Bio and Resume

I have drawn and painted obsessively for as long as I can remember and have always followed my own path of individual expression. I am not a representational or regional artist as it is my firm belief that visual art, like music, must communicate across all language and cultural barriers. Since the 1980s I have been fortunate enough to travel extensively and exhibit my work in many different countries. I am also fortunate in that I am able to work full time at my painting in my studio/home in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Exhibitions 2013:

January: 'Morant in Akaroa', Solo Exhibition at ART ET FARE, 40 Rue Lavaud, Akaroa, New Zealand.

Exhibitions 2012:

April: 'Toronto Tarantella', Solo Exhibition at Patrick International Fine Art, Toronto, Canada.

June: For the month of June at Global Gallery.
'SONGS FOR SYDNEY'. The Global Gallery of Sydney presents a collection of new paintings from International award winning artists: Keith Morant, Carol Rowling, Olivia Alexander and Sculpture by Rhonda Cao.
Global Gallery, 5 Comber Street, Paddington, Sydney, NSW.

Exhibitions 2011:

August: Art Nomad, Pop Up Art Space, Redcliffs, Christchurch, New Zealand. Solo Exhibition 'Little Treasures'.

May: This painting was auctioned through silent bids over a two week period at Art Nomad, Redcliffs, Christchurch, New Zealand. ALL PROCEEDS TO THE CHRISTCHURCH EARTHQUAKE RELIEF FUND

April: FINE ART AUCTION For CHRISTCHURCH EARTHQUAKE RELIEF. Featuring donated works of National and International fine art. To be held from Monday April 25th through: www.trademe.co.nz ALL PROCEEDS TO: Red Cross Canterbury Earthquake Appeal.

April: 'LITTLE TREASURES' Galleria de Marchi, Bologona, Italy.

Represented by Trevisan International Art, Italy.

Represented by Manhattan Arts, New York.

Represented by Patrick International Fine Art. Toronto, Canada.

April/May: ‘Shakespeare Asides’ Concurrent with the Toronto Shakespeare Festival. Patrick International Fine Art. Stratford, Ontario, Canada.

Exhibitions 2010:

• January: Represented by 2120 Gallery, Brisbane, Australia.
• April: Art Melbourne 2010, Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne, Australia.



• May: Represented by Manhattan International Arts, New York.
• May: Galleria Marchi, Bologna, Italy.
• June: Represented by Patrick International Art, Stratford, Ontario, Canada.
• October/November: Exhibiting with Trevisan International Art: 'Creative Energy' Castle Estense, Ferrara, Italy.

Exhibitions 2009:

• January: Premio San Valentino International art exhibition, (Taranto, Puglia) Southern Italy. First Prize. 'Medaglia del Presidente della Repubblica' (The President of the Republic's Medal).




• June – November: ‘Works on Paper, A Global Perspective’. Presented by World Art Media and NY Arts and held concurrent with the 53rd Venice Biennale. June 7th – November 22nd. (Following the closure of the NY Arts Pavillion in Venice, this exhibition was moved to NY Arts gallery Beijing where it was on view for one month).
• August: "A Dream of Dark Colours", Solo Exhibition, Bryce Gallery. Christchurch, New Zealand.
• October: Imaginary Journeys’. An International exhibition curated by Paola Trevisan of Trevisan International Art and presented at the historic Estense Castle in Ferrara, Italy. Presented with special Award: "Services to Art"

Exhibitions 2008:

• Exhibition: Trevisan International Art 'Traces of Memory', Estense Castle, Ferrara, Italy.
  Award: "Premio Ercole D'Este della Critica Award" (Critics Choice)



• 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.

Exhibitions 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.

Exhibitions 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

Exhibitions 2005:

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

Exhibitions 2004:

• Representation and Solo shows, Christchurch, NZ.

Exhibitions 1993-4

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

Exhibitions 1988:

• Solo Exhibition, New Zealand House, London.

Exhibitions 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
• ‘Premiato a Ferrara e a Firenze’ Article in ‘Art Journal’. Italy. 2008