Find identity through mimicry
Ayesha Green (Kāi Tahu, Ngāti Kahungunu) has been painting still lifes during her three-month artist’s residency at the McCahon House in...
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Apr 17, 20234 min read
Working with haste
Thomas Baker is a ceramicist and woodworker from New Zealand. His work is showcased in McLeavey Gallery's exhibition Joy, which brings...
Feb 21, 20233 min read
Without having to interact
For years Catherine Russ has used her photography to show her surroundings in a light that many people don't get to see. Her latest...
Oct 18, 20213 min read
Also kind of ugly
Kirk Nicholls uses beauty as a tool to get viewers attention, but is most satisfied when something is also kind of ugly.
Sep 27, 20214 min read
More than human world
Catherine Bagnall is an educator, painter, and performance artist.
Sep 16, 20213 min read
Available light
Photographer Marie Shannon tells of working slowly, observing the light, and a poetic response to her work.
Sep 15, 20214 min read
Debris development
Jade Townsend talks to us about where she’s coming from, and where she’s going.
Apr 20, 20213 min read
Of a feather
Painter Nicolas Dillon draws his inspiration from nature.
Mar 29, 20213 min read
Intuition and play
Looks like Andrea Gardner, the 2021 Pattillo Whanganui Arts Review winner, has lots of fun in her studio.
Mar 12, 20213 min read
Tips and triptychs
Splendid Photo's Sean Aickin drops some top tips for those still finessing that perfect frame.
Jan 22, 20213 min read
Strong core
Artist and editor Hannah Valentine talks inspiration, tactile sensibility and heliskiing.
Dec 15, 20203 min read
Always a bit of panic
Artist and art student Turumeke Harrington on procrastination, being playful, and Parekowhai.
Dec 8, 20202 min read
Straight forward information
Dick Frizzell talks process, painting and Picasso.
Nov 9, 20204 min read
Jumping colours
Magic eyes, succulents, and working by lamp light. We talk to artist Aaron King-Cole.
Oct 12, 20204 min read
Botanical forms
Susanne Kerr paints ribbons and plants to explore the double-edged sword of survival and ecological destruction in her metaphorical works.
Sep 24, 20204 min read
Failure and alchemy
Andrea du Chatenier and her love affair with clay.
Sep 22, 20202 min read
Unanswered questions
Print-maker Paora Tiatoa explores his own relationship with Māori culture.
Aug 26, 20202 min read
Light manipulation
Photographer Michael Mahne Lamb on light, perception, and his first love.
Aug 5, 20204 min read
Possibilities of vision
Multidisciplinary artist Jasmine Togo-Brisby talks of beauty, history, and the nature of her identity.
Aug 3, 20203 min read
To exist as an artist
Visual artist Chevron Hassett talks about the importance of family and why being an artist and an indigenous man is a political act.
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