TONI KINGSTONE Toni Kingstone works predominantly in acrylic, resin and metallic pigments to create flowing, abstract scenes that capture the mystical light of dusk and dawn, with a wonderful sense of division between earth, sea and sky. Working in the style of Magical Realism, Toni brings a new flavour to this art movement, presenting…
WANDA BARKER/LITTLE HILL STUDIOS I am an expressive abstractionist, who collages and utilizes text and poetry in my work. I paint large and smaller, often challenging works with acrylics, oil, Indian ink, domestic fabrics and text. Parts are then embellished with glitter, gold or silver leaf, beads, lace, buttons and resin. I paint my feelings,…
WENDY LEMMON I love exploring different mediums, blending form and function to create piecesthat feel both unique and useful. Old utilitarian objects often spark the process—something about their history invites imagination. You’ll find me surrounded by art every day at Rivet, the gallery I co-own with my husband Stan in Raglan. It’s where my work…
YANIV JANSON Yaniv Janson is an innovative contemporary artist whose vibrant, multisensory abstract works bring pressing social and environmental issues to life. His art transcends boundaries, inviting viewers to engage deeply and reflect on themes that matter. Yaniv’s talent and vision have earned him critical acclaim both in New Zealand and abroad, highlighted by his…
MOONLIGHT BAY STUDIO Step into the enchanting world of Moonlight Bay Studio in Raglan by the Sea, where creativity knows no bounds. Husband and wife duo, Peter and Rossi, seamlessly blend their diverse talents to bring you an exquisite array of art and craft. Peter, a master of his craft with a background in IT…
HAMMER’D My interest in ironwork began when my teenage son joined a Viking re-enactment group and has grown as I have become more knowledgeable and proficient with forging. Inspired by the weaponry my initial designs were daggers and axes using a homemade coal-fired forge and recycled steel. I then made my own gas forge which,…
DYANA WELLS ART STUDIO Dyana works intuitively. Her paintings reflect the many moods and patterns which arise in the intersection between the sea and the land, as feeling and form. Her paintings are the result of a journeying, back and forth between the canvas and the mind, to create a representation of the mystery of…
CLAUDIA GRUTKE Art is my second “career” and began a few years ago when I moved to Raglan. I work from home in the transformed garage which is now my studio. I love experimenting and am mostly self-taught in my art. In the beginning, I created hundreds of semi-abstract landscapes, most of which have found…
CHRIS MEEK A few years after completing an apprenticeship in panel beating, Chris found himself producing products for the design world. Realising art was his real passion he followed it and has since been involved in numerous group & solo exhibitions throughout NZ. He works predominately with recycled materials and describes his work as ‘Panel &…
ANNICK FAUBERT Annick Faubert’s dedication to mastering her craft as a self-taught artist is evident in her work, which explores the intersection of art, ethics, and conservation. By employing a unique approach to taxidermy and sourcing specimens ethically, she challenges conventional notions and initiates conversations about humanity’s relationship with nature. Faubert’s pieces, characterized by meticulous…