko Pendants by Peter Plumb, from $42
Peka Peka by Peter Plumb, $670
'Coromandel Flavour' by Deborah Hide-Bayne: everyone's favourite classic local cookbook! For the dad who loves to cook - this beautifully designed full-colour cookbook has those thoughtful touches which make it extra special - 'handwritten' notes on the pages, personal stories shared, and of course the Coromandel connection! Why not go the extra mile and spend Father's Day cooking for dad using one of these recipes? Only $45, strictly limited stock!
Tom Pearson's handcrafted objects in an assortment of native timbers make fantastic little gifts for the dad who appreciates a little bit of craftsmanship! With turned bowls, ornate clocks, novel 40 Year calendars and more, there are plenty of options to choose from.
40 Year Calendar by Tom Pearson, $48
Native Timber Clocks by Tom Pearson, from $34
Kanuka Bowls with Paua Inlay by Tom Pearson, $95