Maurice van Cooten
BVA · PGDipFA · MCT ·Maurice van Cooten creates paintings, sculpture and installation art in a range of classical and emerging media. His work is part of prominent collections such as the James Wallace Trust. Maurice’s highest qualification is a Masters of Creative Technologies from Auckland University of Technology.
Education
Master of Creative Technologies
2013 - 2014, Auckland University of Technology
Post Graduate Diploma of Fine Arts
2006 - 2007, Elam, Auckland University.
Bachelor of Visual Arts
1998 - 2002, Gerrit Rietveld Academie, Amsterdam.
Collections
- James Wallace Trust, NZ.
- Fortis Bank, NL
Exhibitions
2016
- Waitakere Open Studios, Te Henga Studios, Auckland
2014
- NZ Sculpture OnShore, Fort Takapuna, Auckland
2013
- Art Fusion, Carmel College, Auckland
- Wood Sculpture Live, Lake House Arts Centre, Auckland
- Heroic Gardens, Auckland. Kaipara Coast Sculpture Gardens, Auckland
- Heroic Gardens, Auckland. Kaipara Coast Sculpture Gardens, Auckland
- Kaipara Coast Sculpture Gardens, Auckland
2012
- NZ Sculpture OnShore, Fort Takapuna, Auckland
- King's College Art Sale, King's College, Auckland
- Uxbridge Gallery, Auckland. The Essence of Things, West Coast Gallery, Auckland
- Letham Gallery, Auckland. Uxbridge Sculpture Symposium, Barry Curtis Park, Auckland
- Waitakere Open Studios, Fisher Lodge, Auckland
2011
- Summer, Waitakaruru Sculpture Park, Waikato
- Kaipara Coast Sculpture Gardens, Auckland
- King's College Art Sale, King's College, Auckland
- E:Scape, Waitakaruru Sculpture Park, Waikato
- Waitakere Open Studios, Fisher Lodge, Auckland
- West Coast Gallery, Auckland. West Coast Gallery, Aukland
- Sculptural Essence, Bercroft Gallery, Auckland
- NZ Home & Garden Sculpture Awards, Trust Stadium, Auckland
2010
- West Coast Gallery, Auckland
- Artisans at Huia, Huia Hall, Auckland
- NZ Home & Garden Sculpture Awards, Trust Stadium, Auckland
- Huia Infusion, Huia Hall, Auckland
- Waitakere Open Studios, Fisher Lodge, Auckland
- Waitakere Trust Art Awards, Corbans Estate Arts Centre, Auckland
- NZ Sculpture OnShore, Fort Takapuna, Auckland
- Muriwai Arts Trail, Muriwai, Auckland
2009
- Arataki Visitor Centre, Auckland
- Waitakere Open Studios, Fisher Lodge, Auckland
- Huia Infusion, Huia Hall, Auckland
- West Coast Gallery, Auckland
- Hardware Cafe, Auckland
2008
- Morgan Street Gallery, Auckland
- Waitakere Open Studios, Fisher Lodge, Auckland
- Huia Infusion, Huia Hall, Auckland
2007
- Stanbeth House Gallery, Auckland
- Morgan Street Gallery, Auckland
- Cabbage Tree Dreaming, Upstairs Gallery, Auckland
- Barossa, Auckland. Huia Infusion, Huia Hall, Auckland
2006
- Graduation Show, Elam, Auckland
2005
- Van Nelle Fabriek, Rotterdam
- Kiwi Sauce, Amsterdam
- Gallery Schijheilig, Amsterdam
- De Witte Ruijter, Amsterdam
- Gallery Walls, Amsterdam
- De Swaeneburgh, Utrecht
- Eindexamen Tentoonstelling, Amsterdamse Hogeschool voor de Kunsten, Academie voor Beeldende Vorming, Amsterdam
2004
- Prinshendrikkade 25, Amsterdam
- De Verassing, Utrecht
- De Badcuyp, Amsterdam
- Kokopeli, Amsterdam
2002
- Sociale Verzekerings Bank, Amsterdam
- Eindexamen Tentoonstelling, Gerrit Rietveld Academie, Amsterdam
Symposiums
- Wood Sculpture Live, Lake House Arts Centre, 2013
- Uxbridge Sculpture Symposium, Barry Curtis Park, 2012
- Wood Sculpture Live, Lake House Arts Centre, 2011
Publicity
- 2014, NZ Sculpture OnShore, catalogue
- 2013, Viva, newspaper
- 2012, Art News New Zealand, magazine
- 2012, NZ Sculpture OnShore, catalogue
- 2011, E:Scape, Waitakaruru Sculpture Park, catalogue
- 2011, North Shore Times, newspaper
- 2011, Western Leader, newspaper
- 2007, Western Leader, newspaper
- 2005, Artxtra, catalogue
- 2005, NRC Handelsblad, newspaper
- 2004, Nederlandse Vakgroep Keramisten, magazine