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Chosen by the official FIFA art licensee for the Football World Cup in South Africa 2010 to represent NZ in a high profile international art collaboration.
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Born in Auckland in 1976 with Croatian heritage, Brad Novak is both a professional artist and a practising medical doctor.
A strong desire to make a difference culminated in Brad graduating from Auckland Medical School in the late 1990s. He openly acknowledges never seriously having the opportunity in his youth to study visual arts. However, a turning point in life then occurred during his OE with his wife in 2000-2001.
"Katrina single-handedly opened my eyes to the joys of art. It was during one of our visits to a famous gallery that she laid down a challenge for me to make my own artwork - and the rest is history!"
Returning to New Zealand and specialising in public health medicine, Brad was introduced to and fully embraced this speciality's strong ethical foundations. These include: the importance of the Treaty of Waitangi; and the need for doctors to show leadership in not only the prevention of disease but also the promotion of good health in our society.
"By combining my passion for two very different and exciting careers, I'm continuing to challenge stereotypes. I have found a balance that I once only dreamed of." (Brad Novak 2009).
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Influences and Inspiration
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- International Artists: Mondrian, Hundertwasser, Lichtenstein, and Warhol.
- NZ Artists: Walters, Smither and Gimblett.
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Representation
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Original Paintings + Limited Edition Screenprints
- The Poi Room, Newmarket (www.thepoiroom.co.nz);
- Flagstaff Gallery, Devonport (www.flagstaff.co.nz).
Limited Edition Screenprints
- Williams Gallery, Petone (www.williamsgallery.co.nz):
- Gallery De Novo, Dunedin (www.gallerydenovo.co.nz);
- Kapa Gallery, Queenstown (www.kapa.co.nz);
- Parnell Gallery, Parnell (www.parnellgallery.co.nz);
- Momentum Gallery, Herne Bay (www.momentumgallery.co.nz).
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Exhibitions and Selected Timeline
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2010
- "What it is to be Kiwi" group exhibition (Harrison's Gallery, Tauranga) - Sep 24th - Oct 18th.
- "Auckland Grammar School Art Exhibition" - Sep 3rd - 5th.
- "In Print" exhibition including works also by Billy Apple, Stanley Palmer and Russell Jackson (NKB Gallery, Mt Eden) - Jul 22nd - Aug 10th.
- "Official FIFA World Cup Football Commission" - Jun.
- "My Life" article on Brad featured in the Dominion Post, and his Football World Cup artwork on the cover of 'LIFE' - 26th May.
- "Braveheart Exhibition" curated by Liz Caughey (ASB Showgrounds, Auckland) - May.
- "NZ Artist Inspired by Snellen" article in NZ Optics Magazine - Apr.
- "Summer Group Exhibition" (Williams Gallery, Petone) - Feb.
2009
- "Christmas Exhibition" (Williams Gallery, Petone) - Dec.
- "Artrite Artist Exhibition" with Dagmar Dyck and Para Matchitt (Salamander Gallery, Christchurch) - Dec.
- Brad's first dedicated art studio set up ('Echo Base') - Oct.
- "Auckland Grammar School Art Exhibition" - Sep 5th-6th.
- "Annual Print Show" (Williams Gallery, Petone) - Aug/Sep.
- "Matariki" with Shane Hansen and Steve Hikaiti (The Poi Room, Newmarket) - Jun 27th-Jul 27th.
- "DeNovo Print Fair 2009" (Gallery DeNovo, Dunedin) - May 15th-30th.
- "Baradene College Art Show" - May 15th-17th.
- "Three Auckland Printmakers" with Penny Stotter and Alan Taylor (Williams Gallery, Petone) - Apr 5th-26th.
- "Cutting Edge Contemporary NZ Prints on Show" (Flagstaff Gallery, Devonport) - Feb 3rd-27th.
2008
- "Auckland Grammar School Art Exhibition".
- "AAS Exhibition" (Wellington).
2006-2007
- "The OAS Exhibition" (Auckland).
2003-2005
- Breakthrough paintings.
- Began exhibiting.
Early 1990s
- Created two drawings which were later to dramatically influence his unique painting style.
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Copyright 1991-2010 Brad Novak. All rights reserved worldwide. No part of this artwork may be reproduced or transmitted in any form, by any means (electronic, photocopying, recording, or otherwise) without the prior written permission of the artist - Copyright Act 1994.
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| | Education:
- Fine Art: Self-taught
- Medicine: Auckland University; School of Medicine (MBChB - Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery)
- Public Health: Auckland University; School of Population Health (MPH - Masters in Public Health)
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| | Awards:
2010
- Chosen by the official FIFA art licensee for the Football World Cup in South Africa 2010 to represent NZ in a high profile international art collaboration.
- Brad's light-boxed piece was a finalist in the Uxbridge Estuary Artwork Awards.
2009
- Artfind 2009 calendar competition.
2008
- Artrite Screenprinting 2008 Artist 'Award' - Artrite has funded Brad to create a limited edition screenprint. Previous artists to receive this honour include Michael Smither, Stanley Palmer and Dick Frizzell (Glenn Taylor, Artrite 2008).
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| | Media: | Painting, Prints | |
| | Region: | Auckland | |
| | Born: | 1976 | |
| | Commissions: | yes | |
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