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…
THE HATCH The name ‘The Hatch’ represents the process of nurturing and the incubation of new life. It’s also representative of a doorway which points to the transitioning of creative practice and experience. At ‘The Hatch’, we facilitate collaboration, connection and the building of artist portfolios in a non-threatening environment. Artists also receive guidance and…
STUDIO O STUDIO O is the creative work of Fleur Rubingh. The work has been created using mixed media; digital illustrations, pencil, acrylics and film photography. The simple things in life drive my creativity, like a moment of joy when we come together and shared experiences. My work is always evolving and ever changing like…
SHORTYDUBS Shortydubs is an urban, contemporary artist currently based in Raglan. His unique style combines street art and pop art with elements of brutalist design and storytelling. Shortydubs’ works often feature bold colours, and characters, and explore themes of human value and experience from historical events. Shortydubs’ creative process is centred around his complex stencils,…
SARAH BING Sarah Bing builds large ceramic sculptures imbued with a sense of frivolity through her bold use of colour and pattern. Generally figurative, these works celebrate simple human bliss; diving into the ocean, raising one’s face to the sun, ice cream dripping down your hand, standing tall – confident in your abilities. She is…
MINISTRY OF WOOD Living in Raglan and raising my family out here on the West Coast I find it hugely inspiring for creativity, is it the weather, the waves the people I don’t know. I try and create thought provoking pieces that will last a lifetime, all timber has a history I love taking ideas…
RAGLAN LIFE DRAWING GROUP The Raglan Life Drawing Group, run by Dominique Marriott, meets up every Tuesday night to paint and draw from a nude live model. The regular sessions cultivate a lively atmosphere where artists delve deeply into the study of the human figure and produce dynamic artwork in the moment. Artworks created in…
FUNCTIONAL LOG ART 62 Upper Wainui Road @functional log art 021 141 3325 [email protected]
MEGAN HOCKLY Megan has been making Art and teaching since graduating from Wintec in 2005. She has exhibited locally over the past 18 years and stocked galleries with her paintings and prints. Recently after a 3-year stint teaching Textiles at a Secondary school in Hamilton, she has found her art practice heavily influenced by fabric…
LUCY GALBRAITH Lucy Galbraith is a self-taught Raglan-based artist. Her work is predominantly in oil paint but by no means restricted to that medium. She also enjoys working in acrylics, pencil, charcoal, digital and mixed media. Before moving to Raglan, Lucy exhibited and worked on commissions from her home on the Kapiti Coast. She is…