A number of large scale works created by New Zealand artist Ian Scott is currently being displayed at the Tauranga Art Gallery.

His paintings are held in public and private collections throughout the country and the works featured in this exhibition are on loan from Auckland' Wallace Arts Trust.

This painting titled ‘Rita Angus in Taradale (1987, acrylic on canvas) is one of a number of Ian Scott workds being exhibite at the Tauranga Art Gallery.. Photo: Supplied

Born in 1945, over the course of Ian's life his works were widely exhibited and collected throughout the country. He died in 2013.

His career was characterised by experimentation and innovation, and his name is synonymous with appropriation, with some works including elements of well-known Kiwi artists like Colin McCahon.

Between the late 1980s and 1990s the Wallace Arts Trust acquired a wide ranging collection of 27 works by the late artist, a number of which are currently on display at the Tauranga Art Gallery.

For those wanting to learn more about Ian's works the gallery is also holding a walk and talk tour of the exhibition on Saturday, November 1.

It will be presented by Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki New Zealand Art senior curator Ron Brownson.

Ron is renowned as one of New Zealand's most informed and entertaining speakers on art and artists.

He has also organised a number of important touring art exhibitions including Marti Friedlander, Robert Ellis, and Gretchen Albrecht.

The Ian Scott: Works from the Wallace Trust Collection 1966-1998 Exhibition is on at the Tauranga Art Gallery until Sunday, November 9.

The Energy and Delight of Ian Scott's Art Walk and Talk Tour presented by Ron Browson takes place on Saturday, November 1, from 2pm.

The Walk and Talk Tour cost $10 for general admission and $5 for Friends of the Gallery.

Booking is essential and to reserve your spot call the Tauranga Art Gallery on 578-7933

New Zealand Horizon (1967), oil on canvas. Photo: Supplied.

Lattice No. 150 (1987), oil on canvas. Photo: Supplied.