JEAN CARBON – C’BON TEXTILES My passion is fabric! Its history and origins and the many ways it can be patterned, coloured and decorated to create garments or works of art. I predominantly use the ancient resist dyeing technique of Shibori and clamping to pattern silk fabrics. While this form of dyeing is very labour intensive it allows me to be specific…
JULIAN GODFERY Julian has his own unique view of the world which can be seen in his drawings involving intense pattern-making with fine-tipped pens. People often find his naïve drawings of simple subjects very moving. His original drawings are very small. They are reproduced and available as larger sized prints which are extremely lightfast. He…
KARIN BETTLEY Karin Bettley is a ceramic artist living in coastal Raglan. A love of nature, people and a sense of landscape, mood and movement is evident in her work which is both hand built and thrown on the wheel. Karin makes both sculptural pieces and homewares. “So often I am at the heart of…
MARIANNE ASCHENBRENNER/WOVEN.NZ Since February 2019 I have lived in Whaingaroa (Raglan). Originally coming from Germany in the late 80’s, I fell in love with the wild and magical beauty of Aotearoa New Zealand. I started weaving while I lived up North and was taught by my master teacher Elke Radewald. I attended a Weaving Waananga…
MARISE RARERE AT THE SHED Ngati Ranginui / Pakeha MFA (Painting/Sculpture), RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia BMA, (Wintec), Hamilton Marise is a full-time artist. She lives at Whale Bay with husband Mike, close to the special surfing spots. Recently Marise has shifted in to her current base on Hills Road / Marise @ mahi.…
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…
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…