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Vision On – Art Exhibition
Presented by: The Carlton Gallery
Featuring talented fine artist John Wilson & Black Shed Pottery.
John D Wilson is a British-born, self-taught contemporary artist known for his mastery of reverse perspective painting — a technique that disrupts conventional depth and challenges the viewer’s perception.
For over four decades, Wilson has developed a distinctive 3D illusion practice in which painted surfaces appear to shift and move as the viewer changes position, creating an immersive and disorienting visual encounter.
His work has been widely exhibited in the United Kingdom, including presentations through Castle Galleries and at venues such as Harrods London and the International Convention Centre Birmingham. Now based in Ōmokoroa in the Bay of Plenty, Wilson continues to refine his exploration of perception, illusion, and spatial play, inviting audiences into a dynamic dialogue between reality and artifice.
Bridget Boot is the ceramic artist behind Black Shed Pottery, a small-scale studio practice based in Waihi. Originally from the UK, she has worked with clay for over 30 years, developing a practice grounded in material sensitivity and respect for process.
Her work embraces the “perfectly imperfect” qualities inherent in handmade ceramics. Each piece reflects a philosophy that values individuality, tactility, and quiet authenticity.
Alongside her studio production, Bridget shares her knowledge through workshops and classes, fostering connection and creative confidence within the community. Her ceramics are functional yet expressive — objects shaped to be used, held, and lived with.
