Bio and Resume

I have drawn and painted obsessively for as long as I can remember and have always followed my own path of individual expression. I am not a representational or regional artist as it is my firm belief that visual art, like music, must communicate across all language and cultural barriers. Since the 1980s I have been fortunate enough to travel extensively and exhibit my work in many different countries. I am also fortunate in that I am able to work full time at my painting in my studio/home in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Brief resume of main exhibitions and events over recent years:

Exhibitions 2017:

August
Exhibition, running for three months, opening 12 August 2017, at Fo Guang Yuan Art Gallery, Christchurch, NZ

April
Month of April, Artist Residency with Art & Soul International in Venice, Italy,

Art & Soul poster

Exhibitions 2016:

May

January

Pleased my painting Tauranga 9 is included in the 2016 calender of Craig Investment Partners, NZ

Exhibitions 2015:

November
Solo exhibition: Magma Gallery, Christchurch, NZ

Magma poster

October
Monetary award for 'The Healing Power of Art' exhibition, Manhattan Arts International, New York.

Tonic

Tonic, Mixed media on canvas 765 x 765mm

Exhibitions 2014:

September/October

Invitation

July/August
Solo exhibition at Materiagrigia Gallery (director Gianlucca Ballarin) Dorsoduro 1750 Venice. Publication of book and video 'Morant in Venice' to accompany this show. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KC0_7Pi2No&feature=youtube

View exhibition at, http://www.materiagrigia.info/

April
Little Treasures. International Exhibition curated by Paola Trevisan, Bologna, Italy.

In celebration of my 70th birthday I created seventy paintings. These canvases will be exhibited in October at the Eastside Gallery, Christchurch, NZ

Exhibitions 2013:

Exhibiting from 13th of November until April 2014 at VAJRA Eco-resort, Tatopani, Kathmandu, Nepal.

November
Exhibition ‘Variations’ at Galeria de Marchi, Bologna, Italy.
Curated by Trevisan International Art.

October-November
‘Pasajes’ at the Ateneo, Calle Prado, Madrid.
Exhibition curated by Paola Trevisan and Rosa Mascarell for 16 selected International artists and sculptors.

2013 Exhibiting and permanent representation with:
Beth Hulme gallery & studio
646a Nicholson Street, Fitzroy North, Melbourne, VIC, 3068
Open: Thur/Fri 11.00-5.30pm at 11.00 - 4.00pm
www.bethhulme.com

Exhibiting and permanent representation with:
TREVISAN INTERNATIONAL ART, Ferrara and Bologona, ITALY
www.trevisan-international-art.com
LITTLE TREASURES
March–April 2013
Galleria de’Marchi, Bologna, Italy.
Exhibition of 492 paintings by 123 International artists.
Honoured with the ‘Peoples Choice’ Award.

January: 'Morant in Akaroa', Solo Exhibition at ART ET FARE, 40 Rue Lavaud, Akaroa, New Zealand.

Exhibitions 2012:

April: 'Toronto Tarantella', Solo Exhibition at Patrick International Fine Art, Toronto, Canada.

June: For the month of June at Global Gallery.
'SONGS FOR SYDNEY'. The Global Gallery of Sydney presents a collection of new paintings from International award winning artists: Keith Morant, Carol Rowling, Olivia Alexander and Sculpture by Rhonda Cao.
Global Gallery, 5 Comber Street, Paddington, Sydney, NSW.

Exhibitions 2011:

August: Art Nomad, Pop Up Art Space, Redcliffs, Christchurch, New Zealand. Solo Exhibition 'Little Treasures'.

May: This painting was auctioned through silent bids over a two week period at Art Nomad, Redcliffs, Christchurch, New Zealand. ALL PROCEEDS TO THE CHRISTCHURCH EARTHQUAKE RELIEF FUND

April: FINE ART AUCTION For CHRISTCHURCH EARTHQUAKE RELIEF. Featuring donated works of National and International fine art. To be held from Monday April 25th through: www.trademe.co.nz ALL PROCEEDS TO: Red Cross Canterbury Earthquake Appeal.

April: 'LITTLE TREASURES' Galleria de Marchi, Bologona, Italy.

Represented by Trevisan International Art, Italy.

Represented by Manhattan Arts, New York.

Represented by Patrick International Fine Art. Toronto, Canada.

