Welcome to
ARTSELECT GALLERY
ArtSelect Gallery is a Dealer Gallery that offers the discerning collector a curated range of superb works of art by our amazingly talented artists. This space is also is more than an art gallery. It’s also a friendly place where a community of new and old friends of the gallery can come to enjoy the pleasure of viewing and collecting a variety of works of art.
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Address:
19A Osborne Street
Newmarket
Auckland 1023
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Regular Opening Hours:
Tuesday - Friday 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
Sat -Sun 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
By Appointment:
Contact Ngaire on +64 21 415 449​
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If the Gallery is closed and you would like to purchase any works of art then contact Ngaire on 021 415 449 for a special viewing.
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Our web site is updated regularly so please return to see more updates as we make progress with our window to the creative world of our amazing artists.
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Kevin Dunkley Solo Exhibition
We are excited to invite you and friends to celebrate Kevin Dunkley's nostalgic childhood trips in oils on canvas with quirky titles that sing a familiar song of a fond memory of a place traveled.
Kevin will be at the opening so come along and support his exceptional effort to get these works of art ready for this show.
Opening Tuesday 19 August from 6-8pm
ArtSelect Gallery, 19A Osborne St, Newmarket
Link to artist's page:
https://www.artselect.gallery/kevin-dunkley-1
Kevin’s retro subconscious trips back to his childhood, via his landscape paintings have taken on a fluency that reflects the accumulative years of dedication to paint.
Despite sell out exhibitions, Kevin remains grounded “I started out not having a clue what to do or how to do it, but by experimenting I have found a style I enjoy and I have become part of my paintings.”
Still non-specific; they are evocations of a mood rather than true recordings. Reminded of a place (or time) viewers often feel a very strong and personal connection to specific paintings.
Contact Ngaire on info@artselect.gallery if you wish to purchase your favourite painting before the opening.
Mid-Winter Group Exhibition
Now Showing
Bring a friend along to celebrate the opening of our Mid-Winter Group Exhibition and enjoy a glass of warm mulled wine and nibbles to celebrate the works of art by our wonderfully-talented artists.
Date: Tuesday 29 July 2025
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Venue: ArtSelect Gallery, 19A Osborne Street, Newmarket
Mid-Winter Group Exhibition
The gallery will display a mix of curated paintings, drawings and sculptures including some new arrivals.
A $500 voucher will be drawn on the night for a lucky attendee to go towards their purchase of a work of art from ArtSelect Gallery.
The works of art on display can be previewed on this web page:
https://www.artselect.gallery/
Contact me, Ngaire, on any of my contact details below to register your interest early to purchase any of these works of art before the opening because they are attracting a lot of interest.
We look forward to seeing you and your guests at the opening reception and during the exhibition.​
Bernie Kirkham
Fragments Collection Solo Exhibition
Now Showing in the Back Gallery & Mid-Winter Group Exhibition
Bernie Kirkham's Fragments Collection Solo Exhibition Artist Statement
Bernie has recently embraced a bold new direction with abstraction. As she explains, “I don't usually paint abstract art … I have really enjoyed exploring this new idea. I particularly like the textured, looser style I have used here. …"
This exploration culminates in Fragments, her current abstract exhibition at ArtSelect Gallery in Newmarket.
In these new works, layers of past imagery peek through expressive textures, inviting the viewer to uncover hidden narratives and feel the energy of transformation.
What began as a boundary pushing experiment has blossomed into a powerful artistic statement—raw, textural, and open to interpretation. The Fragments collection reflects the artist's exploration of fragmentation and transformation.
Fragments marks a milestone in Bernie’s creative evolution, where imaginative storytelling meets abstract expression—and the result is a beautifully layered invitation into her artistic world.
The works of art on display can be previewed on this web page:
https://www.artselect.gallery/bernie-kirkham-fragments...
Contact me, Ngaire, on info@artselect.gallery to register your interest early to purchase any of these works of art before the opening because they are attracting a lot of interest.
Phil Blease
Original Works Solo Exhibition
Now Showing in the Back Gallery
Phil Blease Solo Exhibition Artist Statement
Phil’s love of bold vibrant colours is evident in his paintings, creating an evocative collection that are set to resonate with his audience.​
Originally from the UK, Phil studied Fine Art in England and a further 2 years in Spain.
After years of developing his skills with all types of mediums, Phil primarily uses oil paints. He enjoys the versatility, the textures and the vividness that oils produce.
From a young age, Phil was immersed in the world of music—his father played in a band, and his home was filled with the sounds of legendary artists and unforgettable melodies. That early exposure sparked a lifelong appreciation for iconic musicians and the cultural impact they’ve made. Equally, Phil has always been drawn to the world of sports. As a devoted fan, he finds endless fascination in the dedication, power, and charisma of professional athletes. His work celebrates these influential figures—capturing not only their likeness, but the emotion, energy, and legacy they bring to the world stage.
Phil also featured on Sky Arts “Landscape Artist of the year” UK, 2023.
Phil is a versatile talent, boasting a stunning portfolio of vibrant landscapes, seascapes, portraits and figurative fine art!
Support a local artist, enjoy Phil’s work in the flesh and even have the opportunity to become a collector!
The works of art on display can be previewed on this web page:
https://www.artselect.gallery/phil-blease
Contact me, Ngaire, on any of my contact details below to register your interest early to purchase any of these works of art before the opening because they are attracting a lot of interest.
Bruce Mortimer
'Scenes from a Journey' Solo Exhibition
Now Showing in the Back Gallery
Bruce Mortimer Solo Exhibition Artist Statement
"‘Scenes from a Journey’ is far more conceptual than it looks. Or
rather, journeys themselves are more conceptual than we think. We
imagine them to happen at defined times, moving from point to point, and
yet our most revealing journeys are within, and much like a caver
explores downwards in hidden places and returns to the same place, from
another’s perspective we don’t always appear to have got anywhere.
Sometimes we even look like we have gone backwards.
But the nature of journey is that it isn’t linear, it isn’t repeatable,
and every moment during every journey is a destination. We travel
through our varying perception of time, uncovering our skills, a slave
to our feelings, attempting to carve out our place within whatever this
strange environment is that we refer to as the world. And we don’t
really get anywhere. That said, my journey just got interesting, but
over to you...
All you have right now is this moment in which you are reading. Even
this sentence has become a scene in your own journey.
I could have scrawled some isolated unattractive marks on a canvas in
angst and exultation, but you would still not truly understand where
those emotions came from even after reading a written statement. Instead
I have expressed my own journey in a way that the artworks appear to
represent somewhat attractive real scenes, so at the very least inviting
you to spend more time with them whilst I gather my thoughts, and whilst
you have a slightly longer moment with them in your travels.
After all, no journey is complete without the realisation that much of
it is still to come."
The works of art on display can be previewed on this web page:
https://www.artselect.gallery/bruce-mortimer
Contact me, Ngaire, on any of my contact details below to register your interest early to purchase any of these works of art before the opening because they are attracting a lot of interest.
We look forward to seeing you and your guests at the opening reception and during the exhibition.​
"Don't only practice your art, but force your way into its secrets"