Lizzie describes her style as intertwining the abstract and the figurative. Best known for her large abstract botanical paintings and hand built ceramics, she works in a loose, non-representational style, expanding and exploding the traditions of still life. There’s the reference to nature and ghost-like vessels and vases, while the underlying loose structure and pallet of composition remain rooted in the abstraction. The contrast between the recognisable and the obscure.

“Erupted florals”, she says, “and the beauty in their transition and final decay.”

Sharon’s practice is concerned with exploring the problematic space of being unable to use her voice. Whilst reflecting the internalisation of her own identity, from a feminist perspective, Sharon attempts to translate the complexities of the interior mind by giving a psychological reading, through the physicality of the body. She often uses the female form to invoke her female perspective of lived experience.

Sharon seeks to carve out her own space to speak about female agency, in an effort to raise awareness of her experiences and challenges as a woman today.

Lauren Hunt is an Auckland-based glass artist and educator with over 17 years’ experience. Trained at Virginia Commonwealth University and the Corning Museum of Glass, her career has taken her around the world through performance and teaching.

“My travels have shaped my work, inspiring a dynamic use of colour and form. I love the balance between artistry and precision that glassblowing demands, each piece becoming a reflection of both control and spontaneity.”

Rachel Rush is an Auckland-based contemporary artist whose practice spans two collections: Rachel Rush Contemporary and RUSH. Working with resin, acrylics, and stains, she creates layered works that explore colour, depth, and vibrancy.

“RUSH grew from my love of street art from Melbourne’s laneways to the Berlin Wall and New York’s gritty streets. I wanted to capture that energy on canvas, with each painting becoming part of a bigger picture.”