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Kath Sewell wins first place in the Mixed Media category for Ohinemuri Crossing 1. Photos: DAVIDDA HIKATANGATA

Waikino wonders

The Art Waikino opening night on October 22 rallied a room full of people ready to politely peruse the art. Snacks and chats were in full swing while artists, friends, family members and art appreciators took in the sights and sounds from the live musician. Reporter DAVIDDA HIKATANGATA took in the arty atmosphere.

WINNERS: Painting: 1st Eyes Wide Open by Ian Peppercorn; 2nd Star builders and the laundry by Robin Pullant. Photography: 1st Take A Seat by Alice Parminter; 2nd Sydney Harbour Bridge by Stacey Moir. Craft: 1st Snapper by Mike Tate; 2nd Flora by Mary Metcalf. Sculpture: 1st Searching by Carl Reinsfield; 2nd MAUI and the fishhook by Keith James Bell. Mixed Media: 1st Ohinemuri Crossing 1 by Kath Sewell; 2nd Rust by Ratree Sawat. Radical Reuse (art featuring recycled materials): 1st Kiwiriki Bay by Mike Tate; 2nd Side by Side by Patricia Domensino. Young Star (under 25): On Tour by Sarah Reinke.

Mike Tate wins first place in both Craft and Radical Reuse categories. Photo: DAVIDDA HIKATANGATA
Highly commended Young Star Erana Telekolio accepts her award. Photo: DAVIDDA HIKATANGATA
Valley Profile reporter Alice Parminter wins first place in photography. Photo: DAVIDDA HIKATANGATA
Carl Reinsfield wins first place in sculpture for Searching. Photo: DAVIDDA HIKATANGATA
Waikino Hall is brimming with art enthusiasts on opening night. Photo: DAVIDDA HIKATANGATA