Emily NarbeyNgā Rau o Aotearoa (Leaves of Aotearoa)acrylic paint, 2025 Emily Narbey has given us a little patch of nature in the innercity. I’m not sure where the inspiration for this work came from… back in 2022 my dad’s cancer was diagnosed as terminal and I guess as a kind of parting gift he got […]
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Rachel Promthat’s tasty creation has the perfect home in Nelson’s own ‘eat street’. Rachel has painted a delectable dish of Tom Yum noodle soup, as it is one of Thailand’s most popular dishes. The artwork is not just about Thailand’s signature dish, but it also reflects Thai identity. My inspiration for this artwork is that I
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Tim CuffNelsonKorowaiphotograph, 2008 You can see lots of Tim’s work at www.nelsoncreative.co.nz This was a picture shot a few years ago for a magazine piece about one of Ngāti Koata’s korowai. Although the cloak is beautiful in its entirety, I liked the drama of zooming in tightly on the richly-coloured feathers. Tim Cuff established himself
Being a part of this project was great. I had a lot of fun drawing and painting it. It was a bit challenging because of the bumps on the power box but I made it work. Patience is the key! Originally from Colombia, David George Garcia came to New Zealand about ten years ago for
Mark Fa’avaeNelsonVa’a-tele (the big canoe)acrylic paint, 2025 Mark Fa’avae is a Samoan-born Nelson artist who has exhibited locally and nationally. Va’a-tele are large, traditional Samoan seagoing vessels, made of two canoes lashed together. ArtBoxes is a joint project with Arts Council Nelson.Huge thanks to NEL (Nelson Electricity Limited) for supporting our artists to transform their boxes! And thanks too,
Samara Davis Ngati Koata, Ngati Toa Rangatira, Ngati Kuia, Ngati Tama, Ngati Rarua, Te AtiawaKoha nga Kupuacrylic paint on board, 2022 Kai I ngā Ora To feed life or feed from life A reciprocal relationship and slogan that came from a group exhibition at Refinery ArtSpace, Kai I ngā Ora, which was a response to the housing crisis.
Alicia RochaMi amigo Axolotlacrylic paint, 2025 You can see more of Alicia’s art on Instagram. I believe art can deepen our understanding of ourselves and others, makes us heal and subsequently the world we live in. My paintings are a reflection of my inner landscape where creatures go through a transmutation to become a friendly totem
Richard SellarsRollerdoor Muralacrylic paint, 2024 As part of Spring Clean Whakatū Nelson, ArtHouse Architects commissioned Richard Sellars to create a mural that would transform their laneway. The roller door was looking pretty manky before Richard took it from graffiti to oh-so-cool! It’s a stunner! Richard Sellars is a Nelson-based artist and architect. Read a great
Amy AdamsFlamboyant Flowersacrylic paint, 2025 “This floral design captures Nelson’s vibrant and artistic spirit, reflecting the joyful atmosphere of our community.” Amy Adams is an artist whose creative journey began in childhood, evolving from crafting miniature doll worlds to creating large-scale paintings and mixed media pieces. This lifelong passion has shaped her artistic vision and
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Shared CommunitiesArtWallacrylic on board, 2025 In early 2025 Shared Communities decorated a wall along Nile St. featuring the word “Thank You” in almost 50 languages. In early 2026, the project was moved to the wall that wraps around the Farmers’ Market at 23 Halifax St, near Nelson Library. Projects like this bring volunteers together, fostering
Karolina SerranoNelsonBehind the Red Curtainacrylic paint on metal, 2024 Follow Karolina on Facebook and Instagram. Inspired by the transformative power of the performing arts, this work celebrates the hidden worlds behind the red curtain. Through theatrical symbols—masks, sheet music, flowers—it pays tribute to the stories, emotions, and dreams that live within every character and every
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Barbara FrankletNelsonPecking Order2024, mixed media (door)The Sun King2024, mixed media (wall) Click here to see more of Barbara’s work, and follow her on Facebook and Instagram. You can also visit Barbara at her Mockingbird Studio at 6 Nile Street Nelson. Check her website to contact her beforehand. Mockingbird Studio in sunny Nelson is the home to artist Barbara Franklet. Working in a variety
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ArtWorks around Whakatū Nelson is a companion project to ArtWalk and ArtDoors. ArtWorks are original artworks around the city, on walls, electrical boxes, roller doors and other surfaces that might come available, using local artists.ArtWalk takes artworks from the Suter Art Gallery and reproduces them at a large-scale for walls around the city.ArtDoors is a series of reproduced contemporary artworks
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ArtDoors Whakatū/Nelson is an aspirational project that aims to transform around 100 of the city’s doors over a two-year period. This project connects business and property owners with local makers and creators whose artwork will transform tired or plain-looking doors and windows, adding a splash of colour and optimism to our city streets. Building on the
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Nelson City Centre ArtWalk is an outdoor art gallery in Nelson’s streets. With more than 20 sites, ArtWalk takes you on a journey past artworks by some of Nelson’s most celebrated artists, as well as artworks that have a particular poignancy to Whakatū.
