Artists & Groups

From Central Otago

Profiles

Beverley Rae Helm

546 Allison Lane, Gimmerburn

My name is Beverley Helm and I am a born and bred Maniototo girl. I have three gorgeous kids who keep me more than busy, when I'm not chasing them around the country side I steal …

Eric Schusser

4 Larch Crescent, Alexandra 9320

Photography has fascinated me since I was a boy and watched my father taking photographs and printing in his darkroom. It was a special time of walking and talking together along …

Nicola Bennett

Gallery: Nicola Bennett Studio, 66 Tarbert Street, Alexandra, Central Otago

Nicola is an abstract expressionist painter, inspired by the sensory deliciousness of food. Often collaborating, she works on large scale canvases, with oils and mixed media. …

  • Fantail

Luke Anthony

27 Pery Street, Ranfurly

I am a carver of detailed, life size sculptures of New Zealand native birds. Through my work I strive to express my connection with the wild and nature. It’s important to me …

  • Hunters Arawata

Denis Kent

50 Ashworth St, Alexandra

I was educated in Dunedin and studied at the Dunedin School of Art. It was under the tutorship of Tom Esplin, that I became interested in oil painting, and have been using this …

Robert Franklin

Gallery: Fusion Ceramics, 434 Bannockburn Road, RD 2 Cromwell

Robert Franklin Lives and works in Bannockburn, near Cromwell, Central Otago. He was a part-time studio potter for a decade in the 1970’s. “My return to ceramics has …

Ross Cowie

5 The Stonestack, Clyde, Central Otago

A lifelong interest in art has been maintained during a busy business career. I specialise mainly in printmaking, being part of a strong school of printmakers emerging from the …

Katie Robinson

Gallery: Katie Robinson Studio, Bridge Hill, Alexandra

Katie Robinson is inspired by the region’s vast skies, dramatic landforms and ever-changing light. She creates vibrant landscapes which celebrate the colour and atmosphere …

Sheena Lassen

213 Scotland Street, Roxburgh

Born and educated in Christchurch Sheena Lassen lived in Palmerston North for ten years then near Culverden in North Canterbury for twenty three. Moved to Roxburgh, Central Otago …

  • The Girl with the Black Pearl Earring - Acrylic (100cm x 100cm)

Maxine Williams

1078 Earnscleugh Road, Clyde

Central Otago artist Maxine Williams is a Clyde person, born and bred, she knows her district and its people intimately. Like many here she is passionate about the culture and …