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Artists in Northland
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Photography
Sarahlee Cobb
Whangarei, Northland
Sarahlee Cobb is a Northland-based contemporary portrait photographer with 22 years’ experience in the photographic medium. She holds a Master of Photography with Distinction and has received recognition through the New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography, including regional, national and international awards. Her work explores emotion, relationship, people, identity, and connection with a particular interest in creating portraits that feel both beautifully curated and genuinely personal.
Painting & Drawing
Shane Hansen
Whangarei, Northland
Shane Hansen (Tainui, Ngāti Mahanga-Houroa) is a multidisciplinary artist based on the Tūtūkākā Coast, where he has been creating professionally for over a decade. Born in New Zealand in the 1970s, he is of Māori, Chinese, Danish, and Scottish descent. His artistic practice spans painting, printmaking, outdoor sculpture, graphic design, fashion, furniture, and architecture.Inspired by his multicultural heritage, pop art, strong graphics, and Aotearoa's natural environment, his creations feature bold colours, modern Māori motifs, and native flora and fauna. Career Highlights & Background: Fashion & Art Transition: Began as a self-taught fashion designer at age 19 before starting a full-time art career in 2009. Notable Projects: Hosted the TV series Design Junkies on TVNZ One. Designed team uniforms and a village sculpture for the 2016 NZ Rio Olympic Team. Created a custom bike for HRH Prince George in 2014. Selected as one of five Māori artists to design for the Rugby World Cup 2011. Community Initiatives: Opens his Tūtūkākā studio to the public and curates local art initiatives like Sculpture on the Green . During the summer months, Shane opens his Tūtūkākā studio to visitors, sharing his art, inviting kōrero, and offering a glimpse into his artistic world. Everyone is welcome.
Sculpture
Shar Lovina
Whangarei, Northland
I have been making art and working creatively with materials since childhood. It has remained a constant thread throughout my life, taking me through formal study, exhibitions, collaborative projects and creative workshops in New Zealand and internationally. I hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Virginia Commonwealth University. I am inspired by natural shapes, organic forms and the inherent qualities of materials. I love discovering what a material naturally wants to do, allowing its character, movement and unexpected qualities to influence the work. At the same time, I enjoy pushing materials beyond their usual purpose and finding unconventional ways to use them. My work moves between spontaneous exploration and ideas that begin in my imagination. Sometimes I start with a material and discover where it takes me; other times I can already see something in my mind and enjoy figuring out how to bring it into the physical world. I am particularly drawn to pieces that sit between art and function. I love the idea that something beautiful can become part of someone's everyday life, changing the feeling of a space while being used and enjoyed. I also love sharing creativity with others. Alongside my own studio practice, I have facilitated visual arts and creative workshops internationally. For me, creativity is not only about the finished object but about the experience of exploration, connection, and making itself. I enjoy inspiring people to find their own creative spark, play with possibilities, and discover their own unique forms of creative expression. Ultimately, I love discovering what can emerge when imagination meets material and possibility is given room to unfold. The finished piece is the beginning of something too: once it leaves my hands, it gets to become part of someone else's space, life, and story.
Painting & Drawing
Silke Hendel
Whangarei, Northland
I'm a contemporary abstract artist based in Northland. The ocean, the landscapes, and the birds and wildlife of Aotearoa are my greatest muse. I grew up exploring the coast and the water, and that's where all my colour comes from. My work is big, bright and full of light - I don't paint things the way they look so much as the way they make you feel. Every painting starts with a real moment. A bush walk, a tūī singing in the pōhutukawa, first light spilling across the bay. I paint what I felt right then, in bold, bright colour and shapes. A fleeting moment that becomes a joy you get to keep, and I hope you feel what I felt too. It's about hope and joy, and a bit of a lift every time you walk past it. My paintings have been exhibited nationally, and are collected in homes across New Zealand, Australia, Europe, the UK and USA. Originals, prints (framed and unframed) and commissions are all available - I'd love to hear which piece speaks to you.
Painting & Drawing
Steve Guthrie
Kaipara, Northland
hey i am a artist by accident really ,i started painting after a diving accident which left me as a tetriplegic,i have completed many courses via distance learning on the web. i belong to the mangawhai artists inc and exhibit once a year there. i try to get out to most small art meet ups and enjoy mixing with other artists. i like doing some en plein air when the weather is good and usually paint most days in my studio,its really a garage where i can make as much mess as i like and walk away when i'm finished.
Graphic & Digital Design
Suzanne Simpson | SS Creative Studios
Kaipara, Northland
Suzanne is a fine artist, illustrator and author inspired by the water, landscapes, people and unique wildlife of New Zealand. When she is not drawing, painting or writing stories, Suzanne is imagining up something beautiful and exploring places where the imagination can run wild. As founder of Star Spun books, she has recently written, illustrated and published a new title called Tiny Spiny. Tiny Spiny is a laugh-out-loud story is about a small tuatara with a BIG imagination who wants to be a mighty forest warrior. Visit sscreativestudios.com to find out more. She also has an upcoming exhibition taking place in February 2027 at the Mangawhai Artists Gallery, where she often does live paintings. So go visit and meet her! Or follow her on Instagram (@sscreativestudios2025) to see her oil painting process.
