MARY SPACAPAN Mary Spacapan, an artist deeply connected to the land and unearthing her indigenous North American [Mohawk] heritage, brings a unique perspective to the canvas. Born to US-Canadian parents, Mary’s journey has taken her from the United States to Aotearoa New Zealand, where she now calls home. She believes it right to acknowledge her…
MIRANDA J CAIRD Miranda is a full-time artist and first started selling her work in 2003. Painting very quickly became a full time job. Her studio is in a tiny bach at Whale Bay where she likes to stay very connected to nature. Miranda loves being able to get deeply into a creative flow without any dates, distractions or deadlines. Miranda has…
ROSS THORNTON JONES Ross Thornton Jones started painting after an injury took his focus away from the ocean and created an opportunity to find a new passion. Today, painting is his main focus and the thing he enjoys more than almost anything else. Using bright colours to stir the mind into what may be light…
SAM MATHERS New Zealand artist Sam Mathers was born and raised in the small west coast town of Raglan. Much of his work is heavily influenced by his hometown, famous for its world class surf breaks, rugged natural beauty and boutique town centre. Having lived abroad and traveled extensively, Sam draws inspiration from the people…
SIMON BLANCHETT SIMON BLANCHETT WILL UNFORTUNATELY NOT BE PARTICIPATING IN RAW OCTOBER 2022. WE APOLOGISE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED AND HOPE YOU CAN CONTACT THE ARTIST DIRECTLY. Born in ‘93 on a cold summers day, one could assume Simon picked up a paintbrush before he learned to walk. Although that probably isn’t completely true, Sim…
TESSA SKERMAN Tessa is a painter whose practice explores composition through the integration of mixed media and the dynamic interplay of form and structure. Central to her work is the distinctive interaction of sliced panels, a process she has developed into her signature “paint, slice and re-create” technique. Tessa begins by painting full panels, which…
TONI KINGSTONE Toni Kingstone is a contemporary New Zealand painter whose work explores atmosphere, light and landscape through a range of techniques and materials including acrylic, resin and metallic pigments. Her paintings often capture moments of quiet transition – the shifting light of dawn or dusk, distant horizons, or the filtered glow of sunlight through…
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,…
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…
YOUMANS STUDIO Youmans Studio was established in 2016 at The Wharf in Raglan. It is a creative space where people are welcome to visit and interact. In the Studio, you will find an exclusive selection of paintings in ink, oil and watercolour by Rick Youmans. Besides, there is the international recognised range of New Zealand…