April/May: ‘Shakespeare Asides’ Concurrent with the Toronto Shakespeare Festival. Patrick International Fine Art. Stratford, Ontario, Canada.

Exhibitions 2010:

January: Represented by 2120 Gallery, Brisbane, Australia.
April: Art Melbourne 2010, Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne, Australia.

May: Represented by Manhattan International Arts, New York.
May: Galleria Marchi, Bologna, Italy.
June: Represented by Patrick International Art, Stratford, Ontario, Canada.
October/November: Exhibiting with Trevisan International Art: 'Creative Energy' Castle Estense, Ferrara, Italy.

Exhibitions 2009:

January: Premio San Valentino International art exhibition, (Taranto, Puglia) Southern Italy. First Prize. 'Medaglia del Presidente della Repubblica' (The President of the Republic's Medal).

June – November: ‘Works on Paper, A Global Perspective’. Presented by World Art Media and NY Arts and held concurrent with the 53rd Venice Biennale. June 7th – November 22nd. (Following the closure of the NY Arts Pavillion in Venice, this exhibition was moved to NY Arts gallery Beijing where it was on view for one month).
August: "A Dream of Dark Colours", Solo Exhibition, Bryce Gallery. Christchurch, New Zealand.
October: Imaginary Journeys’. An International exhibition curated by Paola Trevisan of Trevisan International Art and presented at the historic Estense Castle in Ferrara, Italy. Presented with special Award: "Services to Art"

Exhibitions 2008:

Exhibition: Trevisan International Art 'Traces of Memory', Estense Castle, Ferrara, Italy.
Award: "Premio Ercole D'Este della Critica Award" (Critics Choice)

Music When Soft Voices Die I, II, III, IV

Represented by Bryce Gallery, Christchurch, New Zealand
'Harmony Of Elements', (four artists), NoHo Gallery, New York
Solo Exhibition 'Morant In Manhattan' Access Art, New York.
Solo Exhibition: 'Italia' Christchurch, New Zealand.
Exhibition of International Art, 'San Valentino' Vico del Garno, Italy.
Award: "Premio Internazionale"

Group exhibition with Trevisan International Art, 'Little Treasures', Bologna, Italy.

Exhibitions 2007:

Biennale Internazionale Dell'Arte Contemporanea, Florence, Italy.
Award:"Lorenzo il Magnifico, Premio alla Carriera" for 'Lifetime Achievement in Art'
Exhibition: Trevisan International Art 'The Spirit In Art', Estense Castle, Ferrara, Italy.
Award: "Manifestation Of The Spirit In Art"
International Contemporary Art Fair. Istanbul.
'Apple II': World Art Media, NY, Touring exhibition to Valencia, Beijing and New York.
'The Woodhaven Paintings' Solo Exhibition, Christchurch, New Zealand.

Exhibitions 2006:

Group show 'White'. Broadway Gallery, New York.

2005-6:

Exhibited Broadway Gallery, New York.
Represented through World Art Media at The Armory Show, Manhattan, New York.
Solo Exhibition 'Mixed Media' Christchurch, NZ.
Solo Exhibition 'Music For Manhattan' Broadway Gallery, New York.

Solo Exhibition: 'Towards The Light' Christchurch, NZ.
The Armory Show, New York and Art Basel, Miami Florida

Exhibitions 2005:

Represented by World Art Media, New York at Art Basel International Art Fair, Miami, Florida, USA.

Exhibitions 2004:

Representation and Solo shows, Christchurch, NZ.

Exhibitions 1993-4

NZ Representative, International Congress For Peace. M.O.M.A. Tokyo. Japan

Exhibitions 1988:

Solo Exhibition, New Zealand House, London.

Exhibitions 1985:

Recipient of Montana National Art Award, New Zealand

Written work

'Art Notes' (The Psychology of Creativity) published by World Art Media, New York Arts Magazine Vols 11-3/4, 11-5/6, 2006
Interview with Yilmaz Zenger. NY Arts Magazine Vol 11-9/10 2006
Music For Manhattan reviewed by Simone Cappa, NY Arts vol 1/2 2007
Review 'Contemporary Hieroglyphics' by Jill Smith. NY Arts Magazine. 2008
‘Premiato a Ferrara e a Firenze’ Article in ‘Art Journal’. Italy. 2008