Chapter1

Before Amor Fati: Meditations on Becoming opens its doors, hear the story behind it.

Join us on Sunday 5th July at 4pm for an intimate Artist Talk with Jaypee Belarmino his upcoming solo exhibition at Chapter¹, his creative journey, and what to expect on opening night, Friday 10th July.

You'll get a sneak peek at one or two new original pieces, but after hearing Jaypee tell his story, seeing the rest for the first time as you walk through the gallery on Opening Night the following Friday night will be special and a epic event not to be missed.

On Sunday Jaypee will walk us through the ideas, obsessions, and turning points that shaped this body of work. From the Memento Mori Series to the Lost Ruins, what it means to make art that sits with mortality, transformation, and the passage of time.

Join is in person at Chapter¹ Gallery, and live streamed for those who can't be there.

📍 Chapter¹ Gallery, 95 Orbell St
🗓 Sunday 5th July, 4pm – 5.30pm

XOXO Rach

EXHBITON ANNOUNCEMENT
​We are thrilled to present Amor Fati: Meditations on Becoming, a solo exhibition by JP Bell at Chapter¹ Gallery.

​"Amor Fati" the love of one's fate. This collection invites you into a visual journey of acceptance, transformation, and the beauty of continuous becoming. Through vibrant layers, bold strokes, and deep introspection, JP Bell explores what it means to truly embrace the canvas of life.

​Opening Night: Friday, 10th July 6.30pm

​Join us on opening night to meet the artist, immerse yourself in the collection, right in front of your eyes whilst letting your ears be treated to the beautiful live Gallery music by songbird Susan Be

​Tag someone you want to bring along! 👇

We will be going facebook live here just before 7pm, so pop back to watch Jarrard and Grant talk about all things photography. 📷 📸

"SUNDAY IN SYDENHAM."
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Clear your Sunday calendar! Come for the art, stay for the vinyl, and explore the markets.

​Not only is it the last day to catch the debut exhibition at Chapter1, but the whole street is coming alive for a hang out vibe Sunday lineup:
​Chapter1 Exhibition 12pm – 5pm
Renegade Brewing Co 🎶 Renegade on Wax: Vinyl Record Fair & Live DJs right across the road from Chapter1 | 12pm – 5pm
SydenhamUnderpass Their once a month big food Markets: | 12pm – 7:30pm

​If you missed Chapter1 opening night’s standing room only crowd, this is your last chance to view incredible works from our foundation artists before the pages turn on this collection.

​Come for the art, stay for the vinyl, and explore the markets.

​📍 Chapter1, RHQ, 95 Orbell St Sydenham
Saturday open: 11am – 2pm | Sunday open: 12pm – 5pm
​Chapter1. Not the whole book.

Jessie Rawcliffe was one of our featured artists in the opening Chapter1 exhibition, and now she's gracing the cover of Metropol. If you've seen her work in person, you'll understand why. Have a read and discover the artist behind the paintings. Love your work Jessie! Metropol Magazine

Look out! The latest Metropol is hitting the streets and it's eye-conic! We're all about getting creative in this issue - we bring you interviews with local artists, the talented Ellie Compton - Artist, as well wine-making artistry, the unstoppable Kim Schofield of Dancing Water Winery, while the mesmerising (mesmer-eye-sing? ) cover is by local designer and muralist Jessie Rawcliffe, you can find the real thing in Cathedral Square, it's part of the 'Gazer' series and asks questions like, who's watching the watchers?
In this issue, you can also... discover the four (that's right, FOUR) film festivals coming to town in the next couple of months; read about deputy editor Tamara Pitelen's 10-day silent meditation retreat; discover the efforts of the Hawarden-Waikari community to keep their ancestors remembered; get inspired for having a crafty winter; revel in your fashion obsession for leopard print everything (or is it just us?), and get dinner sorted dinner with a delicious salmon recipe followed by apple crumble and chia pudding.
Have a read, let us know what you like and what you want more of, we're here for you Canterbury. Have a goodie!
Read the issue online now at the link below or grab your copy as it appears in stands around the city.

https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/71119992/28-may-2026-metropol

Not only do we have his work currently hanging in the opening exhibition, but now we get to go a little deeper. Join us for an evening with Jarrard as he shares the story, thinking and vision behind his PHOTOGRAPHY from his striking human skull piece through to his upcoming global food series.
How awesome to be not just viewing his art, but hearing the stories between the frames.
PM to save your seat and come join the conversation.