TONI KINGSTONE Toni Kingstone works predominantly in acrylic, metallic pigments and resin 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 Zealand flavour to this art movement,…
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 to work with different mediums creating unique and functional art. Often working with vintage utilitarian items as a base and letting my imagination create something special. I am surrounded by beautiful art all day within Rivet – a gallery in Raglan co-owned with my husband Stan, where you can find my…
YANIV JANSON Yaniv is a young New Zealand artist from the small coastal town of Raglan. His work centres on his great passion for environmental and social issues and this has been reflected in his artworks. People identify with Yaniv’s paintings in ways that are new to them. Yaniv goes against the norms when it…
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 Greg’s interest in ironwork began when his teenage son joined a Viking re-enactment group and has grown as he has become more proficient with forging. Inspired by the weaponry, his initial designs were daggers and axes made using a homemade coal fired forge and recycled steel. He then progressed to a new custom made…
DYANA WELLS I am a Raglan artist and have been painting now for over six years. While I enjoy many modalities, my current focus has been printmaking using gelliprints, woodcuts, linocuts, and screenprints. I collage torn and cut pieces to construct wall hangings and paintings. I have started teaching workshops to share these rather messy…
CLAUDIA GRUTKE Intuitive painter. Recently, my work has become more introspective and contemplative and maybe even more abstract. My current investigation into gesture and layers is a reflection of atmosphere, connection, movement, migration and freedom. The studio is a happy construction site. Working on several pieces at a time, I feel like an explorer and…
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…