HARRISON SYNOTT I have been involved in something creative ever since I could remember. I have an appreciation not just for painting but for film, literature, and music too. Having experience working in film, playing in bands, and writing poetry, I find inspiration in the other mediums to help motivate my painting practice and what…
CODEORANGE STUDIO Ruth Hickman-Goodall is a passionate artist and educator who combines her love for art with a deep connection to materials and memory. Her paintings are explorations of colour, texture, and feeling, capturing the essence of a place without boundaries. Through multi-layered abstraction and dynamic brushwork, her gestural approach evokes an emotional connection to…
HELEN PARSONS Everything about painting fascinates me. I love it that painting is a way to connect with places and with people. I’ve been painting since graduating from Elam Art School many years ago and have been an artist ever since, as well teaching now and then, writing and editing for an art journal, and…
HELEN PARSONS Helen is a self-taught Acrylic and Mixed Media artist and a professional Picture Framer. Typically iconic and quirky in nature, Helen’s work is often parable-like with many messages, some obvious and some not obvious. Her message is delivered in bold and vibrant colours, often with a twist of humour. “I enjoy…
ECHT ARTS Birgitta Nagel was born in the Netherlands which soon became Git. Since immigrating to New Zealand in 2010 she also has been known as Whetū, which stands for star in the Māori language and is related to her original name Birgitta. She is largely self-taught. In her work she captures the essence of…
THE ARTFULL DODGERS We are a “subgroup” (7 individuals) of Raglanart, exploring different painting styles, according to our individual personalities and preferences. The result is a rich smorgasbord of artworks, with influences of various Art genres like impressionism, expressionism, cubism, realism, surrealism and abstract, bringing about a true potpourri of contemporary art! We have in common…
THE TEMPLE Kea Arts specializes in visionary canvas paintings, working with acrylics. Inspired by her travels, nature and philosophy. Additionally, Kea offers traditional hand-poke tattoo. It is her intention to bring back the significance and sacredness of this ancient art form through co-creation, storytelling, and creating personal, positive relationships in a safe and warm environment. …
THE TOWNHOUSE GALLERY Shirley Shirley Pearson is a visual artist whose vibrant oil and acrylic paintings capture the essence of nature’s beauty. Drawing inspiration from photographs, she creates large-scale floral masterpieces that radiate with colour and life. Shirley’s work has been featured in various exhibitions, galleries, cafes, and private collections, captivating audiences with her unique…
ANNABEL NESBITT I started painting and selling works 30 years ago whilst raising my children on Great Barrier Island. After moving to the mainland in 2022, I then held solo and joint exhibitions in and around Auckland and Coromandel at various galleries. Examples of my work can be viewed on my Facebook page ‘Annabel Nesbitt…
JEANNINE FRIEDRICH AT TITIRO MAI STUDIO Jeannine Friedrich, originally from Berlin, Germany, has enriched New Zealand’s art scene first in Auckland for the last decade and most recently in Raglan. Her striking abstract paintings, known for their large scale and vibrant use of color, explore the depth of wild mark-making and the complexities achievable with…