25 - 27 JULY 2025
25 - 27 JULY 2025
Jessie Macaw is a mixed media, intuitive painter from Tairua, New Zealand. Colour, texture and mark making is a constant theme in her work and, as an intuitive painter, she lets the painting direct her. For her it’s about the process and the art is a dialogue between herself and the work. The layers are Read more…
Jo Rankin has spent her adult life immersed in various creative sectors. A qualified interior designer, she previously owned her own business in Auckland before relocating to Kinloch in 2010. It was during this transition that her passion for painting truly took shape, driven by a deep love for exploring colour and design. Over the Read more…
Lee’s work has been commented on as “paintings that reflect the essence of the subject enlivened with many subtle details, whilst creating imaginative colourful artworks”. She is an Elected Artist member of the NZ Academy of Fine Arts. Lee paints in acrylics and other media, and her earlier work was featured as published illustrations. More recently Read more…
Lucie Anderson is a contemporary artist based in Napier, specialising in dynamic and vibrant alcohol ink art. Inspired by the natural beauty of New Zealand, her work captures the fluid movement of ink, often enhanced with shimmering gold and silver. Originally from Belgium, Lucie grew up surrounded by art and studied photography before transitioning to Read more…
Driven by a profound passion for colour and texture, Kristin Hyde expresses, “Colour energizes me, it feeds my soul.” Kristin Hyde is a full-time, multi-disciplinary artist who draws inspiration from a space she refers to as her inner being. Although predominantly self-taught, she identifies as an intuitive artist, delving into various mediums and describing her Read more…
Sarah is a Hawke’s Bay based Artist and Art Teacher who has been teaching, painting, and creating in Napier since 2005. She originally studied and exhibited in the UK, specialising in Ceramics and Glass. Her work is a celebration of the connection between Nature and Design. She incorporates bold colours, layered textures, and rhythmic compositions Read more…
Lee Pritchard, Hawkes Bay local, artist and photographer is not new to creating, having made copper sculptures and photographic images for display in local galleries over the years. In 2020 he self-published ‘A Couch Series’- a photographic showcase of 20 Hawke’s Bay creative men on their couches. The book is available in the Pop Up Read more…
Sarah is a specialist art teacher, sharing her passion with students every day. She is based in Auckland and paints from her studio at home. She is a mixed media artist who uses Indian ink, lace, fabrics, spray paint, stencils, and clear resin to create layered works that captivate the viewer. Her art is contemporary Read more…
“I am a Freelance Artist and Illustrator, working, living and gleaning inspiration in the beautiful Hawkes Bay NZ.” Sophie is a self-taught Artist who developed a passion for Art and Drawing from a young age. Her aspiration has always been to generate a living from creating works of beauty, while aiming to bring inspiration and Read more…
Art has been both a personal and professional journey of healing, transformation and expression. For the past two –four decades, Gilly Bass’ creative focus has been on experiential contemporary mixed media art, drawing on her background as a health practitioner, and fabricating Orthotics from moulds. Gilly’s artistic growth has been shaped by time spent with Creatives across Read more…
Sharon’s aim is to create a story of what’s to come. A pathway of infinite potential, gateways to the unknown, future mystery, and unlimited possibilities of ‘beyond’ the visual, within your own imagination. She experiments, discovers and embraces the unpredictability of mixed media on paper. Sharon likes to work with organic inks of rust, tea, Read more…
As an artist of over 20 years, Christine has been on an interesting art journey, first using acrylics and painting quite realistic scenes followed by an investigation into the vagaries of watercolour. More recently, she has been fascinated by the endless possibilities of mixed media where ‘anything goes’. Making art is a totally absorbing activity, Read more…
Hawkes Bay artist Catherine Jurgens creates joyful floral paintings, layering vibrant colors with delicate touches of mixed media elements. Her art studio welcomes visitors as part of the Hawkes Bay Arts Trail, and she showcases her work in art shows and galleries throughout New Zealand. With a diverse background spanning 30 years as a primary Read more…
Lynette Holschier has always wanted to be an artist. As a child, she loved making things and getting her first tin of watercolour paint was a highlight. She still enjoys visiting art shops and opening new tins of paint. Life took over, but creativity remained a journey of self-discovery for her. During hard times, art Read more…
Mandy Emerson is a Mixed Media Artist living in the tranquil beauty of Riversdale Beach in the Wairarapa. Her work carries a vintage charm, often featuring delicate flowers that exude timeless elegance. Recently, Mandy’s artistry has been influenced by her journey to Italy, where the vibrant colours of the architecture and the stunning blooms she Read more…
Heather Wilson enjoyed a happy carefree Kiwi childhood and finds a lot of her creativity is drawn from those memories, inspired by growing up in the late 60’s and 70’s her art often has a retro vibe. Her art explores aspects of iconic New Zealand scenery and symbolism connected to her much loved geometric patterns Read more…
A working Artist since 2000, Deb Fuller resides in the small rural community of Little River situated on Banks Peninsula. Her distinct artistic style is a creative collaboration of Mixed Media Painting and her own Photographic Imagery, the result being an intriguing blend of these visual art mediums. Evoking themes of nostalgia with tones of Read more…
Anita Madhav is a self-taught artist with over 25 years of experience, primarily working with acrylics, inks, and texture mediums. Her art is celebrated for its fluidity, movement, and vibrant colours, inspired by the rich flora and fauna of New Zealand. Fascinated by inks, Anita creates imaginative pieces with deep, layered backgrounds and golden highlights, Read more…
Karen began exploring art with dry and oil pastels on A4 paper around 2000 in Seferihisar, Turkey. After a hiatus, she resumed her practice in 2014. Notable exhibitions include her solo show “Land Village Fences” at Kina in 2019, with ongoing consignments to Kina and Tennyson Gallery in Napier. Her work was selected for the Read more…
Holly is an artist based in Gisborne, Tairawhiti. She has a diverse and unique style of creative expression, blurring painting and drawing and investigating surface, edge, contour and colour with a variety of materials. Usually abstract or formless, she creates a visual language between artist and viewer ranging from bold works bursting with colour and Read more…
Susan’s artistic approach is a vibrant and dynamic one, where colour and texture serve as essential elements in expressing the energy within her artworks. When working on paper, Susan harnesses the texture of the medium to push the boundaries of fluid paint tolerance, resulting in an explosion of vivid colours, intricate patterns, and captivating shapes. Read more…
Every artwork is a self-portrait. I am inspired by people, culture and relationships. Justin works in 2-D and 3-D and he enjoys the challenge of visually communicating his thread at the time with whatever media and conventions fit best. He does not aim to have his work understood, but he hopes that it resonates on Read more…
Kylie Law is an artist whose authentic mixed media style celebrates the beauty of nature. She transforms delicate blooms using mixed media techniques and a feminine colour palette. Color, shape, and composition are defining features of her unique works, and it’s the interplay of these elements that makes her art instantly recognizable. Proudly self-taught, she Read more…
As a self-taught artist, I have dedicated my career to exploring the limits of my medium and pushing the boundaries of traditional art forms. My works are a reflection of my ongoing commitment to experimentation, exploration and the joyful pursuit of creative excellence. My exhibition history includes showcasing my artworks in various galleries and national Read more…
Rebecca Stone is a Wairoa based mixed media artist currently exploring abstract realism. She finds the contrast of intentional mess and realistic imagery intriguing. Inspired by the beauty that is Mother Nature, Rebecca’s work often features native birds or flora amidst an acrylic and spray paint background. Rebecca finds art meditative, often tuning in to Read more…