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Robin SlowTakakaKanikaniacrylic on stretched canvas, 2022 Kanikani – the dancing manu creating the torino. I am influenced by the area, the people, the natural resources (and the protection of them), the histories and stories that go to make Mohua (Golden Bay) a special place. Robin Slow Robin Slow was born in Blenheim Wairau and trained
Fleur WoodsUpper MoutereDaisy, Daisy2018, paint, pencil & ink on paperClick here to see more of Fleur’s work, and to contact her direct. Follow Fleur on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest Fleur creates lush works from paint and ink, as well as hand-stitched embroidery art. Daisy Daisy is a bird’s eye view of a friend’s bridal bouquet. I captured the memory
Virginia WoolfNelsonCycling the Canopy Corridor photograph, 2023See more of Virginia’s work on Facebook and Instagram and at Virginia Woolf Photography. Working closely together with the Nelson Regional Development Agency, I set out to capture an image that would highlight the beauty and serenity of the Tasman region’s rural landscapes while promoting cycling as an enjoyable and
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Marilyn AndrewsWhakatū Nelson3189 Tropical Paradise for Joyacrylic on canvas, 2019You can see more of Marilyn’s work on her website. Marilyn is a full time professional artist working from her home studio and gallery beside the Brook Stream, five minutes from Nelson city centre. She is primarily a landscape artist creating vibrant images from her environment.
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Dii MoffatBrightwaterBig Luscious Forces 2023, acrylic on embossed aluminium on canvas, 200h x 60w cm Untitled2024, acrylic on embossed aluminium on canvas, 100h x 80w cmSee more of Dii’s work on Facebook and Instagram I am a painter, colourist and maker of lyrical and semi-mathematical shapes on flat surfaces. Currently, my work is painstaking. It is
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Robyn ReynoldsNelsonMaria dreamt of being a Hollywood starmixed media, 93 X 65 cm, 2023 !Damn you BOB.! oil paint, acrylic paint, pen markers, 2024 Click here to see more of Robyn’s work, and to contact her direct. Follow Robyn on Facebook and Instagram Robyn has three artworks in ArtDoors – Maria dreamt of being a Hollywood star and !Damn you BOB.!
Barbara FrankletNelsonHow Does Your Garden Grow 2019, oil pastel, 76 x 56cmClick here to see more of Barbara’s work, and follow her on Facebook and Instagram. You can also visit Barbara at her Mockingbird Studio at 6 Nile Street Nelson. Check her website to contact her beforehand. The original painting, How Does Your Garden Grow,
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Helena MorrisUpper MoutereHigh Seas encaustic & silver leaf, 400h x 200w mm, 2024See more of Helena’s work on Facebook and Instagram Helena has two artworks featured in ArtDoors – High Seas and The Neighbourhood, both at Kate Bradley & Associates Real Estate Specialists. We are delighted with the two installations on our building. “The Neighbourhood” really suits our
Helena MorrisUpper MoutereThe Neighbourhood 2024, encaustic & gold leaf, 200h x 300w mmSee more of Helena’s work on Facebook and Instagram Helena has two artworks featured in ArtDoors – The Neighbourhood and High Seas, both at Kate Bradley & Associates Real Estate Specialists. We are delighted with the two installations on our building. “The Neighbourhood” really suits
Georgina Hoby ScuttNelsonChange of Heart 2023, acrylic on linen, 1000 x 1000mmClick here to see more of Georgina’s work, and to contact her directly. Follow Georgina on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest Technically, we should be calling this an ‘ArtWindow’, but it’s always fun to bend the rules a little. Born and raised in Nelson, Georgina studied and lived abroad
Robyn ReynoldsNelsonJack the lad dreamt of being a gangster… 2023, pen markers and acrylic paint, 113 X 65cmClick here to see more of Robyn’s work, and to contact her directly. Follow Robyn on Facebook and Instagram. In year 2020, I was doing an online art foundation course through The Learning Connexion. I had always scribbled, made
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Michelle BellamyNelsonMisty Mountains Behind the Nelson Lighthouse 2015, acrylic on board, 400 x 400mm Big Blue Day 2018, acrylic on board, 585 x 585mm Both of the original artworks are in private collections, but can be purchased as a limited edition print. See Michelle’s website, where you can contact her direct. You can see a range
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Dana RoseNelsonOystercatchers 2024, acrylic on canvas, 760 x 380 mmClick here to see more of Dana’s work. Oystercatchers is now in a private collection but can be purchased as a limited edition print by contacting Dana at [email protected] Dana Rose skilfully creates images of New Zealand birds, people and landscapes in compositions that express the mystery
Lloyd HarwoodNelsonCactus Nights 2024, acrylic on canvas 915 x 610 mmContact Lloyd directly at [email protected] Lloyd has two artworks featured in ArtDoors – Cactus Nights at Karen Jordan Preloved Style, and Frida Hare (ii), located right next door at Karen Jordan Style. I am a long-time fan of Lloyd’s work – I love the style,
Lloyd Harwood NelsonFrida Hare (ii)2023, oil on board, 390 x 245 mmContact Lloyd directly at [email protected] Lloyd has two artworks featured in ArtDoors – Frida Hare (ii) located at Karen Jordan Style, and Cactus Nights, located right next door at Karen Jordan Preloved Style. I am a long-time fan of Lloyd’s work – I love
