Bio and Resume

Keith Morant has been obsessed with art all his life. Born in England and initially academically trained in art, he broke away to follow his own path of expression. He now lives and works in Christchurch, New Zealand. However, recent years has seen his work impact on the International art scene. Besides many exhibitions in his own country and New Zealand, he has exhibited in New York, Tokyo, Miami, Valencia, Beijing, Istanbul and Italy.

Following his 2006 success in New York, 2007 has seen Morant enjoy even greater success in Europe. He and his wife spent six weeks in Italy where he exhibited with Trevisan International Art in Ferrara at the Castle Estense. Here his work won significant recognition with the award for 'The Manifestation Of The Spirit Through Art'.

In December Morant was selected to exhibit at the great Florence Biennale where 840 artists from 76 different countries competed for accolades. To his great surprise and delight he won the award 'Premio alla Carrierra' - 'The Lorenzo Il Magnifico Award for Lifetime Achievement in Art'.

2008 has seen Morant win yet another International award in Italy. This was at the Palazzo della Bella in Vico del Garno where he received the 'Premio Internationale d'Arte' award.

Following this Morant was represented by his Italian dealers in Bologna at an exhibition called 'Little Treasures' and simultaneously held a solo show in Manhattan through Access Art NY, titled 'Morant in Manhattan'.

Two further New York exhibitions are scheduled for Morant in August and October 2008 and in November he returns to Italy to show again with his Italian dealers Trevisan International Art.

Brief resume of main exhibitions over the last few years:

2008:

• 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.

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.

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

2005:

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

2004:

• Representation and Solo shows by Alexis International. Christchurch, NZ.

1993-4

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

1988:

• Solo Exhibition, New Zealand House, London.

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