Come discover an array of creations encompassing paintings, textiles and ceramics. Our goal is simple: to create moments of joy, and opportunities for smiles, with each piece telling a story of passion and playfulness.

Charlotte Hird, Watercolour artist

I am an observational artist and my style is contemporary realism with a stark graphic quality. The creation of clear, transparent washes glowing with a crisp freshness brings me great personal satisfaction. No other medium can achieve that luminous quality.

The body of work on show reflects the shapes of nature’s from landscapes, flowers and creatures. My landforms portray dark brooding valleys and clean ridges glowing in the light.

I find inspiration from all parts of my life and in the beauty of nature. My teaching, both here and in Japan, is an integral part of the continuing journey of learning, improving techniques and exploring themes. All these challenges sustain me in my life as an artist.

CONTACT

Website: www.charlotteswebdesign.co.nz
Email: charhird@gmail.com

Judith Ewens-Belin (Judith B. Ceramics)

I am a french maker located in Te Whanganui a Tara (Aotearoa, NZ)

My work is rooted in a slow and curious approach to life. I craft objects that give people an opportunity to pause and appreciate the moment, but also bring a sense of connection: to ourselves, to others, and to our environment.

I predominantly make things with clay, and usually work in small series, letting my creative energies guide me from one project to another. Although I may sometimes re-visit some past-designs, they will almost always end up being slightly different than the original.

I typically create functional pieces with a quirky and playful element, whether through design, colour, texture, or use of materials.

CONTACT

Website: www.judith-b.com
Instagram: @judith_b_ceramics

Lilly Rhind

My art practice is driven by the joy of creation.

Since childhood, I’ve seen art as the best form of play and self expression, using bold shapes and vibrant colours to try to evoke that same sense of fun

Primarily figurative, my work often focuses on the human form and face.

I enjoy experimenting with various mediums, including painting, printmaking, sculpture and jewellery.

Website: lillyrhind.wixsite.com

Michele Irving

Sewing with colourful fabrics, embroidery and applique,  Michele creates a dream world of animals who play and celebrate life!

She also designs a range of fun greeting cards featuring her playful animals.

Michele works from a studio at her home and sells her work through various galleries and shops.  

Stephanie Cossens

I am a visual artist who graduated with a Bachelor of Visual Arts, First Class Honours, from the Dunedin School of Art in 2016. Since then, I have been based in Wellington, where I continue to develop my practice. My work primarily revolves around soft sculpture, ceramics, and costume design, and I find joy in combining textures and exploring the tactile qualities of handmade objects.

Each piece I create is an opportunity to experiment with materials, blending form and function in unexpected ways. My process is deeply rooted in a love for craftsmanship and the exploration of how objects can evoke emotion and narrative. I am fascinated by the relationships between surface, structure, and touch.

Throughout my career, I have been a finalist in the World of Wearable Art competition three times, which has further solidified my passion for pushing the boundaries of art and design. I continue to seek new ways to express myself through the intersection of art, craft, and wearable sculpture.

Instagram: @handsutured

Stephanie Hall

As a potter I like to explore the many different aspects of clay and different ways of working. I create functional pieces on the wheel that I carve into to explore the play of the glaze on different textures and surface.  I slab build houses and Raku fire them in my back garden – this method of firing never fails to create something unexpected but beautiful which is a process that I very much enjoy.  Most of all I like to create pieces that will make people smile and hint at a hidden worlds such as my new series of hand-built cats in fancy dresses.

Daniel Phillips is a 51-year-old artist based in Lower Hutt, Wellington.

Daniel is a person with ASD (autism spectrum disorder) living his best life as a hugely prolific independent artist. When asked why he loves to make art so much his reaction is “art makes me happy!”

Daniel has been a practicing artist for many years, his distinctive style has won him critical acclaim in the Wellington region and beyond.

Daniel has a particular love of travel and visually records his weekends spent on planes, buses, trains, ferries and cable cars. He knows exactly the times and numbers of the modes of transport he uses. He loves to save money from the sale of his art to go on big journeys like ship cruises and flights to Europe to travel on every type of transport he can.

Daniel also loves portraits and will be creating some on opening night.

CONTACT

Website: mix.org.nz
Instagram: @mixconnectcreatelive
Facebook: MIX

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Images

Front Face / Side Faces 

Plane Up North 

Two Happiest Faces

CONTACT

Instagram: @wellingtonlensclub
Facebook: Wellington Lens Club Meetups