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 The Artfull Dodgers is an exhibition subgroup of Raglan Art Project. We are a collaborative group of experienced artists that meet weekly for “plein air” sketching and painting in our scenic wonderland. Our works are often completed in studio. We also meet monthly for development talks and art critique. The Artists exhibiting in the Artfull Dodgers…
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 Jeannine Friedrich creates abstract acrylic paintings that do not reveal themselves all at once, inviting the viewer to look again, then closer. Her work is built through layers of colour and texture, with marks, overpainting and hidden fragments allowed to stay and speak. Words and text have long been part of her visual…
SIMON DICKEY’S STUDIO In his mid thirties, while running his digital agency Frontend Design in Auckland, Simon signed up to a life drawing class with Matthew Browne to explore his passion in art. It was the final class of term in 2010 when he conceived a charcoal figurative drawing that surprised not only him but…
LOESJE DE BREE The process and end result of “Art-making” creates opportunities to connect with Self as well as with others, in a meaningful way… My images depict thoughts, feelings and behaviours of human beings, how I personally (of course) perceive them. They tell stories with a bit of me and a bit of you! …
HILARY CAMPBELL From simple pen outlines and digital work, to more realistic, detailed illustrations and paintings. Hilary’s design and art career stemmed from her love of illustrating. She knew from a very young age that this is her happy place. Hilary runs a successful design business from her home studio in Raglan. She brings a…
ZASHA SKYE Zasha Skye is a portrait artist exploring a multitude of colour and tonal range through the use of oil paint. While growing up and living within the Raglan community, she has also studied at Whitecliffe University of Fine Arts. Zasha Skye’s love for oil paints has grown extensively over these last few years…