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| About US |
| Peter Jean Caley has been acclaimed by many International Art Authorities as a MASTER Artist.As an artist specialising in Colour he is very diverse with his subject matter,he paints Portraits,Birds,Landscapes,Still-life,Animals,Yachts |
| Who is Peter Jean Caley read his Biography Below |
| Peter Jean Caley was invited to exhibit at the 2003 Biennale in Florence Italy |
| Peter Jean Caley on the far side of Mickey Mouse during USA tour 2005 |
| Peter Jean Caley was invited to exhibit his work at the International Arts and Craft Exhibition 2005 held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel Conference Center DUBAI U.A.E. Seen above with NZ Ambassador to the Middle East Hon Jim Howell with the Minister of Culture H.E.Mohammed Al Murr. |
| History of exhibitions and Events 2001-Volvo around the World Yachting Race. Exhibition of Yacht paintings, held at the National Maritime Museum,Viaduct Auckland New Zealand. Opened by the Associate Minister of Culture & Heritage Hon.Judith Tizard 2002- Gallery opened in Otira, Southern Alps,West Coast. Opened by West Coast MP Hon.Damien O`Connor standing in for the Minister of Arts RT.Hon. Helen Clark who was in S.Africa on the day. 2003- Exhibition at Nga-Hau-E-Wha Christchurch. Attended by the Maori Queen, Dame Te Atairangikaahu 2004- opening of Gallery in Geraldine South Canterbury.Function attended by Minister for Trade & Industry Hon.Jim Anderton 2005-Exhibition at the International Art &Craft Expo held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel Conference Center Dubai,UAE. Opened by the Minister of Culture His Excellency Mohammed Al Murr, attended by New Zealand Ambassador Hon.Jim Howell |
| Greymouth Evening Star September 2 2002 ART INITIATIVE HAILED Around 200 people turned out for the opening of the Peter Caley Art Gallery in the old hall at Otira. West Coast/Tasman MP Damien O`Connor cut the ribbon after a Powhiri from a large group of Katiwaewae and Makaawhio Runanga members and a welcome from Westland Mayor John Drylie. In applauding the initiative Mr O`Connor said he expected the gallery venture to turn around the paradigm that people had to move north to progress. Otira was the gateway to the West Coast and the gallery was well positioned on a tourist route and as part of an “ innovative little community”. It was Mr Caley`s dream to be part of the West Coast and to make it his home and it was good to see the dream realised,Mr Drylie said. “I was here last year as a tourist and now I am here for the long haul”. Mr Caley said. People stepped into a transformed hall that smelt of fresh paint and boasted displays of talented West Coast art and craft people. A separate gallery was devoted to Maori expertly painted in the style of the Old Masters. Mr Caley is pictured with his favourite painting, commissioned by the family of the portrayed Ko Mauria after she died in 1972 at the unconfirmed age of 110.”Her greatest wish was that all Maori and all people should live as one.” Mr Caley said. |
| Click on Pacific Art to link to article on NZ Museums |
Biography Peter Jean Caley Born in Aotearoa ( New Zealand ) Iwi ( Tribe ) Waitaha - Kati Maamoe - Kati Huirapa - Kai Tahu Inspirational Realist: Medium Oil (mussini) on stretched linen canvas: Peter has had a love of painting since childhood and showed this from the age of 2 years. He kept a book of Salvador Dali tucked under his pillow from this early age. At the age of 14 painted in oil a portrait that still hangs in the Family. Inspired by both his Father and Grandfather who both painted, His Father John , after an accident took art up full time as a painter when Peter was thirteen, with his encouragement peter has pursued it full time to this very day. Declared himself professional artist in 1988 although the only thing that changed was it was more official. Peter Jean Caley has evolved a very unique technique and his work is entirely freehand. He enjoys the challenge of large scale works and has a style that could only be described as inspirational realism. Developing his delicate use of colour and brush technique he has spent many years concentrating on wild life studies and portraits. Until recently Peter was mostly an independent artist, selling paintings from his studio with commissions making up a large part of his work. He has been featured in many newspaper articles and has appeared in numerous television programme's throughout his career. His art has always sold out and usually only by order can paintings be acquired, he now has paintings in collections in many many countries. On returning to New Zealand in 1997 from many years in Australia he was sponsored to paint a New Zealand native and cultural exhibition. Artist Statement My Art is my life- it has been the only real passion. My early dreams to master Colour and expression have driven my need to paint. Realising we will never master it but will enjoy its journey. Remember once looking to the heavens and saying " What is the use of an artist" " What real service to they provide"? Well it struck me, If an artist can just take you ( the viewer) into your inner being- out of the conscious to the very soul and essence for just 30 seconds, then a miracle has occurred. In my art the soul is important, the thought - feeling and depth that the subject emits surpasses its first and obvious impact to the eye. A real integrity emerges from the subject and a thousand words and emotions pass through to the viewer. It is an honour to serve the canvas and the people and will cherish this all the days of my life and will stay committed to the finest work that I can achieve through my faith and ever learning the art. Will continue to respect the subject and portray them as they have requested from the heart. Art Training: Western Australia Art School 1974/75 Individual studies of old masters and techniques. Lee West , Auckland Workshop with Clifton Pugh in Australia. Various courses through schools and professional artists Exhibitions: Paddington Art Gallery, Sydney, Australia. Toowoomba Art Gallery, Queensland, Australia. Mirage Resort, Gold Coast ,Australia invitation artist.. Burnett Art Gallery, Kingaroy Australia, joint exhibition with John Spies. Te Maori Art Gallery, Rotorua,New Zealand, 21 paintings in solo exhibition. Television New Zealand Atrium, Auckland New Zealand, 22 paintings in solo exhibition. Maritime Museum-Auckland: oil painting of Americas Cup Yacht NZL60 ;7 ft by 5 ft; Permanent display The Arthouse, Christchurch, ‘Expressions of Realism’ 2001, group show. New Zealand's National Maritime Museum: Oil Paintings of the Volvo Around the World Race fleet Caley Art Gallery Otira Nga Hau E Wha National Marae Christchurch New Zealand Florence Biennale Italy December 2003 -Paintings Entered Wairua Tangata & Takahe Peter Now has his own Gallery in Geraldine where a large private collection of his work is on Permanent display Grand Hyatt International Art Show- Dubai UAE 1st international art and craft show Ambiente Arabia held at the World Trade centre-Dubai-UAE Te Papa New Zealand National Museum ( June 2005) Toi Iho exhibit Feature Artist West Melton Art Show (feb 2006) Feature Artist Riversdale Art Show July |
| NZ Prime Minister Rt.Hon.Helen Clark with Witarina Harris and Peter Jean Caley At Rotorua Energy Events Centre |
| Hon.Jacqui Dean MP,Lou Armstrong Sir Howard Morrison, Peter Jean Caley |
| Her Worship Janie Annear,Mayor of Timaru with Hon.Sir Howard Morrison Opening new Gallery 2 June 2007 |
| all Maori Portraits painted by Peter Jean Caley are original composition in no way been copied from any other artist |
