THE TEMPLE Kea Arts specializes in visionary canvas paintings, working with acrylics. Inspired by her travels, nature and philosophy. Additionally, Kea offers traditional hand-poke tattoo. It is her intention to bring back the significance and sacredness of this ancient art form through co-creation, storytelling, and creating personal, positive relationships in a safe and warm environment. …
SHIRLEY PEARSON AT THE TOWNHOUSE GALLERY Shirley is a visual artist who paints in both oil and acrylic mediums. Each painting is vibrant and detailed. Her large floral paintings convey the beauty which we find within flowers. To achieve this detail, she initially takes photos which inspire the composition. Studying in both New Zealand and Canada,…
ANNABEL NESBITT I started painting and selling works 30 years ago whilst raising my children on Great Barrier Island. After moving to the mainland in 2022, I then held solo and joint exhibitions in and around Auckland and Coromandel at various galleries. Examples of my work can be viewed on my Facebook page ‘Annabel Nesbitt…
JEANNINE FRIEDRICH AT TITIRO MAI STUDIO Jeannine Friedrich, originally from Berlin, Germany, has enriched New Zealand’s art scene first in Auckland for the last decade and most recently in Raglan. Her striking abstract paintings, known for their large scale and vibrant use of color, explore the depth of wild mark-making and the complexities achievable with…
AN INSTALLATION BY SIMON DICKEY Annoyed with a comment about his drawing ability from an illustration tutor at AUT Communication Design School, Simon signed up to a life drawing class with Matthew Browne in 2010 to prove to himself – he can draw. It was the final class of term in 2010 when he conceived…
LOESJE DE BREE The process and end result of “Art-making” creates opportunities to connect with Self as well as with others, in a meaningful way… My images depict thoughts, feelings and behaviours of human beings, how I personally (of course) perceive them. They tell stories with a bit of me and a bit of you! …
HILARY CAMPBELL From simple pen outlines and digital work, to more realistic, detailed illustrations and paintings. Hilary’s design and art career stemmed from her love of illustrating. She knew from a very young age that this is her happy place. Hilary runs a successful design business from her home studio in Raglan. She brings a…
ZASHA SKYE Zasha Skye is a portrait artist exploring a multitude of colour and tonal range through the use of oil paint. While growing up and living within the Raglan community, she has also studied at Whitecliffe University of Fine Arts. Zasha Skye’s love for oil paints has grown extensively over these last few years…
ELIZA ADAMS IN THE SUPPER ROOM Eliza (aka Liza) is a self-taught artist who has always had an inner creative urge. Dutch-born but has lived in New Zealand from the age of four, she feels most at peace with paintbrush in hand while capturing a feeling or a moment in time that she connects to.…
KATE VAN DER DRIFT Kate van der Drift’s research has primarily been situated in the land and waters of the Hauraki Plains. An enquiry that began over five years ago as an indexical photographic investigation of the transformed whenua and fragility of the remnant wetland. Her practice has developed into a process-led approach that speculates…