Category — New Zealand Art

We are lucky enough to have one of Rob Tuckers first works from his ” My Trip Through Belmont Show” in 2007 hanging on the wall. This 21 year old artist from Auckland is proving to be one of NZ’s next big names. No stencils, no digital artwork, just good old paint and board.

So all you lucky  Wellingtonians get on down to Smyth Gallery and soak up some fresh kiwi art. Its Rob’s first Wellington exhibition.

Thanks to Threaded and the cool sponsors a good evening was had by all. Some lucky cats took home some prize packs and everyone got some some epic (they need this beer on tap in every pub).

The new issue is tops, get one at mag nation.

Flox (aka Hayley King) is one of New Zealand’s top street artists and one our personal favourites. If you have ever been to one of her shows with either the cut collective or sideroom you will know what I mean.

Flox Design Ltd is now making a noise in the fashion arena with a “damn I want that and that, oh and that”  new range. She has just launched her new website www.flox.co.nz.

Flox babywear is available in our design store and check out her stockist page for where to get the the clothing range. Or get rid of that ratty poster and invest in an original, her stencil work on large plywood boards is truely amazing. Watch out…

One of New Zealand’s most successful and fastest growing animation/cartoon studio’s mukpuddy was interviewed on TV2 last month. I forgot to post about it so here it is. Not just creative news but one of the illustrators “Xander” a.k.a Alex Leighton is the creator behind Geek Freeks with partner Karla Hansen.

If you did not see it on T.V its worth taking 5 to watch it. It makes you want to be a kid again.

Ataahua, a freindly bunch of textile, linen and fahsion designers from Wellington, have not only been making their mark here in NZ but are shown above to be creating a chatter amongst NYC trend spotters. Their new hats, upcycled from hessian coffee sacks have been plugged by the New York Herald. Nice work Ataahua.

Until September 14th you can see Flox and nine other New Zealand artists on display outdoors in downtown Auckland.

As part of their new ‘inspiration collection’, Robert Harris commissioned the artists to transform the humble napkin into art, and they’ve used bus shelters in the Britomart and Custom Street areas as the gallery.

“We believe that every break should be inspirational and working with these talented artists to provide the public with works of art they can enjoy throughout their day has been very rewarding.” says Robert Harris, Group Brand Manager, Justine Powell.

I’ve heard they look pretty cool at night when they’re illuminated. Go check them out… and if you do, send us a pic.

Click here to checkout Flox’s new range of kids clothes.

New Zealand’s street art community is growing and so is the level of art too. I found this photo of work by Peepshow on Street Arse, which is a blog archiving street art & culture in New Zealand.

Flox is a New Zealand artist, fashion designer and all round creative wizardess. We can never get enough of her detailed stencil work like this one - “Kingfisher”

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Our favourite New Zealand artist Rob Tucker has a new exhibition opening on Thursday the 24th of July at Smyth Galleries. I’ve had a sneak preview and it’s amazing to say the least. Go Robo. So head down to Smyth Galleries on Thursday or sometime between July 24th and August 13th. But on the other hand if you want to buy his work go to the opening. Rob’s last show almost sold out on the opening night…

Bronx / New Zealand artist Eric Orr is one of our heroes. Famous for his robot head and street art history with Keith Haring in NYC subways, he has traveled to NZ enough for it to be his home away from home. We were lucky enough to meet him and share a beer on a sunny Auckland beach last summer. Ever since we have been meaning to show you one of our favourite pieces he did while in NZ.

This is Kiwi series # 3 - Acrylic, china pencil on New York City Subway Map, 2007.

This and two other Kiwi Maps by Eric are here in NZ. There were only four in total so they are collectable to say the least. To find out more contact Eric’s representative Jillian de Beer.

We look forward to when he is back in AK…

Winter brings this cool orange light into our office in the morning. The first image is of a wall that we post inspiration and random stuff on. The second image is a close up of a painting we have by New Zealand artist Rob Tucker.

The winner of the $150 gift voucher will be announced soon. Thanks to everyone who forwarded it on to friends and family. Check out the new paradigm bags and badges that went up on Friday.

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New Zealand has a low tolerance for street art of any kind. Which is a great shame because we miss out on FREE art all around us. This was a stencil I found in Vienna. I like the detail and addition of the person on the seat. I just want to jump on and ride away.

Here is some New Zealand street art

Rob Tucker from endemicworld.com on Vimeo.

If you don’t know Rob Tucker then discover his work here and check out the book from his last show. He visted us recently and drew something for us to test video on our blog. Thanks Rob.

Sorry about the dodgy quality, our 1995 Sony handycam doesn’t quite cut the mustard. If you have video that you want posted here, tell us and join our vimeo community