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RETURN AFTER A EUROPEAN SOJOURN
My collection from various art experiences in Europe Coming back after travel is often both difficult and exciting for me. Settling into a completely different rhythm and accepting the comedown can be challenging, yet it’s wonderful to reconnect with people and pets again. Getting back on my snowboard with my sisters or slipping into the water for a soak feels fantastic. Hello you.....Miss Belladonna Biscuit (my little sisters jack - 3yrs) Playing around with perspective, I

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Nov 25


THE BLUE TED EFFECT
'The Rainbow Body' by Ugo Rondinone, Sadie Coles HQ Pastel de nata! Yes, I love these Portuguese custard pastry delights. Starting the day with a flat white and an icing sugar, cinnamon-dusted dessert is both amazing and dangerous. I have eaten nine of these in three days. It's time to leave the country! The UK has a strange sense of familiarity. I lived here for four years in my early to mid-twenties. After arriving in Luton, I quickly made plans to head to Shoreditch, a pl

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Aug 25


ODE TO ALEXANDRE AND HIS TEAM
Cultural overwhelm are the words that spring to mind after my time in Spain and Portugal. I can't blog about everything from my European...

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Aug 2


ART RESIDENCY WITH JOYA: AiR
E kore au e ngaro, he kakano ahau I ruia mai i Rangiatea. I can never be lost, I am a seed sown from Rangiatea. 'Air' in situation, the...

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Jul 6


QUÉ PASA MADRID
Hola, well I never expected to be here in Spain. Madrid is a heat and culture shock. Where do I start?! The answer is Museo Del Prado. I...

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Jun 3


PLANT A TREE AND JUST SEE
Ancient moa's foot discovered in Lewis Pass. Just kidding, what a beautiful beach tree!! I've been having fun recording mostly native...

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May 4


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 3


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 12


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 15


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 19, 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 26, 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 6, 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 5, 2022
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