Catching up with Vincent Duncan
Every year, Vincent Duncan donates several of his works to the annual Pablos Art Auction. One of its art tutors, Menno Huibers, visits Vincent in the caravan park where he lives to collect the art works.
“Out they come, painting after painting, in a glorious spectrum of colours all in his instantly recognisable, brightly coloured, expressionist style. Varying in size, each canvas is signed simply ‘Vincent’ – a knowing wink and nod to his inspiration and spiritual brother in brush, Vincent van Gogh,” Menno writes in his blog.
“As we start to load the car, Vincent shares his artistic journey – one that began in 1993 when he was living on the streets of Wellington. His turning point came when he discovered Pablos Art Studios, a creative haven for artists from all walks of life, especially those navigating mental wellbeing and the associated challenges.
“Among that community of like-minded creatives and self-described ‘outsider artists’, Vincent found not only a space to paint but also a sense of belonging. More than three decades later, Vincent’s story reaffirms the importance of creative spaces like Pablos – places that foster expression, connection and wellbeing."
