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12TH ANNUAL AUTUMN EXHIBITION
It's my first time exhibiting at the Tai Tapu Sculpture Garden which has been a delight. As a New Zealander I am naturally connected to...

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Mar 2


INSTALLING EARTH
My latest sculpture ‘Earth’ has been selected to be part of the 12th Annual Autumn Exhibition running through March 2025 at the Tai Tapu...

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Feb 11


NEW DRAWINGS
A new year and time to share a change in direction. After travelling through Nepal pre-pandemic I began practising yoga on a regular...

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Jan 14


HELLO BEAUTIFUL BELLBIRD BABY
A lucky snap I took in Governors Bay, how adorable!!! Piwakawaka, the sweetest thing!!! Moon, I love you!!!

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Dec 12, 2024


CHRISTCHURCH ART GALLERY / TE PUNA O WAIWHETÅ«
Francis Upritchard; Left: Wife, Right: Husband, 2006 Dummies And Doppelgängers is a brilliant exhibition curated by lead curator Felicity...

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Nov 8, 2024


SUN AND MOON DRAWINGS
Amidst the serene landscapes of Te Waipounamu, a newfound creative spark ignited within me. The sun and the moon, celestial companions...

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Sep 11, 2024


WAHAROA: ART OF THE PACIFIC
I came across and very much enjoyed watching this informative docuseries that takes viewers on a journey through Maori and Pasifika art....

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Jul 18, 2024


EVEN A LITTLE BIT MIGHT HELP
I just purchased a Free Palestine poster from Xoë Hall's website. Just $5 to download and ALL the proceeds go towards the Medical Aid for...

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May 30, 2024


UNEXPECTED TREATS
Visiting Josie Jay Martin's The Giants House was undeniably a moving experience. A much welcome escapism into another world full of...

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Mar 27, 2024


IANTHAW
My dad, Ian passed away in January this year. I dedicate this drawing to his memory. Tunneling through the earth the great Taniwha,...

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Oct 25, 2023


MEET TAHI THE WHITE-FLIPPERED WONDER
Tahi in Situ - Sumner Esplanade 'Tahi' is a hand-built sculpture made out of natural black clay that addresses the sustainability of the...

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Mar 26, 2023


WHAT A DELIGHT SEEING NEIL DAWSON'S EQUIPOISE SERIES
equipoise #3 (2022) I had the pleasure of chatting with artist Neil Dawson on Friday last week at his exhibition titled equipoise. The 76...

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Sep 5, 2022


REJUVENATE MURAL IS COMPLETE
Dancing Tree Root - Kiss I was able to complete Rejuvenate over the Easter weekend!!! It's been a roller coaster of a time. I am...

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Apr 26, 2022


REJUVENATE MURAL IS UNDERWAY
Athol Street Carpark - Blank Canvas I have been given the opportunity to brighten up another wall in our nation's adventure capital;...

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Mar 4, 2022


VALKA YOGA - ECO YOGA MAT NEW ZEALAND
It’s always so exciting when a parcel is delivered in the mail right!? A massive thank you to these guys who have sent me a beautiful eco...

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Feb 26, 2022


MEET NOAH THE MOA
An interpretation of our now-extinct flightless bird and a lost treasure; the South Island giant moa. During and after covid-19 lockdown...

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Sep 27, 2021


WHAT CAN YOU DO TO BE A BETTER ANCESTOR?
If you love New Zealand this mini doco series is a must watch! Shout outs to the amazing crew behind Better Ancestors for sharing the...

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Apr 5, 2021


COVID-19 MENTAL HEALTH RESPONSE DRAWING - KARMA KIWI
Karma Kiwi (2020) One year ago today New Zealand went into a nationwide lockdown because of Covid-19. We all experienced life in our...

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Mar 24, 2021


WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2020
Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards 2020 on show at the Canterbury Museum is totally worth a look. It’s true this collection of...

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Feb 16, 2021


BALANCE BEE
This interpretation of the humble honey bee is the first artwork I designed after experiencing a shift in consciousness/spiritual...

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Sep 14, 2020
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