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<channel><title><![CDATA[Josh O'Rourke - News]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.josh-orourke.com/news]]></link><description><![CDATA[News]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2023 03:10:35 -0700</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Studio 125 exhibition 'nereids' available online]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.josh-orourke.com/news/studio-125-exhibition-nereids-available-online]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.josh-orourke.com/news/studio-125-exhibition-nereids-available-online#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2020 23:06:39 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.josh-orourke.com/news/studio-125-exhibition-nereids-available-online</guid><description><![CDATA[       &ldquo;The Nereids were part of the Greek pantheon of deities in antiquity (they) were said to be beautiful young maidens, commonly found frolicking amongst the waves of the Mediterranean, or sunning themselves on rocky outcrops.&rdquo;&nbsp;https://www.scapepublicart.org.nz/josh-o-rourke [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.josh-orourke.com/uploads/1/1/8/5/11855772/a-long-embrace_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><em style="color:rgba(17, 8, 8, 0.7)">&ldquo;The Nereids were part of the Greek pantheon of deities in antiquity (they) were said to be beautiful young maidens, commonly found frolicking amongst the waves of the Mediterranean, or sunning themselves on rocky outcrops.&rdquo;&nbsp;</em><a href="https://www.scapepublicart.org.nz/josh-o-rourke" target="_blank"><br />https://www.scapepublicart.org.nz/josh-o-rourke</a></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[SCAPE Re:Activate mural in New Brighton]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.josh-orourke.com/news/scape-reactivate-mural-in-new-brighton]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.josh-orourke.com/news/scape-reactivate-mural-in-new-brighton#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2019 21:07:39 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.josh-orourke.com/news/scape-reactivate-mural-in-new-brighton</guid><description><![CDATA[    Image: Star.kiwi https://www.star.kiwi/2019/02/beach-side-brought-to-life-with-new-art-work/   Articles available online here, here and here [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.josh-orourke.com/uploads/1/1/8/5/11855772/pv-web-23_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Image: Star.kiwi https://www.star.kiwi/2019/02/beach-side-brought-to-life-with-new-art-work/</div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">Articles available online <a href="https://www.scapepublicart.org.nz/low-pressure-high-pressure" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="https://www.ccc.govt.nz/news-and-events/newsline/show/3204" target="_blank">here </a>and <a href="https://www.star.kiwi/2019/02/beach-side-brought-to-life-with-new-art-work/" target="_blank">here</a></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[X-II Finds new home]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.josh-orourke.com/news/x-ii-finds-new-home]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.josh-orourke.com/news/x-ii-finds-new-home#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2018 09:20:36 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[news]]></category><category><![CDATA[new work]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.josh-orourke.com/news/x-ii-finds-new-home</guid><description><![CDATA[       Recently had the privilege of hanging this in a stunning new location. Huge thanks to the purchaser for getting in touch after seeing my work on instagram - I was floored at hearing that.&#8203;If you have any bare walls you want to fill then please get in touch.Details: X-II-2018 (1.2m x 1.2m Acrylic on plywood) [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.josh-orourke.com/uploads/1/1/8/5/11855772/x-ii-in-situ_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">Recently had the privilege of hanging this in a stunning new location. <br /><br />Huge thanks to the purchaser for getting in touch after seeing my work on instagram - I was floored at hearing that.<br /><br />&#8203;If you have any bare walls you want to fill then please get in touch.<br /><br />Details: <em>X-II-2018 (1.2m x 1.2m Acrylic on plywood)</em><br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[New works on show across Chch]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.josh-orourke.com/news/new-works-on-show-across-chch]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.josh-orourke.com/news/new-works-on-show-across-chch#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2018 07:43:13 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.josh-orourke.com/news/new-works-on-show-across-chch</guid><description><![CDATA[Special thanks to Justin of KinArt for coordinating this - was a really successful showing. Thanks to the Anchorage, &nbsp;Uncommon Cafe and Coffee Embassy for hosting these.Contact me if you are interested in any of these works (not many left).         Sirens: Dangerous creatures, who lured nearby sailors with their enchanting music and singing voices to shipwreck.   				 				 [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">Special thanks to Justin of KinArt for coordinating this - was a really successful showing. Thanks to the Anchorage, &nbsp;Uncommon Cafe and Coffee Embassy for hosting these.<br /><br />Contact me if you are interested in any of these works (not many left).<br /></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.josh-orourke.com/uploads/1/1/8/5/11855772/552a7569_1_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <blockquote><span><em>Sirens: Dangerous creatures, who lured nearby sailors with their enchanting music and singing voices to shipwreck.</em></span></blockquote>  <div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden;"></div> 				<div id='833481295330718957-gallery' class='imageGallery' style='line-height: 0px; padding: 0; margin: 0'><div id='833481295330718957-imageContainer0' style='float:left;width:33.28%;margin:0;'><div id='833481295330718957-insideImageContainer0' style='position:relative;margin:5px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; 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width:100%; padding:0 0 75%;overflow:hidden;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='http://www.josh-orourke.com/uploads/1/1/8/5/11855772/anchorage-010_2_orig.jpg' rel='lightbox[gallery833481295330718957]'><img src='http://www.josh-orourke.com/uploads/1/1/8/5/11855772/anchorage-010_2.jpg' class='galleryImage' _width='400' _height='451' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:100%;top:-25.17%;left:0%' /></a></div></div></div></div><span style='display: block; clear: both; height: 0px; overflow: hidden;'></span></div> 				<div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Thursdays October 2nd]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.josh-orourke.com/news/first-thursdays-october-2nd]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.josh-orourke.com/news/first-thursdays-october-2nd#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2014 22:42:30 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[exhibitions]]></category><category><![CDATA[shows]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.josh-orourke.com/news/first-thursdays-october-2nd</guid><description><![CDATA[Will have a selection of recent work on show at this event. Come along and check it out - looks like it will be a good night.        [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Will have a selection of recent work on show at this event. Come along and check it out - looks like it will be a good night.</div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.josh-orourke.com/uploads/1/1/8/5/11855772/9627970_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:447px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free Art Campaign Now LIVE!]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.josh-orourke.com/news/free-art-campaign-now-live]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.josh-orourke.com/news/free-art-campaign-now-live#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2014 23:31:07 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[exhibitions]]></category><category><![CDATA[news]]></category><category><![CDATA[new work]]></category><category><![CDATA[public art]]></category><category><![CDATA[shows]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.josh-orourke.com/news/free-art-campaign-now-live</guid><description><![CDATA[My Free Art campaign is now live, Please support me by clicking through to the link to check out my campaign. You can pledge different amounts on the site - each amount with it's own reward if the campaign target is reached.http://www.freeart.co.nz/campaigns/green-diamond-2/The work itself is also available for sale through the site - any questions just contact me here [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">My Free Art campaign is now live, Please support me by clicking through to the link to check out my campaign. You can pledge different amounts on the site - each amount with it's own reward if the campaign target is reached.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.freeart.co.nz/campaigns/green-diamond-2/">http://www.freeart.co.nz/campaigns/green-diamond-2/</a><br /><br />The work itself is also available for sale through the site - any questions just contact me <a href="http://www.josh-orourke.com/contact.html" target="_blank">here</a></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[95bFM interview with Aaron from FreeArt]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.josh-orourke.com/news/95bfm-interview-with-aaron-from-freeart]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.josh-orourke.com/news/95bfm-interview-with-aaron-from-freeart#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 02 Mar 2014 18:27:29 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[news]]></category><category><![CDATA[public art]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.josh-orourke.com/news/95bfm-interview-with-aaron-from-freeart</guid><description><![CDATA[Click the link to listen to Aaron's full interview about the Free Art project from last weeks 'Who Arted' on 95bFM in Auckland...&nbsp;http://www.95bfm.com/assets/sm/214744/3/whoarted.mp3 [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Click the link to listen to Aaron's full interview about the Free Art project from last weeks 'Who Arted' on 95bFM in Auckland...&nbsp;<a href="http://www.95bfm.com/assets/sm/214744/3/whoarted.mp3" target="_blank">http://www.95bfm.com/assets/sm/214744/3/whoarted.mp3</a></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Radio Show on 95b fm Auckland]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.josh-orourke.com/news/radio-show-on-95b-fm-auckland]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.josh-orourke.com/news/radio-show-on-95b-fm-auckland#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2014 20:12:14 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.josh-orourke.com/news/radio-show-on-95b-fm-auckland</guid><description><![CDATA[Aaron from Free Art is doing a stint to promote the campaigns on todays morning show at 9:43am. For those outside of Auckland, stream the show here. I will post a link to the archived show if/when it is available. [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Aaron from Free Art is doing a stint to promote the campaigns on todays morning show at 9:43am. For those outside of Auckland, stream the show <a href="http://www.95bfm.com/bfm32.m3u" target="_blank">here</a>. I will post a link to the archived show if/when it is available.</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Online Store]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.josh-orourke.com/news/online-store]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.josh-orourke.com/news/online-store#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2014 08:22:06 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[news]]></category><category><![CDATA[new work]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.josh-orourke.com/news/online-store</guid><description><![CDATA[Online store now up and running. Click here&nbsp;to check it out. Check back regularly as more works are added. [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Online store now up and running. Click <a href="http://joshorourke.tictail.com">here</a>&nbsp;to check it out. Check back regularly as more works are added.</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free Art Auckland - Feb 20th!]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.josh-orourke.com/news/free-art-auckland-feb-20th]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.josh-orourke.com/news/free-art-auckland-feb-20th#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 16 Feb 2014 19:25:46 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[news]]></category><category><![CDATA[public art]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.josh-orourke.com/news/free-art-auckland-feb-20th</guid><description><![CDATA[ Please check out this exciting event starting on the 20th February.&nbsp;Artists will have the opportunity to get their work displayed on billboards with public help.For more info please see www.freeart.co.nz  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style='z-index:10;position:relative;float:left;;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="http://www.josh-orourke.com/uploads/1/1/8/5/11855772/1392578526.png" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:0;" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder wsite-image" /></a><span style="display: block; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;" class="wsite-caption"></span></span> <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;display:block;"><br />Please check out this exciting event starting on the 20th February.&nbsp;<br /><br />Artists will have the opportunity to get their work displayed on billboards with public help.<br /><br />For more info please see <a href="http://www.freeart.co.nz" target="_blank">www.freeart.co.nz</a><br /></div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>