Our Artists | Just Imagine

Chris van Doren

Chris’s copper and steel sculptures are navigational studies that investigate the idea of movement and in doing so he makes reference to the ancient seafarers in the Pacific.

One of the leading figures in Australian Studio glass, Tina usese nature – Earth, Fire, Water and Air to create her art, reflecting her passionate relationship with the environment from which she sources her inspiration.

Garth Dobney

As a mixed and multi-media sculptor, Garth’s pieces are primarily in copper, wood and cast glass.

Rebecca Shawyer

Rebecca Shawyer’s sculptures have been described as ethereal, intricately decorated carnival imagery

Todd Douglas – Ceramics

Of Ngapuhi-Ngati heritage, Todd Douglas’ work employs a broad range of ceramic techniques and surface treatments including hand building and carving,

Barry Downs – Painter

Local and self-taught, Barry Downs is of Maori, Caucasian and Native American (Wampanoag) descent.

Dino Rosin

Dino Rosin has lived his life on the island of Murano, surrounded by the glass factories and artists for which it is famous.

Livio de Marchi – Wood

He has been described as “the world’s greatest living surrealist.”

James Nowak – Glass

Colourful abstractions of flora and fauna characterise the glass work of American artist James Novak.

Dori Csengeri – Jeweller

Dori Csengeri is a much sought after international designer of original handcrafted fashion jewellery often described as ‘Modern Decadence.

Jill Pankey – Painter

Images of women of all sizes and ages cavort across the walls of Jill Pankey’s studio, barely held to the canvas by splashes of oil paint.

Karen Walters

Hand carved from swamp kauri estimated to be 50,000 years old, Karen Walters’ sculptures are aesthetically organic and reflect the form, lines and shales of the New Zealand landscapes.