New Plymouth, New Zealand.- The Govett-Brewster Art Gallery is proud to present “Vincent Ward: Breath – The Fleeting Intensity of Life” on view at the gallery from December 10th through Feburary 26th 2012. Vincent Ward’s memorable filmic work has long offered a powerful and unique contribution to Aotearoa New Zealand’s visual experience.This new exhibition Breath – the fleeting intensity of life draws together Ward’s career as a feature filmmaker and his early training in fine arts. His recent exploration of the still image presents works that coalesce photography, painting and digital imaging alongside filmic vignettes and sound. Ward’s ongoing concerns with metamorphosis, light, darkness and immersive experience has led him to create a series of physically imposing works that delve into otherworldly landscapes and transcendent states, seeking elusive ‘transformational moments’ that connect with the human psyche. This exhibition is the first survey of filmmaker Vincent Ward’s work within an art museum context.