Gary Freemantle
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Born in Rotorua and raised in Whakatane, Gary Freemantle graduated with a BFA in Painting from the University of Canterbury's Ilam School of Fine Arts in 1984, before embarking on travels that have influenced both hisworld-view and his painterly style.
He has been awarded artist-in-residences at both Wanganui's Tylee House (1994) and Wellington's Rita Angus House (1989 and 1995).
Responsible for establishing the One Eye Gallery in Paekakariki, Freemantle is also an experienced tutor working in tertiary and community education. He has held numerous solo shows, including sculptural and video installation works at theAuckland City Gallery and Racetrack, a 35 metre long painting installation at Wellington's City Art Gallery.