A Q+A with Leah Creaven: Woven Narratives
We spoke with Leah Creaven ahead of the upcoming Collectors Group Show in 2025 to gain insight into her practice and the inspirations that shape her work. Leah Creaven’s work...
A Q+A with Judi Bagust: A Life in Ink
We spoke with Judi Bagust ahead of the upcoming Collectors Group Show in 2025 to gain insight into her practice and the inspirations that shape her work. Judi Bagust’s artistic...
A Q+A with Kirsten Lovelock: Unravelling the Imagination
Wellington artist Kirsten Lovelock has been painting intuitively for over two decades, creating symbolist and surrealist works that blend personal memory, dreamlike imagery and layered meaning. Ahead of her exhibition Silent Imagining, we spoke with Kirsten about artistic freedom, the inductive creative process, and what it means to paint without a plan, and without apology.
A Q+A with Aida Smith: Landscapes, Sustainability and Growth
We spoke with Aida Smith ahead of the upcoming Collectors Group Show in 2025 to gain insight into her practice and the inspirations that shape her work. Aida Smith, celebrated...
How to Hang a Salon-Style Wall at Home
Creating a salon-style wall at home is one of the best ways to make a personal, striking statement. Originating in 17th-century France, salon-style walls were all about showcasing a wide...
Go Bold With Framing: Why Colour Matters
When it comes to framing, black and white frames are often seen as the safe, go-to choices. They’re simple, classic, and always in style. But what if you dared to...
Deconstruction, Interaction, and the Space Between: Q+A with Nathan Ingram | NOWHERE TO HIDE
Ōtautahi-based mixed media artist Nathan Ingram's latest exhibition, NOWHERE TO HIDE, runs from October 17 to November 1 2024. Known for his exploration of the delicate balance between chaos and...
Road Trips and Reflections: Q+A with Sean Beldon | The weather, with you.
Sean Beldon's striking artworks beautifully capture evolving moods, elements, and places, showcasing the enduring impact of music on his art. His latest exhibition, 'The weather, with you.', delves into New...
Introducing new artist Lizzie Beere + Q&A
We are thrilled to welcome Lizzie Beere to our gallery, an artist based in the Hawke’s Bay whose works breathe life into the canvas with a remarkable fusion of abstraction...
Robyn's Insights on the Creative Matters Podcast
The highly anticipated "Outside-Inside" exhibition opens its doors on May 9th, 2024, at 4 PM. Listen to Robyn’s episode on the Creative Matters Podcast with Mandy Jakich. Robyn’s episode is a thought-provoking conversation that...
Q + A with guest artist Hollie O'Neill
What inspired you to become an artist, and how has your journey influenced your creative process? My artistic journey began in childhood, fueled by a passion for creative and innovative...
Q+A with Artist Naomi Faifai
In this Q&A, Timaru artist Naomi Faifai talks about her Spring Showcase, the inspiration behind her bold mixed media paintings, her Samoan and Māori heritage, and what’s next for her practice.