MARISE RARERE AT THE SHED Ngati Ranginui / Pakeha MFA, Master of Fine Art (Painting, Sculpture) RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia BMA, Bachelor of Media Arts, Waikato Polytechnic, Hamilton, Aotearoa ,New Zealand Marise Rarere lives and works as a full time artist in Whale Bay, Whaingaroa, Raglan. She makes work at home and from her small studio on Hills…
MARY SPACAPAN Mary Spacapan, an artist deeply connected to the land and unearthing her indigenous North American [Mohawk] heritage, brings a unique perspective to the canvas. Born to US-Canadian parents, Mary’s journey has taken her from the United States to Aotearoa New Zealand, where she now calls home. She believes it right to acknowledge her…
MIRANDA J CAIRD Miranda is a full-time artist and first started selling her work in 2003. Painting very quickly became a full time job. Her studio is in a tiny bach at Whale Bay where she likes to stay very connected to nature. Miranda loves being able to get deeply into a creative flow without any dates, distractions or deadlines. Miranda has…
PAUL ABBITT Paul Abbitt is an award-winning photographer based in Raglan, New Zealand, whose exceptional work in surfing seascapes photography has earned him critical acclaim. He has an innate passion for capturing the beauty of light and has mastered the art of creating stunning visuals that evoke emotions and leave a lasting impression. Paul’s love…
RICHARD PAGE After an apprenticeship with Yael Artsi, Richard was introduced to Italy via Cynthia Sah & Nicholas Bertoux. There were sizable gaps in between works in which he built a house and studio in Raglan. “Sculpture was always in my mind, and life in its own way, has led me to the decision to…
RODRIGO HILL Rodrigo Hill: Lens-based artist, educator and academic researcher Rodrigo is an established exhibiting artist both in Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally. He positions himself as a contemporary photographer/lens-based artist specialised in gallery installations and publications. Rodrigo’s photography practice focuses on people, place and its intrinsic relationships. Explorations of place and its surrounding dynamics…
ROSS THORNTON JONES Ross Thornton Jones started painting after an injury took his focus away from the ocean and created an opportunity to find a new passion. Today, painting is his main focus and the thing he enjoys more than almost anything else. Using bright colours to stir the mind into what may be light…
ROLLING LEAF I have a love of gardens and trees, am an ardent re-user (op-shopper) and believe in doing what we can to reduce our consumption of products and recycle all we can to minimise our impact on our environment. It is important to me to incorporate aspects of this into my art. The environmentally…
SAM MATHERS New Zealand artist Sam Mathers was born and raised in the small west coast town of Raglan. Much of his work is heavily influenced by his hometown, famous for its world class surf breaks, rugged natural beauty and boutique town centre. Having lived abroad and traveled extensively, Sam draws inspiration from the people…
SARA GUIX I am a photographer and cinematographer. I left Barcelona 6 years ago and arrived to Raglan with a backpack and a camera. Few years later I still proudly call Raglan Home. I work as a camera operator for various projects. In my spare time I keep filming and photographing. The ocean has a…