As the Manawatu’s foremost fine arts gallery since 1997, Taylor Jensen Fine Arts sells and exhibits traditional and contemporary paintings, sculpture, graphics, jewellery, glass, furniture and crafts, in addition to providing various appraisal and framing services. 33 George Street PO Box 1373 Palmerston North 4440 New Zealand P/F: 06 355 4278 Send Email View Blog Featuring approximately 25 works - some acrylic, some watercolour - this exhibition was inspired by Wellington’s culture and landscape. As Jacquie explains, “This is about the beauty that survives in trying situations. Beauty that is found in perceived ugliness - the cheeky little sparrow raiding a rubbish bin, to a dark, quiet, hooded figure creating a space of his own.” Gain an informative, more personal insight into the world of art via the Taylor-Jensen online blog, “The TJ ArtBeat.” Penned by gallery director Stu Schwartz, the beat provides a glimpse into the latest news, trends, developments and controversies taking place on both the local and international stage. The field of art is diverse and its subject matter can be difficult to grasp quickly. This section of articles provides a source of illumination for topics ranging from art conservation, framing and appraisals, through to brief guidelines for starting a collection, the types of artwork and their properties. Take the plunge and send us a suggestion for a future article. New Work by Jacquie Anderson