Katikati artists have been working hard to create art since their last exhibition two years ago.

Their latest efforts are now on display at the Memorial Hall from Friday, September 30, to Monday, October 3, from 10am-4pm.

The artists have been issued with a challenge: to imitate an ‘old master'.

Kinsa Hays says viewers should be prepared to recognise some works you've only seen in books or world-class museums and art galleries.

'The public is invited to vote for the one they like best so come and make your choice.

'There's a wide variety of subjects from traditional to contemporary and abstract. You'll wonder how they've been created in such different mediums such as oil, watercolour and acrylic using palette knife, ink and modern techniques. All original art is for sale at affordable prices.”

Guest artist Bob Drake has lived in Katikati since 2015, having returned to New Zealand after living in England and France from 1988.

'Drake has painted and drawn all his life, but it was not until he went abroad that he painted full time. He produces abstract works based on the principles of sacred geometry,” says Kinsa.

'He often works in series or groups to develop his ideas on a theme. Drake exhibited regularly while abroad and in Auckland. His works are in many countries worldwide.”

‘Bridging the Gap' by Bob Drake.