Linton of Akaroa -

Linton, "The Giant's House" is the home of artist Josie Martin - painter and sculptor. The gallery throughout Linton displays paintings, assemblages and various creations in a range of mixed media. The gallery extends out into the garden where you can view large concrete and mosaic installations plus welded steel sculptures. Josie Martin has had 26 solo exhibitions and attended 12 art residencies overseas (USA, Italy, France and Spain), as well as being recipient of many awards and scholarships, with her works being included in publications, top magazines and TV.