Colin Jamieson

Colin G Jamieson has art work hanging throughout New Zealand including Massey University (Chapel), and overseas - Bossey Ecumenical Institute (Switzerland), Canada, Germany, and UK. He also has work published in variety of Journals.
Nelson was the nursery for his understanding of spirituality and creativity - at St John’s Methodist Church and Nelson College training in the fine arts under the tutelage of Irvine Major in preparation for a Dip Fine Arts (CU). From Art teacher to ministry to community mental health adviser I was involved the understanding of spirituality and subjective experience especially as they related to creativity and health.
In 1972, the Methodist provided Sponsored Study: travelled through seven countries studying the relationship between religion and the arts.
1975, I was involved in the founding member of the Christian Arts Inc. in Dunedin and editor of their publication “The Ch’Art.”
1978, I was one of two active artists representing New Zealand to attend the Christian Artists Conference for Asia, at Kuta, Bali.
1981, I was invited to participate in an international seminar on symbolism, art and religion at the Bossey Ecumenical Institute of the World Council of Churches in Switzerland, and also provide an exhibition there.
In 1991, I Established “The College for Creativity in Aotearoa New Zealand”, Christchurch
Then in 2004, with Jennifer Barrer we formed Chalice Publishers: ‘Published Stations of the Land’, and ‘Port Hills Poems’ and out latest product, just finished, the film “Dancing with Ghosts.”
1995, “Two Plus Four”, joint exhibition, Christchurch.
1992, “Holistic Art” exhibition with Nigel Jamieson in CSA Gallery, Christchurch.
1991, “Easter Exhibition” , sole, London Street Gallery, Lyttelton.
1991, Established “The College for Creativity in Aotearoa New Zealand”, Christchurch
1988, “Thou Art” sole exhibition at Canterbury Society of Arts, Christchurch. [See research paper ]
1982, “Christian Arts Easter Exhibition, joint show at Otago Art Society gallery, Dunedin.
1982, “Christ in our Culture,” joint show during the Consultation on Art, Religion and Culture in Dunedin.
1981, Colin was invited to participate in an international seminar on symbolism, art and religion at the Bossey Ecumenical Institute of the World Council of Churches in Switzerland, and also provide an exhibition there.
1979, Easter Exhibition”, joint show at Dunedin,
1978, He was one of two active artists representing New Zealand to attend the Christian Artists Conference for Asia, at Kuta, Bali. A film was made there and subsequently shown on New Zealand TV., “Credo” programme and is available in the National Film Library.
1978, “Christian Art in Asia Exhibition” joint show at Dhyana Pura, Bali.
1978, “Toward Liturgical Art”, sole exhibition at The Catholic Centre, Dunedin.
1977, “Media Gracae.” joint exhibition at the Dunedin Museum.
1976, “Significant Art” joint show at the Dunedin Museum.
1976, “Taieri Art Show.” joint exhibition at Mosgiel.
1975, was the founding member of the Christian Arts Inc, continued on the executive and was the editor of their publication “The Ch’Art.”
1973 Dept of Extra Mural Studies, Sociology, University of London, Summer School, Wue, U K.
1972, Sponsored Study: travelled through seven countries studying the relationship between religion and the arts.
1965, Exhibition, sole, at Chez Eelco Gallery, Nelson .
1963, Marlborough Art Society Annual Exhibition, joint show, Blenheim.
1958-59, Art Teacher at Opunake High School.
1953-54, Art major, Teachers College, Christchurch.
1952, Diploma of Fine Arts, Preliminary, Canterbury School of Fine Arts.
1952, Nelson College Wastney Art Award, 1951 Fifth form art prize