327 West street
Ashburton
Ashburton Art Gallery is proud to present Before Black and White, There Was Colour, a bold and thought-provoking exhibition by contemporary artist Bobby Kurb. Known for his layered, multi-disciplinary practice, Bobby Kurb explores the complexity and contradiction of today’s social and media landscape through a visually arresting mix of colour, satire, and critical reflection.
This latest body of work invites viewers into a world that oscillates between the playful and the provocative. Through eccentric characters, splashed pigments, mirrored surfaces, and text-based interventions, Kurb transforms his canvases into charged commentaries on the fractured realities of modern existence. The influence of pop art’s visual energy and street art’s rebellious spirit runs through the show. Each piece challenges the viewer to look beneath the surface: beyond appearances, beyond simplification, and into the uncomfortable truths of our time.
As described by James Hope, Curator – Art at Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum:



Contemporary Artist | Based in New Zealand | Available Worldwide
Studio visits by appointment only.
Email: contact@bobbykurb.com
Address:
Porpita Studios
36 McMillan Street
The Mall, Methven 7730
Canterbury, New Zealand
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