It is part of the wonder of having an Open Call how artists are encouraged to cross disciplines and try something new as they have a relevant story to tell. One such case is that … Read more
Jane was the Judge for The Taranaki Collection 2026 – Judge’s Choice Award. Her selection was Donna Dinsdale’s work ‘Pakanga II – The Quiet that Followed’. Images of this work are below. Also the Artist Statement about … Read more
Ruth is inspired by the landscape of Aotearoa and she has been exploring fabric collage and natural dyeing and printing processes as preparation for this Solo Exhibition so the gallery is filled with wonderful new works reflective of this learning … Read more
Member of Creative Fibre New Zealand, Member of New Zealand Regional group of The Surface Design Association, Member of The Quilters Guild.
Jeanette’s work ‘Map’ was selected for inclusion in this curated Collection .
Come and hear the personal story behind arriving at … Read more
Whakakotahi explores the fusion of textiles and Te Taiao (the natural world), referencing the relationship between animals, plants, and minerals in Aotearoa. Woven rugs and textile-inspired paintings explore material connections in … Read more
Tanya Doty has been crafting willow baskets from her workshop in Upper Moutere since her first basket making course with Golden Bay basketmaker Peter Greer in 2008. Largely self taught since then Tanya is firmly addicted to basket making and spends … Read more
The Art+Science project is a decade-long art and science community – building exercise that has brought scientists and artists together in the production of high-quality exhibitions that foreground the research of individual scientists and artists through a dialogue focused on … Read more
This page gives us some background insights into who the artists are that engaged in what has been described as speed dating between art and science in this particular iteration.
I love wearing things that I have made … Read more