Painting & Drawing
The Mantrin's Mandala
Whangarei, Northland
Namaste, kia ora, hi, we are a Kiwi mother & 11-year-old daughter with a passion for art & ecopsychology ♡ Mum, Shobna is creating digital artworks for print & licensing & pyrography on wood. With an adult memoir already written, we are currently working on a children's book together. Star is great at character design & mum brings her characters to life! Shobna has a Master of Psychology & a background in social services, including many years as a foster parent. Together, we believe that humans are deeply disconnected from nature & we can only survive & thrive if we reconnect to our earth 💙🌎 🪧 Our online shop is in the process of being updated & will be open for business soon.
Ceramics & PotteryManaged profile
Tim Grocott
Far North, Northland
Tim Grocott works in Ceramics & Pottery in Northland, Far North. Nestled in the rural landscape of Waipapa, Kerikeri, TAUS Ceramic is a vibrant working studio dedicated to creating thoughtfully designed, functional, and enduring homewares. It also serves as a welcoming teaching space, introducing newcomers to the art of clay while providing an inspiring environment for experienced potters to refine their craft. The studio remains focused on functional homewares and offers an environment suited to both new and experienced practitioners of clay.
Cultural & Heritage Arts
Toi Tū Art Exhibition - Kororāreka Marae
Far North, Northland
Toi Tu is a celebration of creativity, culture, and connection. Held in the unique setting of Haratu Marae in Kororāreka, this exhibition brings together works by Māori and non-Māori artists, each exploring themes of identity, land, memory, and belonging. While diverse in style and story, the artworks are carefully curated to create a cohesive and uplifting journey—reflecting the spirit of calm, inclusivity, and shared community that this space embodies. Toi Tū can be interpreted as “art that endures” or “the standing presence of art.” In te reo Māori, toi refers to art, knowledge, or origin, while tū means to stand, remain, or endure. Together, Toi Tū speaks to the enduring nature of creativity, culture, and identity. The gallery Toi Tū, situated in Haratu Marae, Kororareka, honours both the resilience of artistic expression and the grounding presence of this space as a place to reflect, connect, and celebrate the stories of this land and its people—both past and present. Opeing 6th November 2026 - 5th March 2027 - Kororāreka Marae 5-7 Pitt Street, Kororāreka
Writing & Poetry
Tracie Lark
Whangarei, Northland
Tracie Lark is an Australian poet and writer who calls Whangārei home. She is a trained secondary teacher (English, History, Bahasa Indonesia) and occasionally teaches poetry and microfiction writing workshops for the NZPS and the NZSA. Tracie completed her Masters in Arts/Writing in 2026 from the University of New England. Her latest published book of poetry called 'in quiet winds we settle' was released June 2026 in Whangārei. Her short story Boneyard was shortlisted for the Newcastle Short Story Award and she won 3rd place for her flash fiction story Mind Your Head in the Whangārei Libraries Flash Fiction Competition 2024. Her short story The Vending Machine placed third in the New Zealand Society of Authors Northland Open Short Story Competition 2024 and her short story Wvfloof Wvfloof Creek was published in takahē literary journal T113, April 2025. Tracie has also been a regular contributor to Flash Frontier. Some of her words have been performed in theatre, including at the Melbourne Fringe Festival and on ABC radio in Australia. Tracie’s poems Hell’s Gate and My Elegant Hoon are published in The Blue Nib Literary Journal, her poem Ancient Beauty is presented in the Earthwords & Artlings Anthology, and Burn and Twirl features in Curiouser Magazine’s inaugural issue. Tracie is an avid contributor of Northland’s poetry anthology Fast Fibres. Her poem There’s A River Inside Of Her was commended in the 2022 NZ Poetry Society Open Section.
Painting & Drawing
Vera Andrews
Whangarei, Northland
I am a Swiss artist based in Northland, working between abstract expressionism and ecological intuition. My paintings explore the emotional landscapes of nature through layered textures, sweeping gestures, and luminous colour, creating immersive works that unfold like weather. Alongside painting, I create sidereal lunar gardening calendars that merge art, astronomy, and horticultural wisdom, dabble in pottery, metal work and stained glass. Across all my work, I’m guided by a desire to attune to the rhythms of land and sky, inviting a slower, more intuitive way of seeing and connecting with nature.
PhotographyManaged profile
Virginia Guy
Whangarei, Northland
Virginia Guy is a photographer based in Northland, Whangarei. She works in the mediums of photography, printmaking and fashion, creating evocative imagery that weaves narratives and atmosphere into each piece. Based in Hikurangi, she works from her home studio and gallery, which is open to the public for art sales, workshops and creative engagement.
Sculpture
Wayne Timson
Far North, Northland
Originally from the UK I discovered my artistic side when I relocated to New Zealand 20 years ago. When I am not working as a firefighter I love to create unique metal artworks for the home and garden, ranging from small pieces to large sculptures such as an eagle with a 3.5 metre wing span . I mainly use reclaimed metal and recycled wood, I find the process of making something from materials that would otherwise go to landfill deeply rewarding. Alongside my art I also design and craft metal and wood furniture from both new and reclaimed materials.
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