Artists Directory
Artists in Northland
Discover listed artists in Northland — painters, sculptors, makers, and more. More regions are joining artists.org.nz over time.
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Music
NZTrio He Taonga Wairere
North Shore, Auckland
NZTrio He Taonga Wairere is a dynamic force in New Zealand chamber music, featuring violinist Amalia Hall, pianist Somi Kim, and newly appointed cellist Matthias Balzat. Each year, the trio curates a fresh programme series, sharing captivating performances with audiences across Aotearoa. As musicians, they're always pushing themselves to go further—crafting experiences that are not only enjoyable but also surprising, thought-provoking, and deeply moving. Their aim is to offer new perspectives on music that people may already know, while opening ears and hearts to works that are less familiar. They masterfully bridge the gap between classic repertoire and the contemporary landscape, bringing an innovative and uniquely Kiwi voice to their concerts. The trio's commitment to pushing musical boundaries is also evident in their collaborations. NZTrio regularly joins forces with musicians and singers both in and outside the classical music sphere, along with visual artists and dance companies. These partnerships showcase their versatility and dedication to presenting chamber music as a living, evolving art form, with recent projects including the "Four Last Songs" 2025 CMNZ Tour with soprano Emma Pearson, The Veils and Finn Andrews at WOMAD 2025, Black Grace at Auckland Arts Festival 2025, and BalletCollective Aotearoa at Wānaka Festival of Colour 2025.
Painting & Drawing
Oracle Art
Whangarei, Northland
Julia always expressed herself creatively in one medium or another but didn't get creative guidance until she did the “Learning Connexion” Art and Creativity foundation Course in 2010. She has produced a lot of ceramic and sculptural work as well as painting, and has studied under many tutors at the Quarry Arts Centre in Whangarei. She has also produced larger works in ferrocement and has an interest in beautiful natural buildings. She has sold work at the Kaipara Sculpture Exhibition, Quarry Arts Gallery and Helena Bay Art gallery. Julia currently lives in an eco-village in Matapouri with her husband Chris. In the winter she goes to Greece to run a Holistic Education centre and paints there too. She says "For each piece in my current series of paintings I start by painting a strong background colour. The background is painted following the order of the rainbow or chakra colours, i.e. The first one was red. Then I throw paint covered cloths or pour paint on the canvas. Always with a blank mind and without any expectations. I sometimes use some additives to the acrylic too. Sometimes I drip wax or put sand on the wet paint, I do whatever comes to mind but with no expectation of it meaning anything. When the paint has dried, I observe the canvas from different angles to see what I can see emerging and then once I see an image I outline it in charcoal or chalk. When I am happy there is something that is going to create a whole picture, I continue to outline and colour in the shapes to identify the story. As I started the series at the beginning of lockdown. After a while of working on the series of paintings I observed that the works were personal to me in that some aspect of my life were reflected in them. I saw in the initial works my personal journey through this period of Covid as I was trying to understand what was really going on globally and often aspects of my relationship. Something about my current life experience, society or my personal nature is always evident in the paintings. I felt inspired to photograph beautiful leaves and stick them onto the first image. To keep consistency especially initially, I usually added some small multimedia aspect. This often had a repetitive theme. After a while I started noting down my interpretation of what I had painted when I finished and what I was experiencing at the time of painting. I am also interested in the themes that other people see or intuit, and I am interested in that feedback. As the themes that emerge are relevant to all humans, I have thought that they might make good oracle cards.
Ceramics & Pottery
Rhonda Halliday
Far North, Northland
Rhonda Halliday is a ceramic artist based in Waipapa, where she runs Uku Toi Gallery and Studio where she also shares her private art collection encourging people to start their own. She holds a Bachelor of Applied Arts (Visual Arts) from NorthTec Whangārei, earned in 2000. Rhonda was privileged to be mentored by the late Colleen Waata Urlich and Manos Nathan, co-founders of Ngā Kaihanga Uku and the Tai Tokerau Māori Artists Collective; an influence that continues to shape her creative practice. Her work has been exhibited both nationally and internationally, and she has actively participated in numerous Toi Ngāpuhi exhibitions and indigenous cultural exchanges. Best known for her highly burnished, smoke-fired patina pieces symbolising rebirth and emergence, Rhonda’s practice continues to evolve. More recently, she has begun experimenting with new forms and techniques, including the integration of clay with mixed media. These explorations reflect her personal narratives and aim to spark conversation and awareness; particularly around environmental issues and the vital importance of water.
Woodwork & Carving
Roland (Rolly) Munro
Far North, Northland
I am a NewZealand wood artist whose work is held in public and private collections around the world. My work has featured several publications including, 'New Masters of Wood Turning' 'Ray Key- Collaborations', 'The Fine art of Wood - The Bohlan Collection', 'Conversations with Wood -The Collection of Ruth and David Waterbury' and 'L'Outil'. My work has also featured several times in The American Association of Woodturners magazine. I am strongly influenced by natural forms found around the coastlines of New Zealand including shells, Kina, and fish, what particularly interests me are their textural surfaces and abstract forms.
Painting & Drawing
Silke Hendel
Whangarei, Northland
I'm a contemporary artist based in Northland. 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 - the ocean, the landscapes, and the birds and wildlife of Aotearoa, from kea to fantails to dolphins. I don't paint things the way they look so much as the way they make me feel. 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.
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.
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.