Art in Bream Bay
Waipu and Bream Bay has been a home for artists since Maori first settled here and started creating art that connected them to their story and that of the land.
Since the 1960s a lot of artists found their way to Waipu and have made this their base.
Oki-Doki Originals – Funky FeltAnnelise Leeuwenburg works from her studio in Waipu felting – a very old, versatlle art medium. ‘Wool, water and friction is all it takes!’ Annelies also takes workshops sharing her skills with others
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Sue MatthewsA local artist whose playful energies produce unique works of flax, found materials, jewellery and more recently hand made cloth tiki – some with a local scottish flavour |
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Richard RobinsonI live and work in Ruakaka, which is in Northland, New Zealand. My paintings are a response to this beautiful area and the greater marvel that is New Zealand. Through them I hope to share with you my wonder at the perfection of God’s creation. All commissions are gladly considered. Please contact me if you are interested in purchasing a painting. |
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Jo May Design“I am an established silk painting artist from Waipu Cove near Whangarei. Mostly self taught, I began painting when I was 16, mainly acrylic on board. Then I became a potter and spent 18 years making and selling my pottery creations all over NZ. During this time, I also trained as jewellery maker, selling & exhibiting my work in Galleries in Auckland. I have now settled upon silk painting – mainly due to a love of the free- flow painting style, but also the vivid colours and texture silk allows. I love Northland – I love the climate and the beaches, the colours and the friendly people. I am inspired by the beauty of our coves and rock formations out at The Heads. I love the distinctive shapes of those hills – so recognisable to anyone who has been here even only once. I also enjoy painting native birds – so may colours and beautiful shapes, and so unique to NZ, and coastal scenes from all over the country. I work from home in Waipu Cove, and although my studio is private, I exhibit my work in selected exclusive shows and galleries all over NZ. All images copyright Jo May |
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Sarah Warrington, PhotographerSarah specialises in New Zealand Nature and Coastal photography and sells these on photo blocks or canvases. She lives in Mountfield Rd in Waipu – you can contact her on 021 1613083 |
This is just a beginning – Want your art and story up here? contact rosemary
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