Liz McAuliffe

Attracted to the plentiful, fecund/fertile shapes in nature I take delight in replicating and celebrating their unique and individual forms, imbuing them with my own aesthetic. Creating from and with nature has long been a way for me to stay connected to myself and my environment.

I am drawn to the minutiae found in Nature, especially objects that are often bypassed or go unnoticed. Working closely from found objects so that when up-scaling these into ‘life-size’, I invite the viewer to re-examine their relationship with Nature. My artworks give a sensual experience as well as a visual one. Careful attention to detail, whether in form, surface or shadow is central to my practice and works.

Born and living in New Zealand (Hokianga) I have always been intrigued by natural forms, I have an enjoyment of working with wood and a love and desire to work with my hands, this has been directed into my 19 year career as an artist, I participate in group and solo exhibitions regularly, my art is in national and international collections, including Italy, Germany, Spain, America, Denmark, England and Australia. In 2016 I had a 10 week artist residency in Denmark.