Copland's practice focuses on the intersection of humans and natural ecosystems, and the concerns of our changing planet.[3] She has exhibited her prints throughout New Zealand, and has had works included in many international group exhibitions. From 1982 to 1984, Copland lectured at the
Ilam School of Fine Arts.[4] She also a senior lecturer in the School of Art and Design at
Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology until 2006.
Notable exhibitions
Denise Copland: Implantations,
Christchurch Art Gallery, Christchurch (1991) - a collection of 23 prints exploring the changes wrought in New Zealand forestry by human beings.[5]
A Standing Place,
Christchurch Art Gallery, Christchurch (2004) - this solo show was Copland's response to her Antarctic expedition, and included prints and three-dimensional objects such as flags. The show was dedicated to
Ernest Shackleton.[6]
Melt, University Art Gallery,
Sydney (2009) - a group show with Lesley Duxbury and Kirsten Haydon. This show explored the three artists' responses to residencies in the polar regions.[7]
Shared Lines; Sendai x Christchurch Art Exchange, Christchurch (2012) - a group exhibition featuring and artist exchange in response to the earthquakes that devastated
Canterbury, New Zealand and
Fukushima, Japan.[8]
Antarctic Arts Fellowship in 2001-2002 - also known as
Artists to Antarctica. Copland devised her own chemicals, printing media and techniques using her small home freezer to test the processes she wanted to use in Antarctica.[9]
References
^"Denise Copland". Auckland Art Gallery. Retrieved 5 September 2019.