SHORTYDUBS
Shortydubs (aka Brad Dring) is a Raglan-based artist. Known for his multi-layered stencil works, his paintings blend pop art, street culture, and brutalist design to explore themes of identity, value, and the human experience.
Working with spray paint, acrylic, and stencils on raw wood and textured surfaces, Brad builds each piece through an intuitive, layered process. Elements are added, removed, and reworked over time, allowing glimpses of what sits beneath to remain visible. These hidden layers become part of the final story, reflecting both the process and the subject.
After a 20-year career as a touring musician, Brad shifted his focus to visual art, bringing with him a strong influence from music, sampling, and storytelling. His work often draws from everyday materials and cultural references, recontextualised into bold, textural compositions.
Based in Raglan, New Zealand, Brad creates from his studio at The Factory on Wallis St, producing original works and limited edition prints collected locally and internationally.
