Antony Warnes Exhibition - 'Le Inward Aesthetic'

Antony Warnes is a storyteller, an exuberant and enigmatic character and cultural identity. A reluctant and hidden treasure, Antony paints daily, often with his cat Sylvester by his side. Having exhibited nationally and internationally his works can be found all over New Zealand and the world.

Antony is well travelled and could be considered a vagabond or vagrant, a wandering traveller. Locals will often pick him up hitchhiking. The bonus of having Antony as a passenger is you are always graced with a story, a dramatic telling of an event, a lyrical display of a moment curated in conversation, a captivating play with words.

Tony is a well-respected member of his Katikati community and held in high regard by many, as the character he is. As the artist he weaves a trail of admirers, collectors and artistic contemporaries spanning a prolific 50 year history.

Antony greatly admires and is inspired by local painters such…