High hopes for exhibition spaces

Robert Piggott opened his gallery earlier this month after spending the preceding six months renovating the Jetty St premises, which comprises two exhibition spaces along with a printmaking and painting studio at the rear.

The British-born artist, who has lived in Dunedin since 1965 and has exhibited his works for more than 40 years, hopes the space will become a "resonant hub'' in which others are able to share their work.

"As an artist, I have a philosophy that there must be others who'd like to exhibit in a space without it having to be too commercial. I have enough work to keep showing regularly, but I'm open to taking on other artists, too. I'd really like to support other artists, particularly younger people.''

For more information, visit: www.robpiggott.com